Does it hurt?

The dermal fillers contain lidocaine, a common anesthetic, which helps patients tolerate the minor pinching feeling associated with injections. You will be given an ice pack after treatment to help reduce the swelling.

One of the things that makes dermal fillers so great is there's little downtime. Immediately after the treatment, there may be redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness and / or itching at or near the injection site. These symptoms are normal and should resolve within a few days. But for this reason we do not recommend scheduling your appointment right before a big event.

How long do results last?

Results can be seen immediately after treatment and will get better over the course of 2-3 weeks as the filler integrates with your own tissue. The filler can last anywhere from 6-8 months depending on the filler used and the injection area.

• Please arrive with clean skin so that we can properly assess your skin and determine where to make injections.

• Dermal fillers must not be administered if you have had any vaccines, immunizations, procedures, illnesses, or dental work in the past two weeks and for an additional two weeks after fillers.

• Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients, suffer from any neurological or autoimmune disorders are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, or have any active inflammatory processes (cysts, pimples, rashes, hives).

• For optimal results, and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, St. John's Wort and omega-3 capsules. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor before stopping use of aspirin. Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.

• Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. (Valtrex 500 mg BID, 5 days, start 2 days prior to treatment)

• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinol, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days before and after treatment.

Day one post-injection (first 24h) -

• Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by the provider.

• Avoid strenuous exercise or anything that increases your heart rate.

• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinol, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days after treatment.

• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling.

• Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort. No NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) as they can increase bleeding.

• Try to sleep face up (on your back) and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.

• Sanitize your phone before putting it to your face and try to talk on speaker phone as much as you.

• Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours (no sauna, no hot yoga, no hot tub).

• You may apply a cool compress or ice pack for 15 minutes each hour while awake to reduce swelling.

Day 2-3 post-injection

• You may want to consider applying Arnica (found in health food stores) to help with the bruising and swelling.

Other Instruction

• For maximum results we recommend using our Needle Free Serum twice a day between treatments. The revolutionary combination of ingredients increases collagen and elastin synthesis to enhance firmness and hydration in injected areas.

• Wait a minimum of two weeks before dental work, immunizations, or laser treatments.