As your appointment approaches, we recommend the following to reduce bruising and or swelling:
- Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours prior to your appointment
- Avoid taking blood thinners such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, for one week prior to filler
- Avoid supplements such as fish oil, ginkgo biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng and Vitamin E for one week prior to filler.
- Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or hair removal around the area for 2 days prior 
- Hydrate by drinking plenty of water 
- If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores. Please let your provider know. 

pre + post op

Pre-Op

Post-Op

- Swelling, redness, firmness, itching and tenderness may be present for up to two weeks. Use of cool packs may be used as needed.
- Sleep with your head elevated to reduce the amount of swelling.
- Do not massage or put pressure on the treated area, unless instructed by the injector.
- Wait 12 hours to apply cosmetics, moisturizer or any lotions on the area.
- Avoid direct sunlight or extreme cold weather until initial swelling and/or redness has subsided.
- Do not do heavy aerobic exercise or do anything to raise your core body temperature or blood pressure for 24 hours.
- The results will be immediate, but its best effects are noted after swelling has resolved in apx 2 weeks, at your follow-up apt.
- Tylenol may be used as directed on the bottle, for any discomfort after injection. Try to avoid Motrin, Aspirin and Advil for a couple days if possible.
- Lumps, bumps or irregular, asymmetrical areas may be noted, especially once swelling has subsided. It is normal to feel these lumps and bumps for up to 2 weeks.
- Any severe swelling, itching, redness, or any real pain or discharge from the treated area should be reported to your injector ASAP.
- It can take up to TWO weeks for swelling and any bruising to subside.