Avoid any blood thinners like: aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Excedrin, Alleve, and Naproxen for a week before treatment.Be sure to let your injector know if you are on any prescription blood thinners.Don’t take any fish oil, vitamin E, ginseng or ginko bilboa. Try to stop those about 1 week prior to the treatment.Avoid drinking any alcohol for 1-2 days prior to injections.Cut garlic out of your diet 1-2 days before injections.Drink plenty of water the day before your treatment.

Bromelain and Aloe Vera can be used to reduce pain and swelling.Tylenol can be taken for pain before treatment, since it does not thin the blood.Arnica Montana, a homeopathic remedy found at drug stores and health-food stores, can be taken the morning before treatment to help reduce pain and inflammation.

If you are getting fillers in your lips and have a history of cold sores, be sure to let your doctor know, they may advise you to take Valtrex before or after your treatment.A cold compress should be applied for 10 minutes prior to injections to constrict blood vessels and to numb the area.

Do not apply make-up for at least 4 hours after treatment. Tiny injection site holes in the skin are still open and at risk for infection immediately after treatment.Tylenol can be taken to relieve pain.

Alcohol should be avoided for 24 hours after treatment to reduce bruising.Stay cool and avoid heat such as hot showers, saunas, washing the face with hot water, and cooking over a hot stove for 24 hours after treatment.No exercise or strenuous activity for 24 hours after treatment.

Avoid extended sunlight or UV exposure until swelling has diminished, always apply at least an SPF 30 sunscreen.Apply a cold compress gently on and off the treated area for 5-10 minutes each hour the first few days. Never apply direct ice cubes to the skin.No Clarasonic or Nuface use and don’t rub or massage rigorously.Elevate your head! Sleep on your back with your head elevated on a few extra pillows to reduce swelling and the risk of rolling over on your face.Fillers are still moldable for about a week or two after injections. After lip fillers avoid drinking from straws or smoking cigarettes for at least 24 hours. Be very gentle with any contact to the treated area.Wait at least a week before getting additional cosmetic injectables, IPL, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing etc., on the treated area.