PRE-TREATMENT ADVICE FOR DERMAL FILLER AND ANTI‑WRINKLE INJECTIONS

Discontinue blood-thinning medication for 7 days prior to treatment as they may increase your risk of bruising. This includes Aspirin and Ibuprofen. (If any medication is prescribed, such as Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Apixaban etc, you must check with your doctor first before stopping). Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort and omega-3 capsules.

Avoid using topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid etc. for 3 days prior to treatment.

Avoid facial laser and Derma Pen treatments for 2 weeks before and after treatment.

Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before (and after) the procedure.

Please attend your appointment without makeup on the area(s) to be treated.

Arnica tablets can be taken to reduce the risk of bruising (start taking 2-3 days before appointment).

Eating pineapple for a few days before treatment may potentially reduce your risk of bruising as it contains an anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain.

Ensure you have had something to eat before your appointment to decrease the chances of light-headedness during your treatment.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BOOK FILLER TREATMENT IF YOU:

• Under the age of 18
• Have an active infection near the site of injection (i.e. cold sores)
• Have a known allergy/hypersensitivity to dermal filler or to lidocaine
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an abnormal bleeding condition (e.g. haemophilia, thrombocytopenia)
• You have had your COVID-19 Vaccine in the last two weeks (or plan to have it within two weeks of treatment)

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BOOK BOTULINUM TOXIN TREATMENT IF YOU:

• Are under the age of 18
• Have an active infection near the site of injection
• Have a known allergy/hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin A
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an abnormal bleeding condition (e.g. haemophilia, thrombocytopenia)
• Have a neuromuscular or wasting disease (e.g. myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome etc.)
• Are taking aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g. amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin etc.)
• You have had your COVID-19 Vaccine in the last two weeks (or plan to have it within two weeks of treatment)