Dermal Filler Aftercare Instructions
After your dermal filler treatment you should:
- Avoid alcohol, smoking, caffeine and hot drinks for 24 hours, as these may exacerbate bruising and swelling.
- Avoid supplements and medications (if possible) such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).
- Avoid exercise/exertion for 24 hours.
- Avoid excess sun exposure or solarium as well as excessive heat use for 24 hours.
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Apply ice frequently (for maximum of 10 minutes at a time) as required to the area injected for up to 6 hours after the treatment. This will prevent or help to alleviate any bruising. It will also help to reduce any swelling.
You can use Arnica cream and arnica tablets to help alleviate any bruising. NOTE: bruises can last 1-14 days. They are temporary.
During the first 24–48 hours after treatment you may experience redness, swelling and tenderness in the treated areas. These responses are normal and resolve quickly and spontaneously over the next 2-5 days.
Bruising at the site of injection is also common and clears in 1-14 days.
Swelling and bruising can give the appearance of ‘unevenness’ in the area treated. This will settle once the swelling and bruising has gone. If you would like to have further enhancement, it can be done after 1-2 months.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 416-792-3835 or by email at info@bodyfultoronto.com
