DERMAL FILLER PRE- AND POST- PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

Before Treatment Instructions

● Schedule your facial filler appointment at least four weeks prior to a special event that you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Bruising and swelling may be apparent for up to two weeks after your treatment and you may require refinement after the original treatment. ● Avoid vaccinations and dental cleanings/procedures for 2 weeks prior to your procedure and for 2 weeks post procedure. ● Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to treatment, as it can thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.  ● Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications, if possible, for a period of two weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS thin the blood and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections. ● Discontinue Retin-A use two days before and two days after treatment. ● If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another outbreak of cold sores. Please let us know so you can be prescribed antiviral medication prior to treatment. ● If you do not feel well, have a rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area, please reschedule at least 48 hours in advance.

Day of Treatment Instructions

● Be sure to have a solid meal, including food and drink, the morning before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
● Please arrive at the office with a clean face. NO makeup, tinted moisturizer, sunscreen, etc. which may interfere with the procedure. ● You may not receive treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ● When you arrive, please notify Medspa 501 staff of any changes to your medical history or health status

Post Treatment Instructions

● You have received a facial filler treatment. The results will be apparent immediately and will last from several months to several years depending on the filler used, treatment area, and your individual biology.
● Please follow the instructions below (listed under "Helpful Tips") after your facial filler treatment.
● In the rare case of an adverse event, an antidote can be administered to partially or fully reverse the effects of treatment.
If you have any questions, please call our office at (984) 336-0501‬.