DERMAL FILLER

Pre-Treatment Considerations

Schedule your injection at a time when minor swelling or bruising will not disrupt your social obligations.
To lessen the likelihood of bleeding or bruising, discontinue the use of blood thinning products for 10 days before treatment if approved by your primary care provider. This includes aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve, fish oil, St. John's Wort, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, etc.
Avoid alcohol 24 hours pre- and post-injection
If history of cold sores and treating lips, notify your provider for pre-medicating with antiviral prescription. Reschedule your appointment if active infection.
Contraindications: Allergy to lidocaine (for fillers containing lidocaine), glabellar necrosis, pregnancy, breastfeeding, infection, inflammation, or cutaneous disorder at or near the treatment site

Swelling, bruising, tenderness, numbness, and areas of firm nodules may occur.
Do not apply anything on the skin until the day after treatment.
Do not massage, touch, or manipulate injected areas.
Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of treatment.
Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours (no sauna or hot tub).
To reduce any swelling, try to sleep face up and slightly elevate the evening of treatment.
For tenderness or discomfort, you may take acetaminophen. You may also apply ice packs (for 15 minutes every hour) to the treated area for the first 12 hours.
Wait a minimum of four weeks before receiving laser treatments.
If you experience bruising, Arnica natural supplement (found in health food stores) can be taken to help bruising resolve faster.

If you develop signs of infection (increasing swelling, pain, heat, or surrounding redness) or if the treated area appears to be getting worse.
If you are experiencing significant pain that is not relieved by Tylenol.
If you develop dusky or white discoloration of injected areas, mottling or unusual bruising.