Dermal Fillers

PRECARE

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Please follow these instructions to promote the best experience, maximize results, and minimize the chances of side effects from your dermal filler treatment.

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One Week Prior:

• Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve. Avoid supplements including: St. John’s Wort, Ginko Biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E. 

• If you are on a medically indicated blood thinner, continue with your current regimen but consult with your physician prior to your scheduled procedure.

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Two Days prior to your Procedure:

• Begin taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure to reduce the risk of bruising (optional)

• Avoid alcoholic beverages

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Day of Procedure:

• Do not consume alcoholic beverages

• Arrive with a clean face if possible. Please be aware that if you are wearing makeup, it will be
  partially disrupted to clean the skin prior to injecting.

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Additional Recommendations:

• Please review the aftercare to ensure that your plan for the hours after your treatment is conducive to a safe and effective result.

• If you have a history of facial cold sores, there is a risk that needle punctures during your filler treatment could contribute to another cold sore outbreak. Please start your antiviral medication 1-3 days prior to your injection and let your injector know that you are prone to cold sores.

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POSTCARE

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Common post-filler side effects at the treatment site(s):

• Bruising at the treatment site(s)

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages for a minimum of 12 hours post-treatment to minimize bruising

• Temporary, minimal to moderate swelling

• Tenderness at the treatment site(s) that lasts for several hours to several days

  • You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience mild tenderness or discomfort. Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, vitamin E, and fish oil. These products may increase your risk of bruising.

• Firmness at the treatment site(s) for several days. Over time the area(s) will soften and “settle”.

• Avoid pressure to the treated areas for the remainder of the day. This means no: 

  • Hats or other tight headwear

  • Touching, rubbing, or massaging the area(s)

  • Massages

• Apply cool compresses (avoiding pressure) to the treatment area(s) 

• You may apply makeup once you have adequately iced the injected area(s) and pinpoint bleeding from the injection site(s) has subsided

• When cleansing your face or applying makeup, use gentle, sweeping motions to avoid excessive mobility of the treated area(s)

• Avoid anything that causes flushing of or increased circulation to the face for 12 hours after your filler treatment(s), including:

  • Exercise

  • Hair washing and blow-drying  

  • Hot showers

  • Saunas, steam rooms, etc.

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• Avoid extended UV exposure until redness has subsided. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher to the treatment site(s).

• Avoid other facial treatments such as peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, etc. for 7 days.

• If you experience any of the following symptoms, please contact Aistheta Injectables immediately:  

  • Increasing pain or pain that will not go away

  • Blanching or grey, white or purple discoloration at the treatment site(s)

  • Discolored blotches on the skin in areas not injected with filler

  • Sluggish or absent blood flow to the treatment area or surrounding area(s)

  • Scabbing in the treatment area(s)

  • Treatment area(s) appears red and/or hot to the touch

  • Fever and/or chills

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms and are unable to reach our office, please go to the emergency room or other qualified medical provider such as a plastic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist.