Cosmetic Injectable Fillers Consultation

At your initial visit with Priscila Ferrand, our nurse injector, a directed physical examination will be performed and a medical history will be taken with attention to current medications, allergies, previous plastic surgery and skin care regimen. An inquiry will be made into past sensitivity to collagen injections or a history of multiple severe allergies or anaphylactic reactions. She will examine you in front of the mirror and discuss your skin concerns. Priscila will describe the technique of collagen replacement therapy along with its risks, benefits and hopeful outcomes. Photographs may be taken of the areas to be treated so that the lines or wrinkles of concern can be compared with their appearance following treatment.

The Day of Collagen Injection

You will be asked to remove any make-up from your face with mild soap and water. The areas to be treated will then be swabbed with alcohol, a numbing cream will be applied and allowed to sit for approximately 20 minutes. A very fine needle will be used to inject the selected filler into the skin at a very specific depth. Depending on the number of areas to be treated, the procedure may take from 10 to 30 minutes. You may notice that the areas treated are slightly overcorrected immediately following the procedure. A cold compress will be applied to the areas treated. This helps soothe the skin and constrict blood vessels so you can apply make-up afterwards. You may resume your normal daily responsibilities immediately after the procedure but are advised to avoid strenuous exercise, extensive sun and/or heat exposure, and alcoholic beverages for 24 hours following the injection. This type of exposure can cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at or near the injection site.