Dermal Fillers Candidacy & Prep

Preparation Details

To best prepare for success with HA Dermal Fillers, follow the steps below before your appointment.

• For 1 week before your appointment, avoid blood thinners & dehydrating substances like caffeine, alcohol, St. John’s Wart, Ginko Biloba, primrose oil, fish oil, vitamin E, aspirin, ibuprofen or similar products (Advil, Motrin, Aleve). They can cause bruising, bumps, more visible pinpoint marks, and lack of volume.

• For 1 week before & 1 week after your dermal filler appointment, avoid tretinoin, retinal, retinoids, glycolic acid, peels, and skin-sensitizing products.

• Remove all makeup in the treatment areas before your appointment.

• For 72 hours before & 72 hours after your appointment, avoid highly processed foods since they greatly dehydrate the body. Instead, eat spinach, kale, and celery the week before to boost your Vitamin K levels.

• Drink 1/2 gallon or more water daily for 48 hours before and after treatment. Hyaluronic Acid bonds to other Hyaluronic Acid and water.

• 24 hours before your filler appointment, take Arnica Montana tablets to help with swelling and bruising. You can also take arnica as needed afterward.

• 24 hours before your appointment, take an anti-inflammatory like Tylenol™ to help with swelling and bruising.

• Avoid flying or saunas for 24 hours before and after your appointment, as they can dehydrate the body.

• Avoid rigorous workouts for 24 hours before and after your appointments. Freshly placed fillers need time to set, so it is key to avoid vigorous movement and drink lots of water for the first 24 hours after your appointment.

• 1 hour before your appointment, consider taking (2) Extra-Strength Tylenol™, which may help ease injection discomfort (avoid ASA, Advil, or Motrin).