Pre/Post Treatment Instructions Body By Blink

Pre-procedural

• If any of the following conditions apply to you, you will need to delay your treatment until a later date:
• Dental work within the past two weeks or dental work scheduled within a week after treatment
• Currently sick or taking antibiotics for an infection
• Have an important event scheduled in two weeks that you cannot be bruised or swollen
• Active cold sore – if you have a history of cold sores, we need to be notified before your appointment. 
• Tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

• Come with a clean, makeup-free face (whole face)
• For a minimum of 72 hours prior to your injectable appointment, avoid all blood-thinning products (unless prescribed by your doctor), including OTC supplements (fish oil, turmeric, vitamin E, etc.), NSAIDS (Advil, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc.) and ALL ALCOHOL. For extra caution, avoid these for one week prior to treatment
• Avoid caffeine the day of treatment
• Avoid working out prior to treatment

Post-procedural

• Ice the area treated on and off to decrease swelling. Keep in mind the area will be numb from treatment for a few hours, and sensitivity to cold may be impaired. Keep the ice moving to avoid cold burns.
• To shorten healing time, continue taking Arnica Montana tablets until healed. “Healed” means no tenderness, bruising, or redness (this will be a different time period for each patient). To decrease swelling, you may take an antihistamine (Allegra, Zyrtec, or Benadryl) daily and Pepcid 40mg twice per day, starting on treatment day.
• Continue to avoid blood thinning products until you are healed. If you need extra pain medication, Extra Strength Tylenol is acceptable, as it does not have any blood thinning properties.
• Do not apply makeup until one-day post-filler treatment
• Do not use any harsh skincare products (retinol/retinoid, scrubs, acids) for 72 hours. This includes the use of a facial brush.
• To reduce swelling, sleep with your head elevated on a few pillows. To avoid uneven results and filler compression, try to sleep on your back for the first few days post-treatment.
• Do not get any facial treatments for two weeks post-treatment, including facials, lashes, waxing, or threading.
• To speed up healing, you can apply Arnica Montana Cream along with the tablets. Lips will become very dry post-filler injections. To keep hydrated, may use oil (coconut oil)
• Avoid smoking and E-cigarettes two weeks pre and post-injections. Nicotine reduces blood flow and impedes your ability to heal properly.
• Avoid sucking on straws for three days post-injectables
• Avoid consuming excess salt for several days post-filler injections to reduce swelling.
• Avoid excess massage or manual manipulations of treated areas unless directed. Specific massage techniques will be taught at your appointment if indicated.
• No dental work for two weeks post injectables.
• Do not have any vaccinations two weeks pre or post-filler injections
• Filler is hydrophilic (water-friendly). Make sure to drink half your body weight in ounces each day for the best results.