After Care Instructions for Injectable Fillers

1. Ice treatment area for 15 minutes every hour for four hours upon arriving home.

2. Avoid substances that reduce blood clotting such as aspirin, Vitamin E, fish oil, St John’s Wort, coumadin (warfarin), or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as, ibuprofen (Advil) for the next 48 hours.

3. Continue Bromelain and Arnica tablets for 5 days after procedure. These are readily available at Whole Foods or other local vitamin markets.

4. Sleeping on your back is preferable for at least 48 hours to minimize uneven pressure on your face.

5. Do not massage or manipulate treatment areas unless instructed to do so.

6. Do not engage in heavy aerobic or weight-lifting exercise for 24 hours

7. No tobacco or alcohol for 48 hours.

8. Avoid abrasive procedures, such as exfolients, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, or dermabrasion for 1 week after the procedure.

9. Communicate any questions or concerns to Dr. Liu here.