Dermal Fillers – Post Care

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS DERMAL FILLER

  • Avoid dental appointments for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after dermal filler treatments, that includes dental hygiene appointments.
  • Avoid blood thinning medications, foods and supplements that may delay the healing process (Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, fish oil, salmon, garlic), unless contraindicated by your physician and is medically necessary). Tylenol is ok.
  • Avoid alcohol 3 days after your treatment.
  • Take arnica until bruising and swelling subside.
  • Ice treated areas: 10 minutes on/10 minutes off for the first 24 hours.
  • Avoid makeup for 24 hrs.
  • Avoid exercise for 24 hrs. 
  • Avoid massaging or manipulating the area (unless instructed to do so but the provider).
  • LIPS: Expect bruising, asymmetry, swelling, lumps, tenderness, and dry lips for up to 2 weeks. 
  • No straws, kissing, water bottles, or smoking for 2 weeks post treatment.
  • Expect up to 20% loss of volume once the lips settle