Pre & Post Care

Dermal Filler

Avoid any Blood thinning products 1 week before your appointment: avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, Alleve.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to appointment.
Stop all skin care products containing retinol, glycolic acid, tretinoin or Vitamin C 24 hours before.
Hair removal: avoid waxing, tweezing, threading or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated 1 week before treatment
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Supplements: Avoid Fish oil, Vitamin E, ginko biloba, primrose, and ginseng 24-48 hours before.
Take Arnica Montanna tablets up to two days before appiontment and 2 hours before appointment to help reduce bruising.
Arrive with a clean face and no make up

Apply gel pack provided to reduce swelling and help with discomfort. 10-15 minutes at a time, do not apply pressure. For the first 24 hours.
Avoid strenuous activity and excessive heat exposure (Saunas, hot tubs) for up to 48 hours.
Stay hydrated
Avoid smoking
Avoid pressure or massaging the area for up to two weeks after. For lip filler avoid kissing or straws to avoid displacement of the filler.
Use a gentle cleanser for 48 hours post treatment
Sleep with your head elevated to minimize swelling
May take Tylenol for discomfort, avoid any Ibuprofen/Alleve for up to 48 hours
Follow Up Appointment: Please return at 14 days to see your provider to monitor your healing and address any concerns.

Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil or Alleve for 48 hour before treatment.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes for 24-48 hours before treatment
Use the DETOX hydrating serum for 7 days prior to treatment to hydrate skin.
Let your provider know if you have a history of cold sores 3 days prior to your treatment.

Use only products that are sent home with you to use 3-5 days post treatment (Gentle cleanser and REPAIR serum) and SPF 30 or higher mineral based SPF
Avoid touching area treated, only with clean hands.
Clean pillow case the night of treatment, keep hair off skin.
Wipe down glasses and phone with alcohol for 24 hours post treatment
No excessive heat or sweating for up to 24-48 hours post treatment.
No active ingredients for up to 7 days post treatment. (Retinol, Vitamin C, Glycolic, Tretinoin, Alpha hydroxy or beta hydroxy)

Avoid any blood thinners to reduce your chances of bruising. (Ibuprofen, Alleve, Blood thinners, Alchol)
No Active infections, cold sores ( Let your provider know if you have a history of these)

Do not use any active skincare ingredients for up to 2 weeks before treatment (Tretinoin, Retinol) As your skin may tear.
Let your provider know if you have any active infections.