Dermal Fillers

Before your treatment, it’s important to have a detailed consultation with one of Derma Beauty Clinic’ experienced injectors. We’ll discuss your goals, medical history, medications, and any allergies. To minimise bruising and swelling, avoid taking blood-thinning medications 7 days before your appointment, as well as herbal supplements such as: garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort and omega-3 capsules. We also advise avoiding alcohol and caffeine 24 hours prior to the procedure, and waiting 2 weeks before having any facial laser or DermaPen treatments.

Taking Arnica tablets 2-3 days before your appointment can also help to minimise bruising, as can eating pineapple which is known to contain an anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain. Ensuring you have eaten before your treatment takes place may reduce the risk of becoming lightheaded during or after the procedure.

The procedure typically takes about 30 minutes, depending on the treatment area. Your injector will clean the area and may apply a topical anaesthetic to ensure comfort. Using a fine needle, the filler is then injected into the targeted areas in small amounts. You might feel a slight pinch or pressure, but the discomfort is generally minimal.

Post-treatment, you may experience mild swelling, redness, mild bruising, small puncture marks, itching, and / or asymmetry. These side effects are common, and will usually subside within a few days. Applying ice packs can help reduce swelling, and over-the-counter pain relief can help to ease any post-treatment discomfort. There is also a small chance of developing a cold sore for those that are prone to this condition. In these cases Lysine or other antiviral medications are safe to administer prior to treatment, as a preventative measure.

Following treatment, Derma Beauty Clinic advises avoiding: touching or massaging the treated area for up to 6 hours, strenuous activities, excessive sun or heat exposure, and alcohol for at least 24 hours after the treatment. You should also wait until the next day to apply make-up (unless you’re using Oxygenetix, which has been specially created for this purpose). Facial treatments such as: facials, chemical peels, IPL, microdermabrasion, and lasers shouldn’t be carried for at least 2 weeks after your dermal fillers procedure.