What to do before and after injecting the gel?

People should avoid the following one week before injecting the gel ### Using blood thinners Blood thinners (aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen), salmon oil, vitamin E, elderberry, red wine, dark chocolate and grapefruit... ### alcohol consumption Consumption of alcoholic beverages, especially red wine ### fish consumption Consumption of fatty fish, fish oil and omega 3 supplements ### Vitamin E Taking supplements of vitamin E, elderberry, St. John's yeast, ginseng and garlic for a week before injecting the gel ### Menstruation before gel injection Women should note that gel injection in the week leading to the menstrual cycle can slightly increase the risk of bruising and sensitivity to pain... ### Use before gel injection Waxing, plucking and bleaching hair, as well as using hair creams in the treatment areas for 2 days before injecting the gel.. ### exercise before gel injection Doing intense sports 2 days before and after gel injection ### air travel before gel injection Air travel for 1 week after gel injection ### Herpes before gel injection If you have a history of herpes on the face, there is a risk of contracting other herpes caused by entering the skin with a needle.. If you have a history, you should inform your doctor. - Taking vitamin K a few days before surgery - taking arnica two days before the operation (this is not mandatory, but it helps to reduce the possibility of bruising) - Consuming fresh pineapple a few days before surgery - Taking Ernica 2 to 4 days before and after the operation The day of the gel injection process People should be treated with a clean, washed face and no makeup.. To maximize comfort during the procedure, a local anesthetic is applied to the patient's skin.. In some cases, anesthetic is injected into the treatment area or surrounding areas..

Care after gel injection in the early hours Usually, after the gel injection, you will face swelling and a little bruising in the first hours... Try to pay attention to the following points in the first hours of the gel injection... ### Ice and Arnica compresses to reduce bruising Apply an ice pack and topical arnica to the treated area....Bremelin and arnica tablets are both natural supplements that help reduce bruising...Take acetaminophen if needed to reduce pain...Avoid scratching, massaging, or touching the injection areas....These feelings are normal and will go away within a few hours to a few days. Exercise after injection gel Avoid drinking alcohol or doing vigorous exercise... these can lead to more bruising.... ### Bath and sauna after gel injection Do not expose the treated area to heat until the swelling and redness are completely removed... You should avoid sunbathing, tanning, going to the sauna, hot water bath, and waxing with hot wax. It is recommended to take an antihistamine during the day and Benadryl at night to relieve swelling. It's good to wear sunscreen and makeup... Also, people should use a mild cleanser on their treatment areas. Call your doctor immediately if the following occur: - Fever or chills - Color change of injected areas - Color change in non-injected areas - Warmth, redness, severe or progressive pain at the injection site Hyaluronic acid gel All skin gel manufacturers get their raw hyaluronic acid from the disaccharide chain (sugar) from the same source... the sugar dissolves in the hyaluronic acid liquid and doesn't stay in the body for long after injection... that's why they add a chemical compound to the sugar and hyaluronic acid solution to bind the two together and turn the solution into a gel..

### The use of hyaluronic acid gel is prohibited for the following people: - Patients with active autoimmune diseases: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis are examples of these diseases... - People with a history of severe, multiple allergies and anaphylactic shock. - People who have a history of allergy to bee stings - People who suffer from or have a history of infections such as sinus, skin, digestive tract, urinary tract and oral cavity infections (such as tooth abscess). - People who take antibiotic drugs

**Rana Hashmi** **beauty specialist in Tehran**