![]() Avoid itching, massaging, or picking around the injection site.Take acetaminophen to reduce pain as necessary.These are available for purchase in our offices. Apply an ice pack and Arnica topically-Arnica + Bromelain tablets are both natural supplements to reduce bruising.In some cases, a local numbing medication will be injected into or around the area(s) to be treated. In order to maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied. ![]() Arrive at the office with a “clean face”-washed and without makeup.You can learn more about what to expect from lip fillers in this related blog post. Please inform us if you have any questions about this prior to your treatment. Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders.Please let your physician assistant know if you are prone. If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores.Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior.(This is not required, but it will help to lessen bruising.) Do start taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure.Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any “anti-aging” products.John’s Wort, Gingko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E. Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve.Weiler makes the following recommendations about how to prepare for fillers: ![]() In order to reduce the amount of bruising and swelling at the injection site, Dr. What to Do Before Lip Fillers and Injections Because of this, we’ve put together a little guide for what to expect before and after receiving a filler treatment. We understand that, although it’s a small, nonsurgical and relatively painless procedure, receiving fillers or BOTOX® can be intimidating for someone who’s never done it. Here at Baton Rouge, Hammond, and Denham Springs’ Weiler Plastic Surgery, we believe that educating our patients allows them to make the best decisions for their individual needs. It can be intimidating to receive Juvéderm®, Restylane®, or other dermal fillers for the first time.
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