Kansas City FILLERS Treatment Services

Dermal filler risks and considerations 

• Dermal fillers are safe but side effects can occur. The most common side effects are: 

• Skin rash 
• Itching 
• Pimple-like eruptions 
• Redness 
• Bruising 
• Bleeding 
• Swelling 
• Skin damage that causes a wound, infection or scarring 
• Blindness or other vision problems 
• Death of skin cells due to loss of blood flow to the area 

Avoid: 

• Blood thinning medications – consult with provider if you are taking a blood thinner for medical reasons 
• Supplements ie: St. John’s Wort, ginkgo biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng and vitamin E for 1 week 
• No Tretinoin, Retin-A, Glycolic Acids – any anti-aging products for 3 days 
• No waxing, bleaching, tweezing or hair removal cream on the area that was treated 
• Do not lay down in a massage table for the first 24 hours after injection 
• Do not perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for at least 1-2 days 
• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling 
• If you have swelling, you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes of each hour 
• Use Tylenol for discomfort 
• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling 
• If you have had cold sores anytime in the past please let provider know 
• Dermal filler is NOT permanent – you will need continuous treatments for optimal results 

Swelling, redness, and bruising are normal, however, call us immediately if you’re experiencing any of the following: severe or extended pain, signs of infection or compromised blood supply. Symptoms include blanching or whitening/darkening/blackening of the skin, any discoloration, severe pain, or skin break/sloughing.