Dermal Fillers

PRE- OP Instructions

Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment
Do not consume alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising
Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples- retinol, tretinoin/retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone)
Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre and post injection as they will increase your risk of bruising
Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup!
Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of it's ingredients or suffer from any neurological disorders.

Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area
Do not consume alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising
Avoid sun expose and extreme heat. Wear SPF always!
You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort. Do not take Ibuprofen/NSAIDS as this may increase a risk for extra bruising
Take an antihistamine for 2 weeks following your appointment-- we recommend doubling up and taking Xzyal in the morning for 2 weeks, Benadryl for the first 3 nights and the most of your swelling will be the first 72 hours
After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. You may apply or take Arnica tablets, or PostLove CBS topical to help decrease the amount of bruising
Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples- retinol, tretinoin/retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone)
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours to reduce bruising. You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately
Wait a minimum of two weeks before DiamondGlow or laser treatments

2-4 week post op is scheduled before dismissal
Dermal fillers last anywhere from 12-24 months
We always re-evaluate 3 months before filler is completely gone, so we aren't at the point of baseline again, but at a stage to maintain
Lip Filler: your lips will be extra dry. Apply ONLY Aquaphor for the first 72 hours- and every night until the 2 week mark
Swollen, bruised, lumpy, bumpy for 2 weeks- filler starts to settle at 2 weeks and is completely intergraded at 4 weeks. This means you will not be able to "feel" the filler like you could for the first 2 weeks this does not mean your filler is gone. It has just settled