After your treatment, you should expect swelling and redness. You may also
experience bruising, pain, numbness, and induration, nodules, hot feeling to the
area. This will normally last less than 5 days, and for some patients may last up to
14 days. If the symptoms continue beyond 10 days or if other reactions occur,
please contact the office. Full results take 4 weeks.
You may elect to ice the area post treatment but must do so very carefully. Use an
ice pack with the fabric side against the skin,or wrap a soft plastic ice pack in a wet
thin towel. You may apply a cold compress to the area for 20 minutes per hour,
and you may do this hourly for up to 3 days.
- Do not participate in strenuous activity for 3 days following treatment
- Sleep with your head elevated on at least 2 and preferably 3 pillows. (if area
treated is the face)
- Do not scratch, pick or traumatize the area in any way. Do not massage or
manipulate the injection site. Tight clothing could cause irritation and itching, this
will go away.
- You may apply your normal skin care regimen and sunscreen normally.
- Call the office if you have any difficulty swallowing, crusting or scabbing,
asymmetry of your smile or any other unusual symptoms.
- Have Tylenol and Zyrtec, and Pepcid (an antihistamine) available at home for
discomfort and itching that may result from the procedure
- Swelling is normal and can last up to 2 weeks depending on patient.
Multiple sessions may be needed for desired results
Megan Savatgy
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