To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid the following for 2 days prior to treatment:–

–Alcoholic beverages

–Anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin

–Vitamin E, fish oil or flaxseed oil

–Ginkgo Biloba

If you have a history of oral herpes (cold sores), and anticipate treatment in or around the lips, you should be pre-treated prior to the procedure by your primary care provider or plan to initiate antiviral medication, as prescribed by your primary care provider, immediately following your treatment.

Make sure you avoid dental work and any vaccines for 2-4 weeks prior to filler and for a minimum of 2 weeks after.

–Remain upright (no bending over, reclining or lying down) for 4 hours

–Do not massage, scratch or rub the injection site(s)

–Do not use Mia or other brand face scrubbers for 24 hours

–Do not use Arbonne or other brand ultrasound wands for 24 hours

–Do not use anti-inflammatory medication, including aspirin, for 24 hours after treatment

–Avoid makeup for 2 hours after injection(s)

–Do not wear a hat for 4 hours after injection(s)

 BOTOX® Treatments

–Exercise the treated muscles every 15 minutes for 4 hours

–Effects are not immediate – you should see results in 3-14 days

–If more results are desired, follow up treatments can be scheduled in 14 days

Filler Treatments

You may apply ice, as needed, for the remainder of the day to reduce swelling

–Gently massage any nodules that appear after 24 hours, otherwise do not massage, scratch or rub the injection site(s) including avoiding the use of Mia or other brand face scrubbers for 24 hours after treatment

–Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for 2 weeks, especially if you have a history of oral herpes

–Avoid saunas and/or steam baths for 2 weeks to reduce the risk of bruising

–Drink plenty of water for the 48 hours following injection to maximize benefits of dermal filler

After photos

Schedule your follow up, 15-minute after photo appointment 14-20 days after your treatment or text your selfie photos (the same as your before photos: relaxed face, smiling, frowning, looking up and a pucker if we treated your lips) to Cunningham Clinic at 720-272-9543 to complete your treatment chart.

Before your appointment:

To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid the following for 2 days prior to treatment:

–Alcoholic beverages

–Anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin,

–Vtamin E, fish oil or flaxseed oil

–Ginkgo Biloba

To maximize effectiveness of treatment:

Do not use antiperspirant or deodorant for 72 hours prior to treatment.  Please arrive to appointment with any and all underarm hair removed by shaving (waxing decreases the ability to focus your treatment on specific hyperactive areas)

After your treatment:

Do not massage, scratch or rub the injection site(s).  Effects are not immediate – you should see results in 3-14 days.  If more results are desires, follow up treatments can be scheduled 14 days after initial treatment.  Avoid antiperspirant or deodorant use for 2 hours after injection(s)