– Don’t apply make up on the area for 4 hours
– Please note it is normal to experience tenderness for 7-14 days following treatment
– Apply some ice to the area if it becomes tender or swollen
– Avoid alcohol for 24 hours following treatment
– Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours following treatment
– Avoid exercise for 4 hours
– Avoid direct sunlight and wear a high SPF sunscreen to prolong the duration of the fillers
– Avoid creams with Alpha Hydroxy Acid or Glycolic Acid around the area
– If you suffer from cold sores, there is a small risk that injections around the lips may cause a flare. Use a topical cold sore cream or any usual oral medication if signs appear
– If you take aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin and other blood thinning medications, you should be aware that there will be an increased likelihood of bleeding or bruising at injection sites
– If itching or swelling occurs, a general over the counter antihistamine can be taken for a period of one week
– Alcohol, smoking and sun will reduce the life of the filler
