Dermal Fillers - Sarah Belle Cosmetic Tattooing

Pre Procedure Advice

At the time of booking

Please let me know if you have any medical conditions or are on any medication which thins the blood or suppresses your immune system
Please let me know if you have previous filler in the area done elsewhere
If you have an upcoming trip (especially abroad) within two weeks of your appointment we will need to reschedule for safety reasons

What To Do Before Dermal Fillers

in order to reduce the amount of bruising and swelling at the injection site

One Week Prior to Your Appointment

Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

Avoid supplements, including St. John’s Wort, Gingko biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.

2 Days Prior to Your Appointment

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.

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.

Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any ingredients, or suffer from neurological or immune disorders. Please inform us if you have any questions about this prior to your treatment.

The Day Of Treatment

Arrive at with a “clean face”—washed and without makeup.

In order to maximise your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied.

Eat a meal an hour before, especially if you are prone to fainting (also bring a sugary fizzy drink or some fruit if prone).

Post Procedure Advice

PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU:

Have fever and/or chills
Have discoloured blotches in areas not injected
Have blanching of injected areas
Notice the area appears red and/or hot to the touch
Have severe or increasing pain

Following your dermal filler treatment some common injection related reactions may occur:

Redness – Any redness should decrease over 6/24-hour period. A clean, light make-up can be applied to cover any redness approximately 48 hours post treatment.

Swelling – do not expose the treated area to intense heat or to extreme cold for two weeks following treatment. A clean cool pack can be applied directly to the treated area. Nonprescription anti-inflammatories may prove useful in the reduction of swelling so long as you are medically suitable to take them. However, bruising may be enhanced and/or prolonged with the use of anti-inflammatories.

Bruising – dermal filler injections can cause areas of bruising although this would not normally be expected to occur, the eye contour being the area at most risk. Any such bruising will be temporary. If you are taking any medication or dietary supplements that can affect platelet function and bleeding time, the severity and period of bruising can be extended. Be aware that taking aspirin or similar medication may increase the likelihood of bruising. Arnica cream and/or tablets can help to minimise and resolve bruising more quickly. Make-up can be applied to cover bruising approximately 4 hours post treatment, just not directly over the injection points.

Tenderness or discomfort at injection site for 24-72 hours following treatment – non-prescription analgesia can be taken.

Itching may occur for 7-14 days following treatment – Non-prescription anti-histamines may alleviate any itching. These sensations will usually typically resolve within days and many people are able to return to their normal activities the same day. Some people may react differently and may experience these reactions for longer. However, these reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 7-14 days as the skin returns to normal.

It is advisable to:

Refrain from touching the treated areas with your hands until the pores have had chance to close. This is to reduce the risk of infection at the site of injection.
Only apply makeup at least 4 hours post treatment – mineral is recommended.
Do not use soaps on the treated skin area until the redness subsides and where possible only use warm / tepid water and / or gentle skin cleansers for cleansing. Do not scrub. Pat to dry only.
Refrain from intensive sun light (e.g. sunbeds and sunbathing), saunas, steam bath for a period of at least 2 weeks.
Avoid electrolysis, waxing, bleaching of treated area for 72 hours.
Avoid swimming in chlorinated water for approximately 14 days.
Massage the area if needed after 5-7 days (not before).