Injectables

Certain supplements and medications thin the blood and make bruising more likely at injection sites. Adjusting these in the days before your appointment, and following aftercare steps like icing afterward, are steps that consistently show up in patient experience with bruising. Any change to a prescription medication should be discussed with your physician first, never stopped on your own.

The three differ in formulation, FDA approval history, and price, though all are botulinum toxin type A products used to treat dynamic wrinkles from muscle movement and work in a similar way. Which one fits you best is a conversation for your consultation rather than a one-size-fits-all answer.

No, traditional dermal fillers like Bellafill add volume directly for a visible result right away, while biostimulators like Sculptra work by stimulating your own collagen production so results build in gradually. The right choice depends on whether you want an immediate result or a gradual, collagen-driven change over time.

Guidance across this archive generally points to stopping supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, and ginkgo biloba, and avoiding NSAIDs, in the days leading up to treatment. Exact timing is confirmed during your consultation, and any prescription blood thinner should only be adjusted in coordination with your physician.