Treatment Instructions

Before and After your Dermal Filler Treatment

You should be able to go about your normal routine right after your treatment, however, there are a few things to keep in mind when planning for this treatment.

Before:

• Avoid dental procedures for 3 weeks prior to dermal filler treatment, including general cleaning.
• Avoid receiving a vaccine for 3 weeks prior to your filler treatment, including the flu shot and shingles vaccine.
• To decrease the amount of bruising or swelling that might occur, avoid the following medications and supplements that can thin the blood:
  • Aspirin or aspirin containing products such as ibuprophen or aleave for one week prior to treatment.
  • Supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, and turmeric for one week prior to treatment.
  • Alcoholic beverages for 24-48 hours prior to treatment.

*If you are receiving prescribed blood-thinners under the care of a medical provider, continue to take these medications as prescribed and please notify Artistry Medical Aesthetics when booking your aesthetics procedure.

After:

For help with recovery and for optimal results:

• Don’t touch! Avoid touching, massaging, or otherwise applying pressure to the treated area.
• Postpone any dental procedures for at least 2 weeks following treatment.
• Avoid applying make-up within 12 hours of dermal filler treatment.
• Avoid vigorous exercise or extensive sun/heat exposure within 24 hours of treatment.
• Avoid extreme cold or heat within 48 hours of your treatment.
• Avoid facials, laying face down for a massage, or other facial treatments like lasers or peels for 2 weeks following your treatment. These treatments may need to be postponed or adjusted.
• Avoid dental procedures for 3 weeks after treatment, including general cleaning.
• Avoid receiving a vaccine for 3 weeks after treatment, including the flu shot and shingles vaccine.
• Ice may be applied gently for a brief period following treatment to minimize any swelling that may occur.