Filler Pre and Post Instructions

Filler Pre Treatment Instructions

Proper filler pre and post treatment instructions are essential for ensuring optimal results, minimizing side effects, and promoting a smooth recovery process after dermal filler injections. You may start taking Arnica tablets and/or apply Arnica gel 2-3 days before your filler injections particularly if you tend to bruise or bleed easily. Please do not take this medication if you’re allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform us if you have history of cold sores as you will need pre-treatment with medications prior to your filler injections.

DO NOT

Use Aspirin and NSAIDS group of medications such as Motrin (Ibuprofen) Naproxen (Naprosyn) 1 week before and after your filler injections. This group of medications significantly increases chance of bleeding during or after injections. If you are on Aspirin, Plavix or Brilinta please check with your Primary care doctor if it is OK to stop these medications

Take over the counter supplements that can increase the risk of minor bleeding such as Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Ginko Biloba, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A, and E, and essential fatty acids for up to one week pre and post-injection as they will increase your risk of bruising

Apply products that can be irritating, for 2 -3 days before and after filler treatment, such as tretinoin/Retin-A, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, antiaging products and benzoyl peroxide

Take alcoholic beverages 24 hours before and after your filler treatment

DO‘S

Apply an ice pack or cold washcloth for 5-10 minutes every 2-4 hours for the first 24 hours, then 1-2 times daily for 2 more days. DO NOT apply pressure (unless instructed by your physician)

Use Tylenol or extra-strength Tylenol for mild discomfort. Mild discomfort is expected

Sleep on your back with your head elevated using 2 pillows for 3 nights-this will ensure that the newly injected filler stays in place.  You can also use a wrap around neck pillow to stabilize your head instead of using pillows

Filler Post Treatment Instructions

Do Not

Do not: Use makeup for up 12 hours after your filler injection

Do not: Exercise for 24 hours

Do not: Use skincare products for 24 hours

Do not: Expose your injection site to significant sun ray for 48 hours

Do not: Expose yourself to extreme heat or cold (Ice pack application is OK as directed)

Do not: Put pressure on or massage the injection site and avoid sleeping on the sides of your face at least for 48 hours

Do not: Plan dental procedures at least for 2 weeks after your filler treatment

Do not: Plan other procedures such as chemical peeling, laser skin resurfacing, or IPL at least for 1 week

Other Notes

It is normal to have some degree if bruising at the injection site, bruising may take 7-10 days to fade away

It is normal for the injection areas to be red and swollen for 1-3 days

It is normal for one side to look slightly fuller than the other side, we can see you in 2-4 weeks for a touch-up

Make sure to sleep on your back with your head elevated using 2 pillows for 3 nights-this will ensure that the newly injected filler stays in place.  Another option would be to use a wrap around neck pillow to stabilize your head

Please call our office if you have any questions or concerns, or you think you might have developed undesired side effects of filler injection. We would like to know about such events as soon as possible.  If you require additional filler there will be an additional charge for the product.  Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.