AFTER Your Dermal Filler Treatment
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Skin redness and swelling in the treatment area is common. This should resolve within a few days.​
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Do not massage the treated areas.
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Avoid applying heat to the treated area until any swelling or bruising have resolved.
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Routine washing and showering is fine.
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Avoid activities that cause facial flushing on the day of treatment including: consuming alcohol, exercising, and tanning.
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Gently apply a cool compress or wrapped ice pack to the treated areas for 15 minutes every few hours as needed to reduce discomfort, swelling, or bruising up to a few days after treatment. If bruising occurs it typically resolves within 7–10 days.
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If 2–4 weeks after treatment you feel that you require a touch-up, please book in.
It is normal to have redness, swelling, and discomfort for one day following your procedure.
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If you experience any of the following, these rare side effects require immediate medical attention:
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muscle weakness
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difficulty speaking
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TIMELINE
Everyone is different! We describe the following as appropriate expectations:
Results will be immediately evident
Full effect evident at 1 - 3 days.
Duration is normally 6-12 months
depending on the product and location.
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