Fillers

The facial fillers used at House of Beauty are made from hyaluronic acid. The use of fillers can eliminate wrinkles, plump and hydrate lips, replace soft-tissue volume loss, raise scar depressions, and volumize creases and folds of the face. As we age, our skin becomes more susceptible to wrinkles and fine lines, especially due to sun damage and muscle movement. Facial fillers provide a solution to such damage through facial injections.

Results are visible immediately after treatment. The healing process then begins which involves swelling for about 3-7 days depending on the amount injected, area injected, and how your body reacts to the procedure. The product then settles and you’ll enjoy your final results about 2-4 weeks after injections. Please give yourself a minimum of 2 weeks before any events or vacations in case of residual bruising and swelling.

Longevity differs from person to person and from treatment to treatment. Because the product is being injected into the body, some people may metabolize the product faster than others. See below for average longevity based on treatment:

• Cheek Filler: 9-18 months
• Under Eye Filler: 6-12 months
• Lip Filler: 6-12 months
• Hand Filler: 9-18 months
• Lower Face Filler: 8-12 months
• Neckline/Tech-Neck Filler: 6-8 months
• Jawline Filler: 8-12 months
• Chin Augmentation: 8-12 months
• Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty: 6-12 months
• Nasolabial Fold (Smile/Laugh Lines) Filler: 6-12 months
• Earlobe Filler: 9-18 months
• Temple Filler: 6-12 months
• Sculptra: 2-3 years

Facial fillers are a temporary solution, and therefore to maintain results, treatments will need to be administered on a recurring basis (see longevity info above).

Bruising is possible, plan 2 weeks ahead of any events/vacations.

Because post-procedural swelling is to be expected, and can vary depending on which area is being injected, taking these steps prior to your procedure will aid in bringing down the swelling and minimizing possible bruising:

• Minimize alcohol consumption for a minimum of 24 hours prior to injectable treatment. Alcohol can thin the blood making it easier for bruising to occur. It is best to avoid alcohol for a minimum of 3 days prior to injectable treatment.
• Avoid certain supplements and medications before the procedure. It is best to avoid any blood thinning agents for at least 1 week prior to injectable treatment to minimize the occurrence of bruising.
• Avoid taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Aleve, Celebrex, Fish oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort and high doses of vitamin E for at least 7-10 days before your appointment, unless medically necessary.
• If you are taking prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin or Plavix, you should check with the prescribing doctor to see if you are able to stop these medicines for 7-10 days before your appointment and at least 2 days after the procedure has been done.
• Start taking oral arnica montana prior to the procedure. Arnica montana is a natural supplement which helps to reduce swelling and bruising. Starting the supplement the day prior to the procedure and continuing after the procedure is recommended.
• Avoid dental procedures (including cleaning) 2 weeks before filler and 2 weeks after filler.

Come to your appointment with a clean face. **This means NO MAKEUP or MOISTURIZER**

Click here to download the filler post-care instructions.