Pre-care
& After-care

Pre-care

Avoid blood thinning medication. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (generic. Advil, Aleve or Motrin), Vitamin E and fish oil or omega-3s, one week prior to treatment to prevent bruising.
Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders,
Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increas the risk of bruising)
Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area, Avoid sun exposure prior to treatment. Sunburned skin is difficult to treat.
Start taking Arnica 2 days prior to treatment. This will help alleviate bruising and swelling.
No bleaching, waxing, tweezing or use of hair removal creams to be used on the areas to be treated.
Please arrive for your appointment with a clean, washed face. No make-up or creams.

It is normal to experience redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness after the injections. These usually subside a few days after the treatment, but can last up to a week. If any of these symptoms persist longer than a week, or if you develop other symptoms, please contact our office.
Wait at least a day before resuming your normal skincare routine, This allows the body time to adjust to the medic aesthetics treatment.
Sleep on your back with your head elevated if you experience swelling. Avoid sleeping on your face for a week after treatment.
Avoid painkillers. Painkillers should be used sparingly for headaches or facial pain. You may take Tylenol if needed
Strong painkillers such as Aspirin and ibuprofen should be avoided, as they act as blood thinners.
You should avoid any strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours after treatment, to prevent moving the filler or increasing blood flow to the face,
Don't go into any saunas, hot tubs, or tanning booths for at least 4 hours. This help's to prevent bruising. becau heat can raise your blood pressure.
• Don't touch or rub your face for 24 hours after treatment.
Apply cold compresses or ice packs to the treated area/s to help alleviate swelling. Use for 15 minutes every ho for the first 12 hours.
You would not be considered a candidate for Dermal Fillers if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have an autoimmune disease, cutaneous disorders, inflammation or an infection at or near the treatment site.
Take a antihistamine