Same Day:

• Use a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time as needed. Use a barrier (like a paper towel or gauze) between ice and skin.

• Avoid straws for 2 weeks.

• Lips may feel firm, dry, or bumpy—this is normal.

• Use Aquaphor freely throughout the day.

• Avoid high-heat exercise for 48 hours.

• Eating pineapple can help with bruising.

Day 1:

• Continue Aquaphor as needed.

• Tylenol or ibuprofen is okay for discomfort.

• Keep up with cold compresses if helpful.

Day 2:

• Aquaphor as needed.

Day 3:

• Concealer may be used if brand new and unopened.

• Keep using Aquaphor.

Day 7:

• If you notice any lumps or bumps, you can gently massage them using clean fingers.

Day 30:

• Lips are fully healed! Any slight asymmetries should be resolved by now.