Liquid Facelift

What to Expect After the Procedure

A liquid facelift is a great option for patients who do not have severe volume loss and sagging or patients who do not want to undergo a surgical procedure. The results of a noninvasive combination treatment are usually visible immediately after the treatment (unless Sculptra is used, which takes a couple of months to appear) and require minimal downtime.

Our doctors’ expert techniques provide patients with natural-looking results. Many of our patients tell us they receive compliments on their “well-rested” appearance, but friends and family can rarely tell that they have had work done.

Filler Treatment Guidelines

During your procedure:

• An assessment will be made by your physician to determine type of product and
  appropriate amount needed.
• Multiple injections will be administered to treated areas.
• The filler contains lidocaine, however some physicians may decide to use a topical
  numbing agent or local anesthesia injections prior to filler injections.
• You may have a very small amount of pinpoint bleeding where the needle was
  inserted. This usually subsides in a few minutes.

After your procedure:

• You may use your regular skincare products and make-up.
• You can apply ice packs to ease tenderness and swelling.
• Do NOT manipulate, rub, massage, apply pressure, etc. to treated areas or lay face
  down after treatment.
• Immediately after the treatment, you will experience swelling which can last 1 – 3 days. The
  above-mentioned fillers are made from hyaluronic acid (which is a substance your body
  normally produces) and it attracts water to it which causes the swelling.
• You may feel lumps where the filler was injected. This is also swelling and they will
  subside in about 3 – 5 days and are usually not visible.
• You may get a bruise from the injections. If so, you are welcome to come into the office
  the following day and have the bruise(s) treated with a laser at no charge.
• You may also take Arnica pills before and/or after the treatment to decrease risk of
  bruising and to help any bruises you have to subside faster. We have Arnica available
  for purchase.
• Results are immediate but due to the swelling, the expected end result can be seen
  between 7 – 10 days.
• Follow any additional specific post treatment instructions from your physician.
• It is always a possibility that you may not get the desired result after one treatment.

Please contact our office if you have any questions or concerns at (858) 657-1002.