Dermal Filler
Before Your Visit
Getting ready for your Dermal Filler treatment
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Thank you for choosing Aida Medical Aesthetics. Please read these instructions carefully before your Dermal Filler appointment — a little preparation helps you get the most beautiful, comfortable result.
- ✓A few simple guidelines before your treatment can make a difference between a good result and a fantastic one!
- ✓If you have a special event or vacation coming up, please keep in mind that you should schedule your treatment at least 2 weeks in advance.
- ✓Dental cleaning or dental work (crowns, root canals, etc.), must be scheduled 2 weeks before or after filler injection.
- ✓Patients should not schedule any invasive procedures for 3-4 weeks before or after dermal fillers. These include, but are not limited to:
- ✓Surgery of any kind
- ✓Internal device placement
- ✓Tattoos or permanent makeup
- ✓Any vaccines
- ✓If you develop a cold/flu, cold sore, blemish or rash, etc. in the area to be treated prior to your appointment, please wait at least 2 weeks to reschedule.
- ✓If you have a cold sore, you must reschedule your lip filler appointment. You must be without a cold sore for 3-4 weeks prior to your lip filler appointment.
- ✓Fillers are not generally recommended if you have a history of surgical facelifts/implants in the past.
- ✓Do not receive dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- ✓It is recommended to discontinue aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve), platelet inhibitors, anticoagulants, fish oil, vitamin E, vitamin A, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, garlic, kava kava, celery root and any other herbal or homeopathic remedies that may contribute to bleeding risk at least 1 week prior to dermal filler injections. Please consult with your primary care provider prior to discontinuing any of these medications.
- ✓If you have a history of a neuromuscular or immunosuppressive disorder, please get a signed note from your treating provider authorizing the use of dermal fillers.
- ✓Avoid alcohol, Niacin supplements, and cigarettes 24-48 hours before and after your treatment, as these may contribute to increased swelling, bruising, and irritation. Limit caffeine intake.
- ✓If you have a history of cold sores, please Inform us, we recommend pretreatment with medication prior to your injections. Please let us know if you need a prescription called into your pharmacy.
- ✓If you develop a cold/flu, cold sore, blemish or rash, etc. in the area to be treated prior to your appointment, we recommend you reschedule your appointment until it resolves.
- ✓Please discontinue products containing retinol (Retin-A) 3 days prior to treatments to avoid increased redness and irritation.
- ✓Please wait at least 2 weeks before and after your dermal fillers to have any other cosmetic facial treatments, including laser, ultrasound, peel, facials, microneedling, microdermabrasion, etc.
- ✓Please come to your filler appointment on time with NO makeup if possible.
Questions or concerns at any time? Call or text us at (617) 313-2723 — we are always happy to help.