Dermal Fillers

Written By Ambient Aesthetics

Before Care:

  • Stop retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, Vitamin E for 5–7 days pre/post.

  • Stop alcohol, caffeine, ibuprofen before and after.

  • Avoid smoking until injection sites heal.

  • Arrive with clean skin.

Risks / Side Effects:

  • Swelling, redness, bruising

  • Lumps or unevenness

  • Migration of filler

  • Infection or abscess

  • Vascular occlusion (rare but serious)

  • Cold sores may be triggered

Aftercare:

  • Do not touch for 12 hours.

  • Avoid chlorine for 12 hours.

  • Avoid saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds for 2 weeks.

  • Do not sleep on your side if cheeks/jaw treated (filler needs to set).

  • No other treatments in the area for 2 weeks.

  • Wear SPF 30+.

  • Drink water to help dermal fillers last longer.

  • May require more than 1 treatment to reach desired outcome.

  • Contact Ambient Aesthetics if any concerns.

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