Getting The Best Results

What you do before and after matters just as much as what’s in the syringe.

Injectables might look like a simple in-and-out treatment, but there’s a reason the best results come from patients who are informed, prepared, and follow through. A little planning makes your treatment smoother, your outcome better, and your recovery easier.

Before Your Appointment

• Avoid blood thinners for 3–5 days (if medically appropriate): this includes aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, turmeric, vitamin E, and especially alcohol.
• No intense workouts or facials 8 hours before your treatment.
• No dental procedures 7 days before (or after) your treatment.
• Disclose everything: medications, supplements, past cosmetic procedures, allergies, medical history (especially autoimmune issues or history of cold sores). Hydrate well — filler loves water, and so does your skin.
• No makeup on or around the treatment area. It will need to be removed anyway.
• Mentally prep for a little swelling or bruising — especially if it’s your first time or you're treating a sensitive area like lips or under-eyes.
• Take arnica. You can find it at major grocery stores and pharmacies under the brand
• ArniCare. The sublingual tablets are best used 3 days prior and after your treatment to prevent and treat bruising.

Don’t...

• Book your appointment the day before a big event or photoshoot.
• Arrive sunburned, freshly tanned, or with an active skin breakout.
• Show up late and rushed. You want your injector calm, focused, and ready to map your face
• like a masterpiece — not speed-run your consult.

Aftercare Basics

• Skip saunas, steam rooms, and hot yoga for 24–48 hours.
• No facials or massages over the treated area for at least 1 week.
• You can sleep with your head elevated the first night, especially after filler if you want to be extra careful.
• Don’t poke, squish, or rub the area — let the product settle.
• Ice sparingly and only if advised — never apply ice packs directly to skin.
• Expect swelling or asymmetry in the first few days — trust the two to three week window.

Pro Tips

• Plan your treatments smartly: neuromodulators take ~2 weeks to kick in; fillers settle in ~2 weeks as well. Time your events accordingly.
• Ask your injector for customized prep and aftercare — some products and areas require special instructions.
• Stacking treatments? Your provider may space them out intentionally. Trust the pacing. Good injectables are built, not rushed.

The best results don’t just come from what’s injected — they come from how you prepare, how you heal, and how well you and your injector work as a team.