Hylenex
Pre & Post Care

If approved by your primary care provider, avoid blood-thinning substances for 1 week prior, including:

• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
• Aspirin
• Aleve (Naproxen)
• Vitamin E
• Fish Oil
• Garlic
• Ginseng
• St. John’s Wort
• Ginkgo biloba
• Primrose oil

• Avoid alcohol for 1–2 days prior to treatment:
• Bruising and swelling are always possible
• Schedule treatment at least 2–3 weeks before important events
• Avoid dental work for 2 weeks prior to treatment
• Arnica may be used prior to treatment (optional) to help reduce bruising
• Arrive with clean skin if possible:
• No makeup
• Hylenex and other injectable treatments are not performed if you are:
• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding
• Leaving town within 5 days of treatment

• Avoid strenuous exercise.
• Makeup use:
• Preferably wait 4 hours before applying 24 hours is ideal
• Avoid alcohol for 1–2 days if bruising occurs (may worsen bruising).
• If approved by your provider, continue avoiding blood thinners for up to 1 week if bruising persists.
• Arnica may be used post-treatment (optional) to help speed healing.

• Avoid dental work for 2 weeks after treatment.
• Avoid IPL/BBL or microneedling for 1 week.