Let your healthcare provider know if you are on any medications or supplements before your treatment, as drug interactions may occur.

Make your healthcare provider aware of any health conditions, particularly bleeding disorders and difficulties with scarring. They’ll also need a history of any treatments you’ve had that are similar to dermal fillers.

Avoid anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning medication up to 2 weeks before treatment. These medications increase the chance of bruising and swelling at the injection site. Blood-thinning medications include Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, supplements

Herbal supplements are also not recommended up to 2 weeks prior to treatment.

Avoid alcohol up to 1 week before your treatment, as alcohol can cause blood-thinning effects.

Some bruising, soreness, or tightness in the treatment area is normal following treatment, but any side effects should disappear within a week after the procedure.

Following treatment, your provider may recommend the ideal sleeping position for you to allow the fillers to settle. This may be on your side.

You should be able to return to normal activities right after treatment. Still, it’s recommended that you avoid vigorous exercise or anything too strenuous in the immediate days after the procedure.