Here is a list of medications to discontinue 7 days before any injectable treatment. Check with your doctor first since some of these drugs are necessary for medical reasons.

Aspirin, Excedrin, Ibuprofen (Motrin, Aleve, Advil), St. John’s Wart, Omega 3 Fatty acids, Vitamin E, Ginko Bilboa, Ginseng, Garlic Pills.

If you need pain medication, Tylenol is fine to use.

NOTE: If you are on Warfarin/Coumadin or Plavix, stay on it! Just know that your risk for bruising may be increased.

Avoid drinking alcohol 1-2 days prior to your appointment to minimize the risk of bruising.

If you ever had a cold sore around your mouth or near the area you’d like injected, it is advised that you take an anti-viral medication such as Valtrex to avoid potentially exacerbating an outbreak. We can also prescribe you a prophylactic dose if needed.

You may take Arnica Montana tablets one day prior to and the morning of your injections. You can purchase Arnica at any Whole Foods or Trader Joes’. Do not use it if you have high blood pressure or heart problems.

Please be mindful that bruising is always a risk regardless of whether you follow all the recommendations provided. Although meticulous care will be taken to avoid the incidence of bruising, there are no guarantees that it will not occur. Therefore, it is recommended that you avoid doing any injectables close to an event, such as a wedding, where your appearance may be of the utmost importance to you. It is best to choose a date when you will have downtime in case you have noticeable redness, swelling, or bruising post-treatment.

If you’re planning on attending an important event, it is recommended that you plan to have your treatments 3-4 weeks prior to the event to allow healing time in case of prolonged swelling and/or bruising.