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..