Butt filler treatment has helped many people achieve a sculpted and fuller backside without surgical interventions. These non-surgical enhancements not only add volume but also lift sagging skin and enhance curves, creating a firmer, more youthful silhouette. Even so, like any aesthetic procedure, receiving the treatment is just the beginning of the journey. To maintain the longevity of the results, some mindful daily habits can make a significant difference. As your ideal beauty partner, Ecla Clinic never stops at after-procedure guidance. We consistently help our clients understand and care for their after-treatment routine effectively. Below is a comprehensive guide on daily habits to adopt to maintain filler results for shiny, extended curves.
Understanding Butt Fillers and Its Longevity
Buttock filler is injectable dermal filler commonly made of hyaluronic acid or biostimulatory substances like Sculptra. The product is injected into the skin to enhance volume, shape, and lift in the buttocks. These fillers are a noninvasive solution to surgical procedures such as the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), and the results are fully customizable.
Butt injections may last anywhere from 12 to 24 months on average. The product you use, your body’s metabolism, and your lifestyle choices determine the longevity of the filler. Including natural aging and bodily change as a whole may be unavoidable. However, your routine is essential in maintaining the desired shape and butt firmness.
Stay Hydrated:
Hydration is most important for healthy skin and successful filler retention. The majority of fillers used in the treatments are hydrophilic; it means they attract water. Staying well-hydrated during the day allows your skin to look plumper, ensuring that your filler stays well-incorporated into your tissue.
Try to drink 8 glasses of water daily. Add water-rich foods like cucumbers, oranges, and watermelon to your diet; they will further support hydration.
Adopt a Nutrient-Rich Food:
The health of your skin and tissue is dependent on what you eat. Protein, healthy fats, and collagen-boosting nutrients all play a role in how long your filler lasts.
Incorporate foods that are rich in the following nutrients:
- Protein (chicken, tofu, eggs) for muscle tone
- Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, olive oil) for skin elasticity
- Vitamin C and E antioxidants to combat free radicals and stimulate collagen production
- Zinc and biotin to support healthy skin
Limit your intake of overly sugary foods and heavily processed items to prevent the acceleration of collagen breakdown and inflammation, which could potentially harm the filler area.
Exercise Wisely: Avoid Excess Pressure:
Maintaining an active lifestyle is important for health as a whole, but certain types of exercise can compress or displace the filler. Activities that generate high impact on the buttock, such as cycling and heavy squats should be minimized in the first few weeks after treatment.
And after it heals, gentle strength training can even help sustain the volume and shape of your butt by firming up muscles underneath the filler.
Include low-impact, glute-activating exercises such as bridges, resistance band training, and walking uphill in your routine to maintain shape without stressing the filler area.
Sleep in the Right Position:
The way you sleep can affect how long your filler results last. Lying flat on your back throughout the night places pressure on the treated area, making it vulnerable to improper shaping and preventing even distribution of the filler.
Sleep on your stomach or side to avoid compressing the buttocks. Use body pillows to maintain position while sleeping.
Avoid Smoking and Consuming Alcohol:
Smoking and alcohol can slow down your body’s ability to heal and retain healthy skin. Nicotine narrows blood vessels that may limit blood flow and compromise filler incorporation. Alcohol, on the other hand, has dehydrating and inflammatory effects.
Eliminate smoking entirely if possible and limit alcohol to moderate levels for optimal skin and filler health.
Massage if Advised:
In the case of certain types of buttock filler, a gentle massage of the area can be good following the treatment to help activate the collagen and to ensure an even distribution of the filler. But it must be under a professional's guidance.
If recommended by your specialist, perform gentle circular massages in the treated area once or twice daily during the initial weeks. Excessive massaging or pressure can result in filler damage.
Maintain a Healthy Weight:
The filler may look different if you’ve lost or gained a significant amount of weight, which can stretch or shrink the skin and underlying tissues. Keeping your weight in the same range will ensure that your buttock filler stays symmetrical and looks natural.
Keep your weight in check with consistent eating and moderate exercise every day. Crash diets or rapid weight changes should be avoided.
Protect Your Skin from Sun:
UV damage doesn't just age your skin; it also speeds the degradation of collagen and hyaluronic acid, the ingredients found in most filler. Extended exposure to the sun may compromise the look and lifespan of your filler treatment.
Apply SPF 30 or higher to your entire body daily, especially if you’ll be wearing swimwear or clothing that exposes your buttocks to the sun. Choose a broad-spectrum, non-comedogenic sunscreen to protect skin without clogging pores.
Wear Supportive Clothing:
Immediately after your procedure, your specialist may advise you to wear loose and comfortable clothing. Over time, wearing clothes that support but don’t press against the area can help the filler maintain its distribution and keep your skin healthy.
Choose breathable fabric and avoid ultra-tight skinny jeans or shape wear that could put extra pressure on the filler area.
Schedule a Routine Check-Up:
Regular follow-up ensures your filler is aging well, and it’s a time to talk about maintenance. Whether it's a touch-up or other options for improving your results, it is important to keep in communication with your provider.
Visit your aesthetic specialist every 6 to 12 months to evaluate the status of your butt injection and receive tailored advice for ongoing care.
Conclusion
It’s not enough to have the beauty benefits of a butt filler treatment. You spent time, money, and patience to look better, and you should continue to maintain it every day. At Ecla Clinic, we are with you from that first moment of consultation, throughout the body contouring process, from initial consultation to long-term care.