Filler Treatments and Full Facial Balancing in Fort Collins & Breckenridge

Please plan your treatment to allow for several days or more of potential swelling, tenderness, and bruising.

Always inform your provider of all medications, including supplements you may be taking and whether there are any recent changes to your medications such as a new antibiotic.

Always inform your provider of your full medical, surgical, social, psychological, allergy, and medication history.

Certain medications can thin your blood and increase your risk of bruising. These medications include Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, as well as others. These medications should be avoided 14 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure if possible.

Other medications such as aspirin, blood thinners, and antiplatelet medications will also thin your blood but should NOT be stopped without discussing it with your doctor first. 

Avoid alcoholic beverages for 48 HOURS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce the chance of bruising.

You may consider starting oral arnica 7-10 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce risk of bruising. Follow the directions on the bottle.

If you are having dermal filler placed to your tear trough please take an antihistamine (Claritin®, Zyrtec®, or Loratadine®) for 3 days prior to treatment to help reduce post-treatment swelling.

If you have an active cold sore/fever blister, canker sore, shingles you will need to postpone treatment. If you are prone to developing cold sores/fever blisters or shingles, please contact us 1 week before treatment for recommendations.

If you have recently used the medication Accutane®, it is recommended to postpone treatment until at least six months after stopping the medication.

Notify your provider of any personal history of autoimmune disease or other proinflammatory conditions.

Please note that you cannot be treated with dermal filler if any of the following pertain to you:

• If you have an active cold sore, fever blister, canker sore, shingles, bacterial infections, or active cancer in the area being treated

• If you are currently taking antibiotics or within two weeks of taking antibiotics

• If you have undergone any recent cancer treatment including chemotherapy or radiation within the last 12 months

• If you are immunocompromised or are taking medications that suppress your immune system

• If you have had any procedures/conditions that could put you in an inflamed state 2 WEEKS BEFORE your procedure. These procedures/conditions include any surgeries, dental procedures, immunizations, illnesses (bacterial, viral, or fungal)

• If you have a lidocaine, tetracine, benzocaine, or any other anesthetic allergy.

• If you are allergic to bee stings or bee venom (you may be required to perform a skin sensitivity test to ensure your are not allergic to the dissolving agent) 

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.

Do not manipulate, push, or rub injection sites within the FIRST 72 HOURS.

We recommend sleeping on your back exclusively for the FIRST 72 HOURS

Avoid any other procedures that would result in the manipulation of your face for TWO WEEKS AFTER your treatment. These procedures include chemical peels, microneedling, RF microneedling, laser, facials, massage, waxing, or any other similar treatments.

Exercise should be avoided within the first 24-72 hours as it may increase swelling.

For 24 HOURS post procedure:

• Do not touch your face

• Do not apply makeup

• Avoid strenuous exercise or becoming excessively hot and sweaty

• Do not use NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin (unless advised to do so by your physician)

• Do not drink alcohol

You might have some redness, swelling, and pinpoint bleeding that should resolve within several days. Bruising may occur and may last up to 14 days. 

Certain areas of the face such as the under eyes, will swell more than others. Swelling and bruising may last several days to weeks.

If you received hyaluronidase, any overcorrection resulting from the loss of your own hyaluronic acid will usually be temporary and is expected to resolve within a few days. The breakdown of the dermal filler will be permanent.

As a consequence of swelling and the action of the hyaluronidase, you may notice some asymmetry. The final result is usually not complete until 2 weeks. You may require additional dissolving treatments to reach desired outcome. 

You may elect to ice the area post treatment but must do so very carefully. Use an ice pack with the fabric side against the skin or wrap a soft plastic ice pack in a wet thin towel. Apply the ice pack approximately 30 seconds on, and 30 seconds off. Icing too vigorously can cause frostbite and scarring. You may apply a cold compress to the area for 20 minutes per hour, and you may do this hourly for up to 3 days.

Your skin may be more sensitive during the first several days after treatment. Use gentle skin care products during this time and wait 3 days before using harsher treatment products such as retinol, or AHA.

Use arnica gel or tablets as directed on the bottle to reduce bruising

Avoid any procedures/conditions that would make your body inflamed 2 WEEKS AFTER your procedure this would include any surgeries, dental procedures, immunizations, illnesses (bacterial, viral, or fungal), or antibiotic use.

If you notice any significant spreading redness, swelling, blanching (whitening of the skin), bluing of the skin, or any increased pain out of proportion to the mild tenderness that can be expected from a procedure, or any other concerning symptoms please contact the office immediately.

If you have any signs of severe allergic reaction including: shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the tongue, eyelids, lips, hoarseness of the voice, spreading hives, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, please contact 911 and go to your nearest emergency department.