How to prepare for your treatment – Dermal filler

It is advisable that you do not touch the area for a minimum of 6 hours, ideally 12 hrs.

Take regular paracetamol over the next 24 hrs and then as required after this. Avoid ibuprofen as can cause increased bleeding

Avoid heavy alcohol consumption for 24 hrs afterwards as minimises bruising

Do not apply make-up for approximately 24 hours. 

Avoid heavy exercise 24 hrs post treatment.

Avoid restarting ‘active skincare’ products e.g. Retinol, AHA/BHAs, for 2 days post procedure.

Avoid facials/sun beds/chemical peels / laser resurfacing for 7 days. 

Arnica tablets/gel can be used to help reduce bruising or the application of vitamin k oxide cream. 

If you have had a local nerve infiltration injection please do not consume any hot or cold drinks until your sensation has returned to normal. You must also be careful when eating so that you do not risk biting your lip. 

You are advised to avoid alcohol, vigorous exercise, sun bathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment. These activities have been found to increase and prolong swelling.  If necessary you can apply a cool compress to the area to reduce any discomfort or swelling. Swelling may worsen in the first 24 hours, and then should settle within the first few days. Cold packs can be helpful in reducing swelling. As a consequence of swelling, the product may feel harder or lumpy and you may notice some asymmetry. The final result may be judged at 2 weeks. You may be advised to massage the area by your practitioner.

Bruising may take a few days to appear, arnica can be helpful in clearing bruising. It is advisable to avoid aspirin and alcohol for 12-48 hours after treatment. Tenderness should settle as swelling goes down. 

Athletes should be aware some ingredients in the product may show a positive in ‘anti-dope tests’ 

Please contact your practitioner if redness, tenderness, itching or swelling worsens after 3 days, rather than settling. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns. 

Dermal filler administration can result in anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) which in itself is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the tongue, eyelids, lips, hoarseness of the voice, stomach pain, nausea or diarrhoea. If you have any of the above symptoms please report to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or call 999 for an ambulance.