Chin filler recovery — honest day-by-day timeline.
Chin filler is one of the most predictable lower-face treatments — but the result is easily blurred by the small habits we don't notice (resting your face on your hand, side-sleeping). This is the brief our doctors give every patient.
See the result before you commit. Chin filler before & after gallery — verified Cosmedocs cases shot at week 4.
The recovery timeline, day by day
- Day 0
Treatment day
Pinpoint redness on the chin and slight firmness. The new projection is visible immediately. Mild ache as anaesthetic wears off — settles in 2–3 hours. Sleep slightly elevated.
- Day 1–3
Mild swelling and possible bruising
Most swelling is limited to the chin pad. Bruising is uncommon with cannula technique but can appear at the entry point under the jawline. Avoid hot showers, hot drinks and alcohol.
- Day 4–7
Profile settles
Swelling clears almost completely. Chin and jawline contour you see at day 7 is close to your final result. Make-up, light cardio and skincare resume.
- Week 2
Clinical review
Photographs repeated. Any minor asymmetry between left and right is corrected with a small top-up — included in your treatment fee.
- Week 4
Final settled result
Filler has fully integrated with the chin pad and along the mandibular border. Compare against your pre-treatment profile photograph.
- Month 12–18
Maintenance window
Most chin filler results last 12–18 months. Bony chin projection often holds longer than soft-tissue zones. We review and decide together.
The aftercare checklist we give every patient
Do
- · Sleep slightly elevated for 2–3 nights
- · Cool compress (not ice on bare skin) for the first 24h
- · Paracetamol if needed; avoid ibuprofen and aspirin for 48h
- · SPF 50 daily and gentle cleanser
- · Soft food for the first 24 hours if you feel firmness when chewing
Don't
- · No firm chin-strap masks or rubbing for 14 days
- · No exercise, hot yoga, sauna or steam for 48–72 hours
- · No facials, peels or microneedling on the chin for 4 weeks
- · No alcohol for 48 hours
- · No dental cleaning or dental work that involves chin pressure for 7 days