Photo by Joe Flintham
This post is for anyone who is considering going under the needle for dermal fillers, or Botulinum toxin (commonly know as Botox Cosmetic, or Dysport). I am sure that your doctor has told you what to expect during the procedure you are having--but all too often, they forget to tell you what "not" to do prior to the visit. As with any type of injection, bruising can happen, and commonly does to some degree. The skin on your face is much thinner than nearly any other part of your body. If bruising occurs from injection, you are more like to see it on the face.
Things to avoid for one week prior to Dermal Filler Injections
(contact your doctor if you have any questions)
1. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and herbal formulations
2. Pharmaceutical Blood Thinners: Coumadin (warfarin), Dicumarol (dicumarol), Miradon (anisinidione)—talk to your physician before modifying your intake of these drugs.
3. Wine
4. Some herbs and supplements considered to have blood thinning properties include:
angelica root, anise, arnica flower, asafoetida, bogbean, boldo,
bromelain - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
capsicum, celery, chamomile,
clove - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
danshen, fenugreek, feverfew, fish oil,
ginger - Traditionally, ginger has been taken to curb motion sickness and arthritis.
ginkgo - Ginkgo leaf has been shown to decrease platelet aggregation.
horse chestnut, horseradish, licorice,
meadowsweet - Herbs that may contain salicylates.
onion - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
panax ginseng, papain, passionflower,
poplar - Herbs that may contain salicylates.
prickly ash, quassia, red clover,
turmeric - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
vitamin E - * wild carrot, wild lettuce,
willow bark - Herb that may contain salicylates