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HELLO GORGEOUS MED SPA®

74 W. Washington Street

Oswego, IL 60543

630-636-6193

hellogorgeousskin@yahoo.com

Pre + Post Care Guide

DERMAL FILLER

ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT

Dermal fillers are FDA-approved injectable gels designed to restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth deeper lines. Most fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that provides hydration and structure to the skin.

Common treatment areas include:

  • • Lips
  • • Cheeks
  • • Jawline
  • • Chin
  • • Nasolabial folds
  • • Marionette lines
  • • Under-eye hollows

Results are visible immediately, with final results settling within 10–14 days.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

To reduce bruising and swelling:

  • • Avoid alcohol 24–48 hours prior
  • • Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days (unless medically necessary)
  • • Avoid strenuous exercise the day of treatment
  • • Discontinue retinol 3 days prior
  • • Avoid dental procedures 2 weeks before and after treatment
  • • Reschedule if you develop cold sores, infection, rash, or illness

If you are prone to cold sores, notify us prior to treatment — preventive medication may be recommended.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT

Immediately after treatment, you may experience:

  • • Swelling
  • • Tenderness
  • • Bruising
  • • Firmness
  • • Mild asymmetry

Swelling is normal and may peak at 48 hours. Lips may swell more than other areas. Most swelling resolves within 3–7 days. Final results are evaluated at 14 days.

AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

For best results and safety:

First 6 hours:

  • • Do not touch, press, or massage treated areas
  • • Avoid makeup if possible

First 24 hours:

  • • Avoid strenuous exercise
  • • Avoid alcohol
  • • Avoid excessive heat (saunas, hot tubs)
  • • Sleep with head elevated

First 48 hours:

  • • Avoid facials, lasers, chemical peels
  • • Avoid extreme temperatures

For 2 weeks:

  • • Avoid dental work
  • • Avoid aggressive facial massage

Cold compress may be applied gently to reduce swelling.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contact Hello Gorgeous Med Spa® immediately if you experience:

  • • Severe or increasing pain
  • • Skin discoloration (white, gray, or purple patches)
  • • Blistering
  • • Vision changes
  • • Severe asymmetry
  • • Signs of infection

These are rare but require immediate evaluation.

LONGEVITY + MAINTENANCE

Depending on area treated and product used, results may last:

  • Lips: 6–12 months
  • Cheeks/Jawline: 9–18 months

We recommend follow-up evaluation at 2 weeks if needed. Consistent maintenance preserves facial balance and structure over time.

PROFESSIONAL CARE MATTERS

Results are optimized when all pre and post instructions are followed carefully. All treatments at Hello Gorgeous Med Spa® are performed by licensed medical professionals.

Individual results vary. A full consultation is required prior to treatment.

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