When to Get Fillers Before Your Wedding: The 2025 Guide
Every bride or groom wants to look their absolute best on their wedding day. And while skincare, makeup trials and facials often top the pre-wedding beauty checklist, Dermal Fillers are increasingly becoming part of the preparation for those looking to enhance their features subtly and safely.
Whether you’re thinking about adding definition to your cheeks, softening smile lines, or creating a more sculpted lip, dermal fillers can deliver beautiful, natural results, if you plan the timing right.
In this guide, we’ll explore the ideal timeline for having fillers before your wedding, what to expect during the process, and how to avoid last-minute stress.
Why Consider Fillers Before Your Wedding?
Dermal fillers are a popular non-surgical treatment designed to restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and soften lines and folds. In the context of wedding prep, they’re most commonly used to:
- Define the cheeks or jawline
- Smooth nasolabial folds or marionette lines
- Plump and balance the lips
- Improve facial symmetry
- Rejuvenate tired under-eyes (tear troughs)
The goal isn’t to change your face, it’s to help you look well-rested, radiant, and confident on your special day. When done correctly, fillers can make you feel like the best version of yourself in person and in photographs.
For more information about the type of filler used at Dr Apul Parikh’s clinic in London, read our blog on why HArmonyCa Fillers are the best type of filler.
When Should You Have Dermal Fillers Before Your Wedding?
The best time to have dermal fillers before your wedding is around 3 to 6 months ahead of the big day. This gives your skin time to settle, allows for any refinements, and helps ensure you look and feel completely confident when you walk down the aisle.
Here’s how that timeline breaks down:
Six Months Before: The Consultation and Trial Treatment
If you’ve never had fillers before, it’s highly recommended to book a consultation at least six months in advance of your wedding. This gives your practitioner time to:
- Assess your face holistically
- Understand your aesthetic goals
- Recommend a treatment plan tailored to your needs and timeline
If you choose to proceed, a conservative initial treatment can be done during this period. This is especially helpful if you’re unsure how you’ll respond to fillers or want to take a “test run” approach.
Three to Four Months Before: Final Adjustments and Refinements
This is the ideal window for your final treatment session. By this stage, any swelling or bruising will have fully subsided by the time your wedding arrives, and your results will have settled into a soft, natural finish.
If you’ve already had a trial filler earlier in the year, this is when your practitioner can add a touch more volume or tweak any areas based on how the initial treatment has aged. Remember, subtle adjustments go a long way, especially when working with an experienced injector like Dr Apul Parikh, who prioritises balance, proportion, and harmony.
One Month Before: Too Late for Full Treatment, But Minor Tweaks May Be Possible
If you’re only discovering fillers close to your wedding date, your options are more limited. One month before your wedding is cutting it fine for any major facial filler work, as there’s still a risk of swelling or bruising, and it can take a few weeks for fillers to settle and integrate into the tissue fully.
However, small top-ups or previously planned enhancements might still be appropriate at this stage. Always discuss timing carefully with your practitioner to avoid unnecessary stress.
Two Weeks or Less: Not Recommended
Most aesthetic professionals advise against having fillers in the two weeks leading up to your wedding. While dermal fillers are generally very safe, there’s always a small chance of swelling, bruising, or lumpiness, especially if it’s your first time.
This close to the day, even minor issues can become stressful, and you may not have enough time to address them. The best results come from planning ahead and giving your face space to settle into its best shape naturally.
Should You Combine Fillers with Other Pre-Wedding Treatments?
Many brides and grooms choose to combine dermal fillers with other non-surgical treatments to get wedding-ready. Popular pairings include:
Anti-wrinkle injections to smooth fine lines
Skin boosters for radiant hydration
Microneedling for texture and collagen stimulation
If you’re considering multiple treatments, it’s even more important to consult early. Dr Apul Parikh can help you build a personalised pre-wedding treatment plan that works with your schedule, skin type, and goals, without overloading your face or risking downtime too close to the big day.
How Long Do Fillers Last?
When it comes to injectable treatments before a major life event like your wedding, experience matters. Dr Apul Parikh is an award-winning medical aesthetics doctor in London with a meticulous, subtle approach to dermal fillers.
He understands how to enhance your natural beauty without overfilling, ensuring you still look like yourself, just a little more refined, refreshed, and camera-ready.
Dermal fillers typically last from 6 months up to 18 months, depending on the treatment area, type of filler, and amount used. We only prescribe and use Allergan’s Juvederm® range, a trusted, medical-grade filler brand with an excellent safety profile and proven results.
For more information about the duration of results, read our guide on how long Dermal Fillers last.
Timing Is Everything - Book Your Fillers in Advance
The best time to get dermal fillers before your wedding is ideally 3–6 months in advance, especially if it’s your first time. This gives you the opportunity to:
- Try the treatment without pressure
- Refine the results if needed
- Let any minor swelling or bruising resolve
- Feel confident and prepared when your day arrives
Book Your Wedding Skin Consultation with Dr Apul Parikh in London
If you’re planning your wedding and considering dermal fillers, Dr Apul Parikh can guide you through the process with professionalism and artistry. Start with a no-pressure consultation at our London clinic and get a tailored plan designed to have you glowing, from the first photo to the final dance.
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