DERMAL FILLERS

• Please arrive with clean, makeup-free skin so that we may complete proper assessment and determine where to make injections.

• Avoid NSAIDS (Ibuprofen®, Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®), Fish oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E for one week prior to injection.

• Avoid Retin-A, Tretinoin, and Retinoids for three days prior to injection.

• Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours prior to injection.

• If you bruise easily, may start Arnica tablets one day prior to treatment.

• No dental appointments two weeks prior or two weeks following injectable treatment.

• Clients who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible for dermal filler treatment.

Dermal fillers typically contain lidocaine, an anesthetic that may help minimize discomfort during the procedure. Some patients may experience a mild pinching sensation during the injections. To further reduce any potential discomfort, a topical numbing agent can also be applied before the procedure. Individual experiences with pain or discomfort can vary.

Dermal fillers usually require minimal downtime, but this can vary from person to person. Common side effects include redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, or itching around the injection sites, which typically resolve within a few days. To allow time for healing, it’s advisable to avoid scheduling important events for a few days post-treatment.

Results from dermal filler treatments are generally visible immediately and may continue to improve over 2–3 weeks as the filler integrates with your skin. Depending on the type of filler used and the area treated, results can last from 6 to 24 months. Individual results will vary, and follow-up treatments may be needed to maintain desired outcomes.

We carry a range of dermal fillers. Our nurse injector will discuss the best options to meet your goals during your consultation.

• No makeup immediately following treatment.

• No lying down for four hours.

• Try to sleep on your back for 24–48 hours post treatment. Do your best to avoid pushing your face into a pillow or surface during this time to prevent filler migration.

• Avoid touching your face for 24 hours post treatment, except to apply any topicals advised by your provider.

• No exercise for 24 hours. Walking is okay.

• Avoid extreme heat or cold for 24 hours.

• No facials for two weeks.

• For lip injections only: no straws, smoking, heavy kissing, or oral contact for two weeks post treatment.

Common side effects of dermal fillers include redness, swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the injection sites. These symptoms are usually mild and tend to subside within a few days. In rare cases, more serious side effects like infection, filler migration, or vascular complications may occur. It is important to consult with your practitioner for a full understanding of potential risks.

Before your appointment:

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin to allow for proper assessment.

• Avoid NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Advil), fish oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E for one week before treatment.

• Avoid Retin-A, Tretinoin, and retinoids for three days prior.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before injection.

• If you bruise easily, ask about Arnica.

• Avoid dental visits two weeks before and after treatment.

• Clients who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible for dermal filler treatment.

• No makeup immediately after treatment.

• Do not lie down for four hours.

• Sleep on your back for 24–48 hours.

• Avoid touching treated areas for 24 hours unless directed.

• No strenuous exercise for 24 hours; walking is fine.

  Avoid extreme heat or cold for 24 hours.

• No facials or massage on treated areas for two weeks.

  For lips: avoid straws, smoking, heavy kissing, and oral contact for two weeks.

Our practitioners offer multiple dermal filler options. During your consultation, they will review your facial structure, goals, and health history to recommend the best filler and treatment plan.