Cosmetic Dermal Fillers Aftercare
What can you expect?
The clinical effects will be seen straight after your dermal filler injections, but you will also have some swelling from the anesthetic and the reaction of having an injection.
It is normal to have some redness, swelling and tenderness in the treated area and this will pass quickly.
It is recommended that you apply apply a cool compress to relieve swelling and bruising, and that you have Paracetamol if you need any thing for the tenderness.
After the dermal filler injection we suggest that
- You do not apply cosmetics/makeup for 48 hours
- Especially avoid moisturiser or products that contain AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids/Glycolics), BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids) or Retinoids
- You do not exercise strenuously for 48 hours
- You avoid extremes of hot or cold for 48 hours
- You avoid drinking alcohol for 48 hours (it opens the blood vessels and may increase swelling or bleeding)
- You should avoid blood thinner products (Aspirin/Disprin and anti inflammatory.
- You should drink regularly during the day (approximate 8 glasses of water is recommended daily)
- You can gently massage any lumps in the area treated by dermal fillers carefully with clean fingers
- For the next 14 days you should NOT have facials, waxing, Gycolic or AHA peels, liquid Nitrogen or Laser treatments in the same area
- Laser resurfacing be done after the dermal filler has disappeared from the skin.
Sometimes, the areas treated with our dermal filler require additional filling. We recommend that you return to Results Laser Clinic within two to four weeks, so we can assess your satisfaction with the outcome.
The effects can last for a number of months, so we recommend that you stay ahead of the affects of skin damage and repeat the application before the problem area becomes too noticeable.
