Pre-Procedure Care

• Do NOT take aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aleve, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, garlic pills, or other anti-inflammatory medications for 1-2 weeks if okay with your primary physician. These medications can increase the risk of bruising. For mild pain or headaches Tylenol is preferred.
• DO consider taking over the counter Arnica supplements (available at The Derm Institute, most supplement stores, Whole Foods, etc.) starting 3-5 days before your treatment as they have been shown to decrease bruising.
• DO inform your physician if you have a history of medication allergies, history of anaphylaxis, and any other medical problems.
• The ideal time to schedule this procedure is at LEAST 2 weeks before a big event.

Post-Procedure Care

• DO massage the treated areas 5 times a day for about 5 minutes for 5 days after treatment.
• DO hold ice packs on the treated areas gently for about 3-5 minutes a few times that day.
• Feel free to wear makeup a few hours after.
• Do NOT get a facial or massage for 2 weeks after your filler procedure.
• Avoid strenuous workouts and alcohol for 24 hours if possible.
• If bruising occurs, continue Arnica supplements, DO apply topical Arnica gel, drink fresh pineapple juice, and/or take Bromelain supplements to help bruising resolve faster.
• A few days after treatment, you will look as you did before treatment. This is normal, over time, Sculptra® will replace lost collagen.

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