Filler in Waterloo

Before your appointment for filler in Waterloo, talk to your provider about your medical history and any current medications you are taking. Generally, clients should avoid blood thinners and supplements for at least a week before their appointment, but if you are taking these under your doctor’s direction, talk to your doctor before discontinuing any medications.

2 days before your appointment, stop using topical skin products that contain retinol, glycolic acid, alpha-hydroxy acid, or anti-aging products. Avoid alcohol for at least one full day before your appointment.

Immediately after your injectables appointment at Premier Dermatology, avoid touching or massaging the injection site to make sure you don’t move the filler around. Keep your head upright for 4 hours after treatment to minimize swelling and speed up recovery. For the next 24 hours, avoid strenuous activity and aerobics.

For the next 72 hours after your treatment, avoid direct sunlight. If you go outside, use sunscreen. Much like how UV radiation can prematurely age the skin, UV radiation can disperse the filler and reduce the duration of your treatment with filler in Waterloo.

For the next week, don’t use harsh skincare products (scrubs, toners, abrasive cleansers, etc.), which can disrupt the placement of your fillers. Alcohol and excess salt can increase swelling, so avoid these for at least a week as well. Wait at least 4 weeks before having any other skincare or laser treatments.

If you do experience swelling, apply a cold compress. Sleep with your face up and slightly elevated for 1 to 2 days.

The Juvederm filler formula includes a small amount of lidocaine that helps reduce pain. The extent to which the fillers hurt will depend on your pain tolerance and your personal skin sensitivity. If you are anxious about pain or needles in general, please don’t hesitate to tell your provider so we can help sufficiently address your concerns before your appointment for filler in Waterloo.

Botox works to prevent and reverse wrinkles by stopping the muscle underneath the skin from contracting the skin into a wrinkle in the first place. Juvederm smooths lines and folds away by restoring volume to your face. We design many of our patients a comprehensive treatment plan that often includes both Botox and filler—Botox for the forehead, and filler for the rest of the face.