Dermal Fillers Pre- & Post-Care Instructions

Before your treatment

Tell your provider if you have a history of cold sores around the mouth (perioral herpes) so you can get advice about antiviral medicine before treatment.
Avoid dental work, including routine teeth cleaning, for at least 2 weeks before and one month after treatment. Avoid oral surgery for at least 4 weeks before and one month after treatment.
7 days before treatment (to prevent bruising): avoid over-the-counter blood thinners such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and omega-3 capsules. If you have a heart or blood vessel condition, check with your doctor before stopping aspirin.
3 days before treatment: avoid topical products such as retinols, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids and other “anti-aging” products. Also avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing or hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and after your treatment to minimize bruising.
Do not get dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients, or have a neurological disease.
Do not schedule filler treatments within 2 weeks of a major event, such as a wedding or photo shoot, to avoid swelling or bruising at that time.

Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup.
To keep you comfortable, a topical numbing cream may be applied. In some cases, a local numbing medicine will be injected into or around the treatment area.
You may feel mild tenderness or stinging after the injection.
To make sure the correction is smooth and even, your provider may massage the treated area. This may cause temporary, minimal redness.

If you have questions or concerns about your treatment, call us at 501-817-3923. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.