What is the downtime and recovery time expected with Dermal Filler?
It is common to experience swelling and bruising following dermal filler procedures. The majority of swelling and bruising resolves within a week, but it can take up to a full two weeks for some bruises to heal. We recommend scheduling your dermal filler procedure at least two weeks from any important events to allow for healing. As dermal filler is an implant complete healing can take 6-8 weeks, but most swelling and bruising will resolve in the first 2 weeks.
What can I do to minimize bruising and swelling associated with Dermal Filler and Medical Injectable procedures?
To minimize bruising and swelling we recommend the following: discontinue any anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, Aleve, aspirin, Motrin, Advil, turmeric, fish oils, Vitamin E, other supplements) 7 days before your injectable procedure, avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to your procedure, avoid caffeine or stimulants for a few hours before your procedure. Additionally, you may use Arnica tablets the evening before and the morning of your procedure to help minimize bruising.
What are the requirements for Dermal Filler procedure?
As Dermal Filler is an implant, we need to be very clean and cautious with these procedures to prevent infection and complications. Your safety is our number one priority. The following is required for medical clearance for treatment with Dermal Fillers:
- No dental work, including cleanings, 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after your scheduled Dermal Filler procedure
- No vaccines, of any kind, 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after your scheduled Dermal Filler procedure
- No long distance travel or air travel for the the first 48 hours after your Dermal Filler procedure
- If you have a special event, please schedule at least 2 weeks before or after your event to allow for healing of bruising and swelling
- If you have any active or currently are being treated for any autoimmune disorder or disease we may not be able to treat you, please consult the office before scheduling
- No active infections of any kind, skin lesions in the area to be treated, on current antibiotics, steroids, or blood thinning medications
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding we are unable to treat you
- If you have a history of oral herpes or cold sores, please alert our office prior to you appointment so that we can prescribe an anti-viral medication for you
- Age 21 or older for Dermal Filler treatment
*For the above treatments, individual results may vary. Optimal results seen when combined with a complete, comprehensive skin care program. Multiple sessions may be part of a treatment plan.
What is the downtime and recovery time expected with Dermal Filler?
It is common to experience swelling and bruising following dermal filler procedures. The majority of swelling and bruising resolves within a week, but it can take up to a full two weeks for some bruises to heal. We recommend scheduling your dermal filler procedure at least two weeks from any important events to allow for healing. As dermal filler is an implant complete healing can take 6-8 weeks, but most swelling and bruising will resolve in the first 2 weeks.
What can I do to minimize bruising and swelling associated with Dermal Filler and Medical Injectable procedures?
To minimize bruising and swelling we recommend the following: discontinue any anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, Aleve, aspirin, Motrin, Advil, turmeric, fish oils, Vitamin E, other supplements) 7 days before your injectable procedure, avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to your procedure, avoid caffeine or stimulants for a few hours before your procedure. Additionally, you may use Arnica tablets the evening before and the morning of your procedure to help minimize bruising.
What are the requirements for Dermal Filler procedure?
As Dermal Filler is an implant, we need to be very clean and cautious with these procedures to prevent infection and complications. Your safety is our number one priority. The following is required for medical clearance for treatment with Dermal Fillers:
- No dental work, including cleanings, 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after your scheduled Dermal Filler procedure
- No vaccines, of any kind, 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after your scheduled Dermal Filler procedure
- No long distance travel or air travel for the the first 48 hours after your Dermal Filler procedure
- If you have a special event, please schedule at least 2 weeks before or after your event to allow for healing of bruising and swelling
- If you have any active or currently are being treated for any autoimmune disorder or disease we may not be able to treat you, please consult the office before scheduling
- No active infections of any kind, skin lesions in the area to be treated, on current antibiotics, steroids, or blood thinning medications
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding we are unable to treat you
- If you have a history of oral herpes or cold sores, please alert our office prior to you appointment so that we can prescribe an anti-viral medication for you
- Age 21 or older for Dermal Filler treatment
*For the above treatments, individual results may vary. Optimal results seen when combined with a complete, comprehensive skin care program. Multiple sessions may be part of a treatment plan.
