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DERMAL FILLER

PRE-TREATMENT 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)

  • Avoid ibuprofen or any other anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment.

  • Bruising and swelling will be apparent for approximately 7 to 14 days.

  • Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.

  • 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. 

  • Please arrive with a clean face.

  • Discontinue Retin-A before and 2 days after treatment

  • 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.

 

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DERMAL FILLER AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • KEEP THE TREATMENT AREA CLEAN FOR UP TO 24 HOURS, WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR FACE.

  • IT IS BEST TO AVOID MAKE-UP FOR UP TO 12 HOURS.

  • DO NOT KISS OR USE STRAWS FOR 3 DAYS AFTER LIP FILLERS.

  • DO NOT SLEEP ON YOUR FACE FOR 3 DAYS.

  • AVOID SMOKING

  • AVOID VIGOROUS EXERCISE AND HEAT FOR 3 DAYS

  • DO NOT TOUCH, RUB, OR MANIPULATE AREAS FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS FOLLOWING TREATMENT. 

  • 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.

  • IF YOU SEE BUMPS AFTER INJECTIONS, CALL THE OFFICE 2 WEEKS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT TO COME IN FOR A FOLLOW UP. 

  • 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. 

  • CONTINUE TO ICE OR USE COOL COMPRESSES WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE INJECTED AREAS FOR THE FIRST 48 HOURS AS RECOMMENDED BY YOUR PRACTITIONER.

  • SLEEP WITH HEAD ELEVATED FOR THE FIRST 1-2 NIGHTS.

  • AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOR UP TO 1 WEEK POST INJECTION: ASPIRIN, NSAIDS (IBUPROFEN), GINKO, BILIBO, GARLIC SUPPLEMENTS, GREEN TEA, FLAW OIL, COD LIVER, VITAMIN A AND E, AND ESSENTIALLY FATTY ACIDS. 

  • TYLENOL IS FINE

  • DO NOT APLY PRODUCTS THAT ARE POTENTIALLY IRRITATING FOR 2 DAYS (RETIN-A, GLYCOLIC ACID, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, HYDROQUINONE, ETC). 

  • AVOID INTENSE HEAT (SUNBATHING) OR EXTREME COLD FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS TO AVOID FURTHER INFLAMMATION TO THE AREA. 

  • AVOID LASER, IPL, OR SKIN TIGHTENING TREATMENTS OF THE AREA FOR AT LEAST 2-3 WEEKS, ESPECIALLY TREATMENTS THAT CREATE HEAT IN THE DERMIS. 

BOTOX POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • DO NOT GO INTO ANY HOT SAUNAS OR STEAM ROOMS FOR 3 DAYS.

  • CALL THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS.

  • IT MAY TAKE UP TO 14 DAYS FOR BOTOX TO TAKE FULL EFFECT.

  • DO NOT MASSAGE OR MANIPULATE THE INJECTION SITES FOR 48 HOURS AFTER INJECTIONS.

  • DO NOT WORKOUT FOR 24-48 HOURS.

  • DO NOT LIE BACK FOR 4 HOURS.

  • DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE HEAVY LIFTING OR STRAINING FOR 3 DAYS.

  • DO NOT RUB, TOUCH, OR MANIPULATE BOTOX FOR 24 HOURS.

  • BRUISING IN THE AREA INJECTED IS NORMAL AND OFTEN EXPECTED, BRUISING CAN LAST UP TO 2 WEEKS. USING/TAKING ARNICA MAY HELP DIMINISH BRUISING.

  • AVOID IRRITATING PRODUCTS FOR 24 HOURS FOLLOWING BOTOX.

  • IT IS BEST TO AVOID MAKE-UP FOR UP TO 12 HOURS.

  • RE-TREATMENT IS TYPICALLY NEEED BETWEEN 2-6 MONTHS.

  • YOU MAY TAKE TYLENOL FOR ANY HEADACHES OR DISCOMFORT AS LONG AS YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY ALLERGIES TO TYLENOL.

  • DO NOT TAKE IBUPROFEN, ASPIRIN, OR VITAMIN E FOR 24 HOURS AFTER INJECTIONS.

  • SLEEP WITH HEAD ELEVATED FOR THE FIRST 1-2 NIGHTS.

  • AVOID LASER, IPL, OR SKIN TIGHTENING TREATMENTS OF THE AREA FOR AT LEAST 2-3 WEEKS.

Contraindications

Below is a list of contraindicators, please let us know if any of these pertain to you before your treatment.  

  • Vaccination within the past 2 weeks

  • Neuralmuscular disorders

  • Under the age of 18

  • Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

  • Allergy to Botulinum Toxin

  • Allergy to human albumin

  • Myasthenica Gravis

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