Hyaluron Pen Gone Wrong: How to Avoid It by Seeing a Professional
Highly trained professionals can use the hyaluron pen to achieve a luscious, symmetrical pout. While needless lip fillers have benefits compared to traditional fillers, they can be harmful when used at home. Learn about what happens when the hyaluron pen goes wrong—and how to avoid a negative outcome by seeing an experienced professional for lip enhancement with this unique tool.
HOW DOES THE HYALURON PEN WORK?
We will start with the basics: what is a hyaluron pen, and how does it work? The hyaluron pen is a device that delivers hyaluronic acid (HA) into the upper layer of skin using highly pressurized air. This tool makes it possible to evenly disperse hyaluronic acid gel into the superficial layers of the skin, creating a fuller-looking, more kissable pout.
It can be an incredible tool compared to or even used in conjunction with traditional needle fillers, like Juvederm and Restylane. While traditional fillers deliver a relatively large cluster of HA into the deeper levels of the dermis, the hyaluronic pen allows for a smaller and much more precise delivery of hyaluronic acid into the skin.
This is possible because the hyaluronic acid used in a hyaluronic lip pen has a lower viscosity, or thickness, which means it can be administered in a much more subtle, refined way.
Even people who have had traditional lip filler injections can benefit from corrective work with the hyaluron pen, which can help achieve greater symmetry, a more defined cupid’s bow, and a generally fuller, more kissable pout.
Desiree used 2 mL of HA gel to emphasize this client’s naturally stunning lips for maximum pop and pout.
THE GROWING POPULARITY OF THE HA PEN
We love hyaluron filler in professional hands. But we are also wary of what can happen when the hyaluron pen goes wrong. If you try to use this kind of device at home on yourself or a friend, things can get dangerous.
Hyaluron pen fillers gained widespread popularity in 2017 after social media influencers promoted them as a way to increase volume in the lips and smooth wrinkles on the face.
And yes, there are undoubtedly legitimate benefits to the hyaluron pen for lips. As a needleless lip filler, it provides the same effect as traditional fillers do, but the delivery system is non-invasive, less painful, and less costly.
Since these needle-free devices are available online for anyone to buy—and can be used without a medical license or any professional training—many people have decided to try lip fillers at home.
THE DANGERS OF DIY LIP FILLERS
At-home lip fillers are potentially dangerous, especially when the people using the device are untrained and inexperienced. And while manufacturers advertise these cosmetic devices as a safe, low-pain, non-invasive version of traditional fillers, these claims are only valid in the hands of a trained skincare professional.
In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits over-the-counter hyaluron pens for at-home use.
Why? According to a 2020 Federal Drug Administration communication report, incorrect use of at-home lip fillers result in injuries, including permanent harm to skin, eyes, and lips.
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WHAT CAN GO WRONG WITH AT-HOME HYALURON PEN TREATMENT?
If you are considering trying the hyaluron pen at home, please educate yourself about the potential dangers of using this device on yourself or others without training.
Yes, you risk a negative outcome in terms of appearance. This can include changes in skin color and scarring. And you may end up with lips that have that “botched” lip filler look, often characterized by an asymmetrical, overly full pout.
But beyond risking your appearance, you also run the risk of harming your body in serious and permanent ways, including necrosis, or tissue death, blindness, and stroke. These complications require immediate treatment from a medical doctor.
Also, since the FDA doesn't regulate these at-home filler devices, there is a risk for contamination, leading to bacterial, fungal, and viral infection.
THE RISKS OF USING HYALURON PEN AT HOME
Here are the risks of at-home filler with a lip filler pen like the hyaluron pen:
The possibility of bleeding or bruising
Allergic reaction
Skin discoloration
Temporary or permanent scarring
Damage to the eyes
The possibility of infection
Transmission of blood-borne pathogens when people use the same device
If a blood vessel becomes blocked, it can cause tissue death (necrosis), blindness, or stroke
These incredibly natural-looking results showcase the client’s beautiful lip shape while amping up the volume. Desiree used a total of 2.5 mL hyaluronic acid gel, built up over the course of 3 sessions.
USING THE TECHNOLOGY SAFELY
Seeking treatment from a professional hyaluron pen specialist is the first step to achieving the voluptuous lips you want. In the hands of an experienced professional, the hyaluron pen can be a simple, safe, and effective way to enhance your lips.
At FACE, we use Hyafilia, a pure, vegan cross-linked solution that is created by fermenting a microorganism called Streptococcus equi.
Regardless, filler treatments are not recommended for at-home usage. Avoid dangerous and unpleasant side effects by trusting your face to skincare professionals with vast experience with hyaluronic lip fillers.
ACHIEVING DESIRED RESULTS WITH THE HYALURON PEN
Even though the hyaluron pen is non-invasive, be prepared for possible swelling and bruising following your initial treatment. Homeopathic arnica pills and topical arnica gel can help resolve these issues more quickly.
Common side effects include temporary injection site reactions like pain or tenderness, firmness, swelling, redness, itching, and discoloration. If you experience swelling following your treatment, apply an ice pack for 10 minutes at a time several times each day. Remove the ice pack if you start to feel burning or numbness in the area.
Lumps may occur after treatments, but applying gentle pressure onto the lump for up to ten minutes 2 to 3 times each day should do the trick.
In the hands of a trained professional, hyaluron pen side effects are mild to moderate. And the side effects, if any, usually last for under a week.
But you should know that some side effects can persist for up to two weeks but aren't anything to worry about. Do not scratch, massage, or pick at the skin around the treatment area.
Avoid strenuous exercise, hot yoga, saunas, and exposure to any heat for 24 hours post-treatment. Limit your exposure to sunlight by using a quality SPF sunblock along with other forms of sun protection.
Finally, to maximize your success, be sure to follow these pre-treatment suggestions and post-treatment aftercare.
TAKEAWAY
The hyaluron pen is a tool that experienced professionals can use to achieve a highly customized, symmetrical fullness in lips.
Because a hyaluron pen can be dangerous in untrained hands, the FDA prohibits using hyaluronic lip filler at home.
Please do not attempt to use hyaluron pen lip filler at home—the dangerous side effects are not worth the risk.
Written by
Theona Layne
Strategy by
Ella Marcantonio
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