Post Procedure Care
Post-Op Instructions: Following your Dermal Filler Treatment
o Avoid aspirin and other blood thinning products immediately after your treatment as this thins the blood and causes bruising to last longer.
o Ice the treated area(s) at least 3 times the day of treatment, 20 min each time. There is no harm in icing more than three times as this will help with swelling.
o Swelling in the area(s) of treatment is normal and to be expected. Swelling typically lasts 48-72 hours.
o Bruising in the area(s) of treatment is normal and to be expected. Bruising typically lasts 4-7 days. Areas such as eye trough’s and lips may stay bruised longer as these are more vascular areas. Arnica Montana, an herbal drug, can be taken 3-4 days after your treatment to help reduce bruising.
o Alcohol thins the blood, and so will make bruising last longer.
o Exercise is not prohibited. Vigorous exercise may make swelling worse after treatment, but it is not prohibited.
Avoid massage, facials, microdermabrasions, and dental appointments for 2 weeks after your filler treatment.
Post-Op Instructions: Following your Neurotoxin Treatment
o Avoid any massage, pressure, or touching of the treatment area(s) for 4 hours after injection. These activities may alter the placement of the neurotoxin, causing undesirable results.
o Avoid facials, waxing, and massage appointments for 24 hours after injection.
o No straining, heavy lifting, vigorous exercise for 4 hours after injection. Light forms of exercise such as walking are permitted.
o Small red mosquito-bite-like bumps will be present on the skin after injection. These will resolve and disappear within 30 minutes after injection.
o If applying makeup after injection, use a brush to apply foundation or powder. Avoid placing makeup with a sponge, fingers, or applicator and rubbing the treatment site.
o The neurotoxins, Botox, Xeomin, and Jeuveau will take 3-4 days to begin to work and 10-14 days for full correction to take place. Dysport begins to work within 2-3 days and takes 7-10 days for full results to appear.
o Typically, your treatment will last 3-4 months. Schedule your next visit early to ensure availability!
Post-Op Instructions: Following your Microneedling Treatment
o Avoid Direct Sun Exposure as much as possible for 14 days following your treatment. Too much sun can cause an increase in inflammation, which may cause adverse effects such as hyperpigmentation. General day to day tasks are fine, but a beach/lake/pool day are not.
o Wear physical sunscreen (not chemical) for the first 24 hours. Can wear chemical sunscreen after initial 24 hours. But Sunscreen is crucial daily during 4 weeks following treament.
o Avoid Botox for 48 hours before and after microneedling and filler for 2 weeks before and after microneedling.
o Do not touch your face today if you can help it. Wash tonight with gentle cleanser. Keep face well moisturized with gentle moisturizer like a Cereve or pure hyaluronic acid gel. Use as often as needed over the next 48 hours to relieve dry and tight skin.
Do not apply makeup for 24 hours after treatment. Do not apply topical actives such as retin-a or AHAs or BHAs for a week following treatment.