Dermal Filler
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar in the body that helps facilitate the skin’s ability to stay hydrated. Hyaluronic acid fillers are body-safe clear gels that, when injected beneath the skin, can help to fill in facial wrinkles, restore volume loss, and refine your facial features.
Revanesse® dermal fillers are a non-invasive way to enhance your natural beauty and reduce the signs of aging. They can be used to plump up lips,smooth out wrinkles, and restore lost volume in your face; however, you need to decide if it’s right for you.
Pre-Treament Instructions
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Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
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Avoid ibuprofen or any other anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment.
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Bruising and swelling will be apparent for approximately 7 to 14 days.
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Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
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If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know. You would need to be on an anti-viral medication prior to treatment, as there is a risk for exacerbation.
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Please arrive with a clean face.
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Discontinue Retin-A before and 2 days after treatment
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Schedule your Dermal Filler and Botox appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler and Botox injections will take approximately 7 to 14 days to appear.
Post Filler Treament Instructions
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Keep the treatment area clean for up to 24 hours, wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face.
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It is best to avoid make-up for up to 12 hours.
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Do not kiss or use straws for 3 days after lip fillers.
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Do not sleep on your face for 3 days.
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Avoid smoking
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Avoid vigorous exercise and heat for 3 days
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Do not touch, rub, or manipulate areas for the first 24 hours following treatment.
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Bruising and swelling is normal and expected for up to 2 weeks. Eating kiwi fruit and/or taking or using arnica may help decrease the amount of bruising.
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If you see bumps after injections, call the office 2 weeks after your treatment to come in for a follow up.
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Feeling lumps in the injected area is normal and typically dissipate over the next several weeks. however, if the bump is visible or it bothers you please call the office to come in for a follow up.
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Continue to ice or use cool compresses without pressing on the injected areas for the first 48 hours as recommended by your practitioner.
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Sleep with head elevated for the first 1-2 nights.
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Avoid the following for up to 1 week post injection: aspirin, NSAIDS (Ibuprofen), ginko biloba, garlic supplements, green tea, flaw oil, cod liver, vitamin A and E, and essentially fatty acids.
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Tylenol is fine
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Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 days (retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, etc).
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Avoid intense heat (sunbathing) or extreme cold for the first 2 weeks to avoid further inflammation to the area.
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Avoid laser, IPL, or skin tightening treatments of the area for at least 2-3 weeks, especially treatments that create heat in the dermis.