Dr. Brooks offers Restylane for skin rejuvenation. View this page for more information. You can also learn more about cosmetic injections here.
Restylane Pre and Post Care Instructions
Juvederm/Restylane/Belotero/Revanesse/Teosyal Dermal Fillers Pre-& Post-Treatment Instructions
Pre -Treatment Instructions:
- 24 hours before: Do not drink alcoholic beverages to avoid extra bruising.
- 3 days before treatment:
- AVOID topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, or other anti aging products.
- AVOID waxing, bleaching, tweezing or the use of hair removal creams on the area to be treated.
- 7 days before treatment (to help prevent bruising):
- AVOID blood-thinning over-the-counter medications such as ASA/Aspirin, Motrin, Advil/Ibuprofen and Naproxen/Alleve.
- AVOID herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort and Omega-3 capsules.
- 14 days before: AVOID: chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, or laser treatments
- Inform Dr. Brooks/ Nurse: Kara/ Nurse: Amanda if you have a history of Perioral Herpes (Cold Sores). They will recommend you see your family doctor to receive advice on antiviral therapy before your cosmetic treatment, as they can’t treat an inflamed area.
- Tell Dr. Brooks/Nurse: Kara/ Nurse: Amanda if you have a history of excessive scarring (hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) or pigmentation disorders as the use of these products may result in additional scars or changes in pigmentation in some cases.
- Inform Dr. Brooks/ Nurse: Kara/ Nurse: Amanda if you are on any immunosuppressive therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response, as the use of these products may result in an increased risk of infection.
- Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients (Hyaluronic Acid/Lidocaine) or suffer from any neurological disorders.
- Please inform Dr. Brooks/ Nurse: Kara/ Nurse: Amanda if you have any questions before your cosmetic treatment.
Day of Treatment:
- Please arrive to the office with a clean face, or arrive early and be prepared to wash your face at the office. You may apply makeup the next day.
- You will be asked to read a consent form before treatment takes place, you may opt out at any time.
- You may experience a mild amount of discomfort or a stinging sensation following an injection.
- Redness and swelling are normal.
- There may be some tenderness at the treatment site(s) that can last for a few hours or a few days. You may develop bruises in the areas treated.
Immediately After Treatment:
- Off and on: You may apply an ice pack or cool gel pack to the areas treated. You may take Tylenol/ Acetaminophen if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.
- 4 hours following an injection: stay in an upright position. DO NOT rest your head, or lie down. DO NOT sleep on your face, or place your head on your hands while sleeping.
- For the remainder of the treatment day: AVOID exercise or strenuous movements. You may resume your other usual movements immediately.
- For 24 hours: Wait to apply make up (if you have any pinpoint bleeding, wait until it has stopped).
- For 24 hours: AVOID hot environments like saunas /extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has passed. Be sure to apply an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen. Grab an Alumier sunscreen sample from our office to try, if you need one.
- AVOID heavy pressure on the treated areas for the first few days. When cleansing your face or applying your makeup, be very gentle.
- AVOID laser treatments, resurfacing treatments, or chemical peels for a minimum of 2 weeks, as there is a possible risk of inflammation at the treatment site if the procedures are performed after treatment.
- Be careful – patients who experience skin injury near the site of an injection with these products may be at higher risk for side effects.
Call your doctor immediately if you have:
- Changes in your vision
- Signs of a stroke (including sudden difficulty speaking, numbness or weakness in your face, arms, or legs, difficulty walking, face drooping, severe headache, dizziness, or confusion)
- White appearance of the skin/ lace looking appearance/ what resembles necrotic (dead) skin
- Unusual pain during or shortly after treatment
Be sure to call your doctor if you have:
- Significant pain away from the injection site
- Any redness and/or visible swelling that lasts for more than a few days
- Any side effect that occurs weeks/months after treatment
- Any other symptoms that cause you concern
You can report any side effects for:
Juvederm (Allergan) during business hours at 1-877-345-5372
Restylane (Galderma) during business hours at 1-800-461-2081 (distribution)
Belotero during business hours at 1-905-315-1193 (distribution in Ontario)
Revanesse during business hours at 1-866-353-3015 (distribution*a Canadian Company)
Teosyal during business hours at 1-866-671-3571 (distribution Cambridge, Ontario)
Your follow- up can be arranged 14 days or later after treatment. If you did not set one up the day of your injections, then be sure to call if you would like to see us back for a follow up/touch up. We have a great track record, but results can vary. Our intentions are never for bad results, so please allow us to see you back to see if we can correct it.
Please do not hesitate to call our office at (403) 487-0460 if you have any questions or concerns.
About Dr. Trevor Brooks
Dr. Trevor Brooks is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving southern Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Known for his surgical talent, clear communication skills and welcoming personality, Dr. Brooks has become one of Medicine Hat’s leading cosmetic surgeons.
Dr. Brooks has trained hands-on with world-renowned plastic surgery faculty members and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Learn more about Dr. Brooks…