Before Your Treatment
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- May use Arnica Montana (30c) under the tongue the night before then two tablets 3x a day for three days.
- May take Zinc (30mg) 1x a daily to promote healing of wounds and repairs healthy cells. 2 weeks prior.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior and post treatment (alcohol may thin the blood increasing risk of bruising).
- Avoid aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Vioxx (all NSAIDS), Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, Fish oil or Vitamin E 2 weeks prior to treatment
(may increase risk for bruising/swelling after injection). - You may use Tylenol as needed for discomfort.
- Schedule Filler injection appointment at least 2 weeks prior to any special event (to allow Filler to set and allow bruising to fade away, if it should
occur)
After Your Treatment
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- Avoid manipulation of area following treatment.
- Avoid above medications/supplements described above (no. 4) for about 3 days post injection.
- After treatment, there may be some swelling, redness and or bruising. These symptoms usually resolve in about 3-14 days.
- You may use Tylenol as needed for discomfort (unless otherwise contraindicated for your health).
- May use Arnica Montana gel instead of tablets to help with bruising, swelling and discomfort.
- For any s/s of allergic reactions or life threatening situations (itching, hives, shortness of breath, swelling of throat…), go to the nearest emergency
room or call 911.
