What To Do After Your Dermal Filler Treatment
FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Avoid direct heat and sweat—including steam rooms, saunas, and exercising.
FOR 72 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Gently massage the area with Vaseline® or Aquaphor® several times per day
FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Avoid facials, vigorous scrubbing, massaging or aggressive exfoliating in the area treated.
Your Treatment Timeline
So, what’s next? While the experience is unique for every patient, here’s what you can expect…
IMMEDIATELY AFTER
- Potential swelling and bruising (normal!).
- Visible results are observed (e.g. volume, lift, hydration).
UP TO TWO WEEKS AFTER
- Treated area may continue to swell (normal!).
- Bruises may become more prominent as they darken and heal.
- Lumps, bumps and asymmetry may be visible as the product settles into the treated area.
14 DAYS AFTER
- Filler will settle, and the final results from this session are achieved.
- Skin is healed and you’re now eligible for a touch-up appointment based on the treatment plan set forth by your LaserAway nurse.
3-12 MONTHS AFTER
- Filler product is slowly and naturally metabolized.
- We recommend this treatment every 3-12 months to achieve and maintain optimal results.
WITH EACH SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT
- Facial features are beautifully and naturally enhanced.
- Signs of aging (such as skin folds, wrinkles, and fine lines) are softened.
- Facial volume loss due to aging is restored for a hydrated, healthy look.
- Improved facial balancing creates a more uniform, contoured, youthful appearance.
What To Do If You Experience These Common Side Effects…
FOR DISCOMFORT OR SWELLING
- Gently apply cool ice packs to the affected area, taking them on and off every three to five minutes for one to two hours (do not apply ice pack directly to the skin, or for more than five minutes at a time).
- Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated above your heart.
FOR BRUISING
- Small bruises can occur any time you receive injections, and they usually resolve within three to seven days.
- Continue to avoid alcohol until resolved, and you can gently apply makeup over them if desired.
FOR ITCHING
- Itchiness can occur when skin is cleansed with alcohol prep pads.
- Take oral liquid Benadryl®, Allegra® or Claritin® (antihistamines available over-the-counter) as needed.
- Apply hydrocortisone 1%, and Vaseline® or Aquaphor® to the affected area up to three times per day until it resolves.
FOR LUMPS AND BUMPS
- Apply slight pressure to the area for a few seconds and continue to gently massage with Vaseline® or Aquaphor®.
URGENT CONCERNS
- Dermal fillers are a safe and effective treatment, but there are always risks and it’s important to know the warning signs of a possible complication. If you experience any of the following symptoms, please give us a call at 1-888-261-8393 or come in to any LaserAway location immediately.
- Unusual or continuous pain or intense pressure in the injected area
- Any “paleness” on or adjacent to the injected area
- Any bruising or redness that begins to spread
- If you are unable to go to a LaserAway, please visit your nearest urgent care center.
Questions? Experiencing anything not covered here? Come in to any LaserAway or give us a call at 1-888-261-8393. You can book your next Fillers appointment in 1 week.