Dermal Filler Pre-Treatment Instructions

• Avoid alcoholic beverages at least 48 hours prior to treatment.
  
• For 14 days prior to treatment: Avoid NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, naproxen, Aleve), anticoagulants (warfarin), aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort 14 days prior to treatment. These medications increase bleeding and you are more likely to bruise after the procedure. If you have been prescribed one of these medications, ask the prescribing provider before you stop taking it. Tylenol will not cause bruising and is preferred for the 14 days prior to treatment.
  
• Schedule your injection appointment at least 4 weeks prior to a special event (wedding, vacation). Bruising and swelling is always a possibility with injections - allow yourself enough time for bruising, swelling or other possible side effects to resolve. 
  
• Exercise should be avoided for 24 hours after injections - plan your workouts accordingly. 
  
• If you have a history of cold sores, please contact our office as you will need antiviral medication prior to treatment. 
  
• No vaccines 4 weeks prior to or 4 weeks after your filler appointment
  
• NO DENTAL WORK INCLUDING CLEANINGS 4 weeks prior to and 4 weeks after your filler appointment

Please try to arrive at the office without make-up and a clean face. Pre-procedure photos will be taken. Any questions, please contact our office at (518) 223-8797

Dermal Filler Post-Treatment Instructions 

• Do not massage or otherwise manipulate the area injected, unless directed by injector.
• Do not apply makeup to the injected area for at least 24 hours. 
• Use Tylenol as needed for any soreness.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages 24 hours after treatment.
• Use a topical cold pack applied to site for 10-20 minutes on and off for 24 hours for optimal results.
• Avoid extensive sun exposure for 24 hours.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
• Avoid dental work and vaccines for 4 after injections.
• If the areas around the nose and mouth have been injected, avoid activity that would require pursed lips or puckering of lips (including use of straws) for 3 days.
• Try to sleep with head elevated for 2-3 days to decrease swelling.
• Avoid excessively salty foods for 3 days after injections to reduce extent of swelling. 
• Avoid sleeping on your face for 2 weeks.
• You may resume aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication 2 days after the injection.
• Oral or topical OTC arnica may be used to help reduce bruising. Eating fresh pineapple also helps reduce brusing. 
• Over time the injected area will feel softer and more and more like your own tissue.
• You will be sore, but any pain you cannot forget about or sleep through, please contact our office IMMEDIATLY or go to your nearest emergency room. 
• Bruising and redness is normal after injections. Any changes in skin color aside from bruising and redness, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY or go to your nearest emergency room. 

NEUROMODULATOR PRE-TREATMENT 

• Avoid alcoholic beverages at least 48 hours prior to treatment.
• For 14 days prior to treatment: Avoid NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, naproxen, Aleve), anticoagulants (warfarin), aspirin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort 14 days prior to treatment. These medications increase bleeding and you are more likely to bruise after the procedure. If you have been prescribed one of these medications, ask the prescribing provider before you stop taking it. Tylenol will not cause bruising and is preferred for the 14 days prior to treatment.
• Schedule your injection appointment at least 4 weeks prior to a special event (wedding, vacation). Bruising and swelling is always a possibility with injections -  allow yourself enough time for bruising, swelling or other possible side effects to resolve. 
• Exercise should be avoided for 24 hours after injections - plan your workouts accordingly. 
• Please try to arrive at the office without make-up and a clean face. Pre-procedure photos will be taken.
• Any questions, please contact our office at (518) 223-8797

NEUROMODULATOR POST-TREATMENT 

• No exercise or other activities that will increase facial blood flow for 24 hours after treatment. 
• Do not lay flat for 4 hours after treatment. 
• DO NOT MASSAGE the area for at least 24 hours.
• Do not apply makeup to the treated area for the remainder of the day.
• Facial exercise in the injected areas is recommended for 10-15 minutes following treatment to help the product absorb into the muscle and distribute more evenly. 
• Avoid facials, laser treatments, microdermabrasion and other facial skin treatments for 14 days after injections.
• The toxin takes 10-14 days to take full effect. Please allow the toxin 10-14 days to take full effect. If your desired results are not achieved by then, please let us know and we will get you in for a follow up!