PRE AND POST TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR DERMAL FILLERS

Recommendations for a few simple guidelines and both pre and post-procedure. These can make the difference between a good result and a fantastic one.

 

BEFORE TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• One week before hold (stop) Aspirin, Advil (Ibuprofen) , Aleve (Naproxen), Gingko Biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E and any other essential fatty acids.
• If you are on blood thinners, inform the doctor in advance.
• Avoid Chemical Peels and Laser 1-2 weeks prior to Dermal filler treatment.
• Take oral arnica starting 5 days prior to treatment until 5 days post treatment.
• Do not wear make-up on the day of the procedure.

 

AFTER TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Immediately after your procedure and for 24 hours you should avoid the following:

• Strenuous Exercise
• Going to the sauna
• Getting a facial
• Sun exposure/heat exposure/tanning beds
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Massaging/pressing areas treated
• Extreme cold temperatures
• 48 hours after your procedure you may begin adding your supplements including Gingko Biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids.
•   If laser treatment, chemical peel or any other procedure is considered after Dermal filler  treatment, the risk of eliciting an inflammatory process may be possible. Consider such treatments 1 week before and/or after Dermal filler.

Take oral arnica for 5 days after treatment to minimize bruising.

You may apply cold compress on the area lightly and take Tylenol for some discomfort.