At this point, it had been a month since my first lip filler appointment, and my lips were exactly as I imagined — maybe even better. Now that the bruising, swelling, and peeling phase is completely over, I am noticing a few tiny bumps on the inside of my lip (nearly undetectable to the naked eye). Dr. Doft said this is called filler migration and a normal side effect of lip filler. "Sometimes, when the hyaluronic acid is injected, it can clump and form a little bump," she explained. "These bumps can usually be easily massaged, so that they flatten." Even so, I've never felt more confident than with my new cloud lips. So, yes, the hype is real.
Samantha Sasso is an editor of branded content for Vox Media, and covers the latest trends in beauty, fashion, and entertainment. Beyond POPSUGAR, her work has appeared in The Cut, NowThis, and Refinery29, among others. When she's not exploring the new launches at Sephora, she can be found at her local thrift store, the baking aisle of the supermarket, or in a group chat asking everyone if they've a Shiv or a Kendall.
