Dermal Filler
Dermal Filler: Pre-Treatment Instructions:
Dermal filler is for temporarily correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds as well as improving volume loss throughout the face. It is a non-animal gel hyaluronic substance that can last for up to 6 months or more.
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Arrive to our office with a clean face, no makeup, or products on the skin.
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Dermal filler should be postponed if you have had the Covid vaccine or dental work in the past two weeks
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Avoid blood thinning medications for one week prior to your appointment. This includes OTC medications like ibuprofen, or naproxen as well as herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, gingko biloba and St. John’s wort.
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Avoid alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior to treatment to reduce the risk of bruising/bleeding.
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Inform your provider of any history of oral cold sores- in order to discuss antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
Dermal Filler: Post-Treatment Instructions:
- Do not apply anything topically to the treated area for at least 4 hours i.e., makeup, lipstick, etc.
- Avoid significant movement or massaging the treated area.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 hours post treatment.
- Avoid extreme heat/cold for 48 hours i.e., saunas and hot tubs.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
- You may gently ice the area for 24-48 hours. 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
- Use Tylenol for discomfort for the first 24 hours. No NSAID’s (Ibuprofen/Naproxen or Aspirin)
- Try to sleep with head slightly elevated to minimize swelling.
- Consider having arnica (topical or oral) at home to help reduce the risk of bruising.
- Wait a minimum of 2 weeks after treatment before any dental procedures or getting the Covid vaccine.
- Be on the lookout for the for the rare complication of vascular occlusion. Symptoms include whitening of the skin, severe pain, and severe bruising.
- It can take two weeks for the filler to even/smooth out. If at the 2 weeks mark you have any concerns, please contact the office to come in for a checkup.
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