Facial Filler
Lift, revive, define! A customized blend of hyaluronic acid facial fillers will add volume, sculpt, smooth, and reshape your face—replacing the firmness and structure that may have been lost over time. With a variety of injectable gels, we can improve cheeks, chin and jawline, lips, and smooth unwanted lines and creases.
Consults available by appointment.
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Schedule filler appointments at least 4 weeks prior to any special events! Ideal results, bruising, and swelling may be apparent for 2 weeks after treatment.
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Avoid aspirin for 10 days. Ideally avoid ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Vitamin E, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/fish oil, for 5 days prior to the procedure, because these medications will make you more likely to bruise. Please call the office with any medication questions.
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You can take arnica tabs for 7-10 days prior to your injection appointment although this is not mandatory.
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Tylenol will not cause bruising and is preferred for the week prior to treatment.
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Alcohol is also a blood thinner and should be avoided for 24 hours prior to the procedure to minimize bruising.
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To minimize risk of infection, it is important to avoid dental work, including cleanings, for 2 weeks before and after your filler procedure.
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Reschedule your appointment if you have a cold sore. Antiviral medicines are recommended if you have a history of cold sores, as lip filler can trigger cold sores.
Dermal Filler Pre-Insructions
Dermal Filler Post-Insructions
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Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by provider.
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Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
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Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
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Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling.
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If you have swelling, you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
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Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort.
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Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
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Take Arnica (typically found in health food stores) to help the bruising and swelling. Begin taking at least two days prior to injections.
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Wait a minimum of four weeks before skin care or laser treatments.
Dermal fillers last, on average, 6-18 months. It is recommended at the time of your treatment to schedule your next appointment for optimal anti-aging benefits. The most typical side effects (bruising, swelling, redness) are temporary and will resolve. However, please call the office to notify us if you experience any additional side effects.