One Week Prior to Lip Injections

• ✓Avoid blood-thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve.
• ✓Avoid supplements, including St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.

2 Days Prior to Injections

• ✓Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any “anti-aging” products.
• ✓Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
• ✓Do start taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure. (This is not required, but it will help to lessen bruising.)

24 Hours Prior to Injections

• ✓Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior.

General Recommendations

• ✓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. Please make the provider aware prior to your appointment if you are prone.
• ✓Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders. Please inform us if you have any questions about this prior to your treatment.
• ✓No dental work until at least two weeks after.