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Before filler treatment:
tell your provider if you have any severe allergies with a history of severe reactions, are allergic to lidocaine or gram positive bacterial proteins used to make hyaluronic acid, prone to bleeding or have a bleeding disorder.
the safety of use while pregnant or breastfeeding has not been studied
tell your provider if you have a history of scarring or pigmentation disorders as these side effects can occur with hyaluronic acid fillers
tell your provider if you are taking any medication that would lower your immune response or affect bleeding, such as aspirin or warfarin, as these medications may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising at the injection site;
After filler treatment:
the most common side effects are swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache, tenderness, lump formation, itching at the injection site;
serious but rare side effects include delayed onset of infections, recurrence of herpetic eruptions and superficial necrosis at the injection site.
the risk of unintentional injection into a blood vessel is small but can occur and could result in serious complications (vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, scarring). We have a strict protocol that we use in case of vascular occlusions.
as with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.
Post care:
Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area. Unless instructed by the provider.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
Use Tylenol for discomfort.
Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
Take Arnica to help the bruising and swelling, start at least 2 days prior to injections.
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