• In order to minimise the risk of bruising please refrain from taking any blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Aspirin, Coumadin or Ibuprofen for 1 week prior. Please consult your physician if you are taking Aspirin for medical reasons!

• Avoid supplements including St. Johns Wort, ginko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E for 1 week.

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to treatment.

• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any "Anti-Aging" products for 3 days prior.

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or hair removal cream on the area to be treated for 3 days prior.

• 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. In this instance it is recommended you start a course of antiviral medication to reduce the risk of a breakout.

• Schedule your Dermal Filler appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler will take approximately 4 to 7 days to settle. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.

• Please note you will not be able to have dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological disorders.

• Immediately after the treatment, there may be redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, and/or itching near the injection site. Avoid itching, massaging, or picking around the injection site. This is normal and generally disappears within a few hours to a few days. If these symptoms last more than 3 days, please contact me.

• You may take over the counter pain relief if you deem necessary.

• A cold compress may be used. Please do not hold directly on the area for more than 10 minutes at a time.

• Avoid drinking alcohol or partaking in strenuous exercise, as it may result in additional bruising.

• Until the swelling and redness has settled, avoid intense heat in the treated area(s). ie: sunbeds, saunas, hot tubs, waxing.

• To help alleviate bruising you may apply arnica cream • Try to minimize movement of the treated area(s). DONOT exercise for 48 hours after your procedure as this can cause migration of the filler.

• If you experience a visible bump, you can massage the area after 48 hours once the tenderness has subsided (please contact me to notify if you experience this.)

• Depending on the areas treated and the product used, you may feel "firmness". These areas will soften and settle with time (usually 1-2 weeks).

• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.

• Sunscreen and makeup can be applied, and the area can be gently washed with a gentle cleanser. Sara recommends the use of RegimA Zone skin care products. A good daily moisturiser that contains SPF is a vital part of any skin care routine. If you would like to discuss skin care further please just ask!

Please contact us immediately if you experience:

• Fever and/or chills

• If the area appears red, hot to the touch, and "angry" looking.

• Severe pain or increasing pain

• Discoloured blotches in areas not injected or blanching of injected areas

The most typical side effects (bruising, swelling, redness) are temporary and will resolve. However, please call the office to notify us if you experience any additional side effects.

Please remember that any injection causes the body to have a natural inflammatory response.

It is common for the area treated to continue to swell in the hours following your procedure and to remain swollen for up to two weeks. During this time the area treated may feel tender, be bruised and feel a bit bumpy. Please do not panic this is all part of the normal healing process.

After this time, it can appear that ‘the filler has disappeared’ this is not the case, for many you have just adjusted and become used to the post treatment swelling that initially worried you!

The results of your treatment and durability are influenced by many factors such as genetics, age and lifestyle. It is very hard to predict how many sessions each individual will need to achieve their desired result and although this will be discussed with you at your consultation and your will be advised as best as possible we cannot be held accountable if several sessions are needed. Aesthetics is an art process - not an exact science.