RESTYLANE FILLERS

PRE TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid anti-inflammatories (such as ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, etc) aspirin, vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba one week prior to treatment, in order to reduce the possible side effects of bruising/swelling in the areas of treatment 
• Avoid Alcoholic Beverages (within 24 hours of treatment) 
• Avoid Chemical Peels and Laser skin treatments 1-2 weeks prior to treatment with fillers 
• If you tend to bruise easily, you may take Arnica tablets immediately after your treatment. For the remaining pills, please follow the directions on the bottle. You can obtain Arnica without a prescription at some pharmacies and most health food/ nutritional supplement stores like Sprouts or Clarks.

POST TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• Apply cool (not frozen) compresses for 12 hours (20 minutes every 2 hours except when sleeping) to decrease bruising and swelling. 
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. 
• Avoid sun exposure/tanning beds for 24 hours. 
• Avoid Alcoholic Beverages for 24 hours. 
• Avoid massaging/pressing the treated areas for 1-2 days unless directed otherwise. 
• Avoid exposure to extreme cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time for 1-2 days. 
**Please note…we cannot treat anyone who is pregnant or nursing**