Pre Care:

• Start drinking plenty of water 3 days before injections. Reduce salty foods.
• If you get cold sores, text the office a week before your appointment for a prescription. Include your date of birth, pharmacy number, and any allergies.
• Avoid caffeine before your appointment to reduce bleeding, bruising, and pain.
• Schedule injections 3-4 weeks before big events.
• Don’t drink alcohol 24 hours before. You can bring coffee to drink after your appointment.

Post Care:

• Report severe swelling, itching, redness, pain, or discharge to your aesthetic injector with pictures via office phone (not social media).
• Call 911 for difficulty breathing, swallowing, speaking, or life-threatening symptoms.
• Swelling, redness, firmness, itching, and tenderness can last up to 2-3 weeks. Use cool packs for the first two weeks. Consult NP Karla if you notice bumps after 3 weeks.
• Results are immediate, but best effects show after swelling goes down in 3-6 weeks. Touch-ups help maintain results. Initial swelling and bruising can take up to 2 weeks to subside. Wait 4-6 weeks before adding more filler.
• Lumps, bumps, or irregular areas are normal and should go away in 3-6 weeks.
• Avoid pets near the area for 48 hours, no raw foods for 8 hours, and no cosmetics for 12 hours.
• Stay hydrated for 3 weeks to avoid filler hardening. If you see bumps at 3 weeks, schedule a follow-up within 6 weeks.
• For best results: Sleep off your lips, avoid straws, smoking, nail-biting, and sucking on banana-looking objects for 3 weeks.

Do NOT:

• No alcohol or smoking for 24 hours to ensure proper healing.
• No massage unless instructed by NP Karla.
• Avoid direct sunlight and extreme cold until swelling/redness subsides.
• No heavy exercise or activities that raise your body temperature for 48 hours.
• No flying, scuba diving, or snorkeling within 24 hours of filler due to pressure changes.
• No facials, peels, or massage for 1-2 weeks; wait 4 weeks for microneedling and laser.
• Use Motrin, Advil, or Tylenol for discomfort; Benadryl for itching (can cause drowsiness).
• Arnica Montana may help with bruising.
• Use a clean mask after injections, clean phones with alcohol pads, and use a clean pillowcase.