Contraindicated if you are:

o Pregnant or Breastfeeding

o Have an active infection at site of treatment.

o Reaction to filler in the past

Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)

Expect bruising and swelling that can last 2 weeks.

Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible, for a period of 1 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS, have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

Schedule your appointment(s) at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.

Reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or infection in the treatment area.

If you have a history of cold sores, please let your provider know, they may put you on an anti-viral medication prior to treatment.

Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.

Results from the Dermal Filler injections can take up to 4 weeks to settle.

HEALING PROCESS: Sun-burn like effects (redness, peeling, warmth, swelling, tightness, dryness, and minor discomfort) is normal at treatment site for 1-3 days.

Skin may appear darker after treatment, but should flake off within 7-10 days.

Please allow skin to flake off naturally WITHOUT picking. A certain degree of discomfort, redness, and/or irritation during and after treatment is expected.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Natural collagen & elastin building process takes place over 4 - 6 weeks; optimal results seen at 3 - 6 months after last treatment.

A series of 3 treatment spaced out between 6-8 weeks is recommended for the optimal and lasting results. And then 1 - 2 treatments every year for maintenance. POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

First 24 hours: X Avoid sun exposure X Avoid working out and/ or excessive sweating or HEAT for 48 hours (This includes dry saunas, blow drying, or light workouts) X Avoid immersing into any bodies of water (Bath tub, jacuzzi, lakes, ocean) X Avoid facial products with active ingredients for 7 - 10 days (AHA/BHA, retinol) X Avoid chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, & other treatments for at least 2 weeks X Avoid tox or fillers for at least 2 weeks after treatment X Avoid using makeup for at least 48 hours (Okay to use any mineral base after 24 hours)

HEALING PROCESS: Sun-burn like effects (redness, peeling, warmth, swelling, tightness, dryness, and minor discomfort) is normal at treatment sites for 1-3 days. Skin may appear darker after treatment, but should flake off within 7-10 days.Please allow skin to flake off naturally WITHOUT picking. A certain degree of discomfort, redness, and/or irritation during and after treatment is expected.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Natural collagen & elastin building process takes place over 4 - 6 weeks; optimal results seen at 3 - 6 months after last treatment.

POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Avoid sun exposure 

• Avoid working out and/ or excessive sweating or HEAT for 48 hours (This includes dry saunas, blow drying, or light workouts) 

• Avoid immersing into any bodies of water (Bath tub, jacuzzi, lakes, ocean) 

• Avoid facial products with active ingredients for 7 - 10 days (AHA/BHA, retinol) 

• Avoid chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, & other treatments for at least 2 weeks 

• Avoid using makeup for at least 48 hours (Okay to use any mineral base after 24 hours)

SKINCARE - with Vital Aesthetics Post-Care kit

First 24 hours:
Apply hyaluronic acid every 4 hours after treatment - IF YOU EXPERIENCE A BURNING SENSATION - skip hyaluronic acid until day 2. Keep a layer of post-treatment ointment on your face throughout the day - either on top of the hyaluronic acid, or on bare skin.

Cleanse with gentle papaya enzyme cleanser in the evening. Apply post-treatment ointment.
Day 2-3: Cleanse with papaya enzyme cleanser, apply hyaluronic acid, apply post-treatment ointment. Apply mineral SPF. 

Day 4 - 5 Cleanse with papaya enzyme cleanser, apply hyaluronic acid, OK to use a gentle moisturizer, apply mineral SPF. 

Start using a retinol or any other products with active ingredients after 10-14 days or when the majority of your skin has peeled off.SKINCARE:

SKINCARE - with Vital Aesthetics Post-Care kit AND Antage Stem Cell Kit

First 24 hours:-Cleanse with a gentle cleanser (You don’t need to do this part every time you reapply your serums. Do this morning and night.-Growth factor (Apply every 4 hours) -Hyaluronic (every 4 hours)-Physical/ Mineral SPF (during the day)

Day 2: Morning:-Cleanse-Growth factor-Hyaluronic-Physical/ Mineral SPF Evening:-Cleanse-Growth factor-Hyaluronic-SERUM (In the AnteAge post care kit)

Day 3 - 5 Evening: Morning:-Cleanse-Growth factor-Hyaluronic-SERUM (In the AnteAge post care kit)-ACCELERATOR (In the AnteAge post care kit)-Biogel/ Aquaphor (optional but this is to keep moisture in)-Physical/ Mineral SPF-Cleanse-Growth factor-Hyaluronic-SERUM (In the AnteAge post care kit)-ACCELERATOR (In the AnteAge post care kit)-Biogel/ Aquaphor (optional but this is to keep moisture in) Start using a retinol or any other products with active ingredients after 10-14 days or when the majority of your skin has peeled off.

Please speak to your esthetician if you need any recommendations on a skin care routine to help maintain your results.