Injectables, in general terms
An injectable is a product placed into or under the skin with a needle or cannula. In a med spa, that usually means wrinkle relaxers or dermal fillers. Products, doses and techniques differ, and so do the areas a provider will consider.
Because these are injected, rules are stricter than for a facial. Injectables are given by licensed providers where state law allows, and Tennessee sets who may inject and what supervision applies. A provider will also need your health history and a list of your medicines before anything is decided.
If you are curious but unsure, a consultation request is a low-pressure way to ask.
Blood thinners, supplements and bruising
Medicines come up early in any injectables consultation. Blood thinners, aspirin and some supplements such as fish oil, vitamin E and ginkgo can make bruising more likely, so a provider will want to know about them. Some antibiotics and other medicines can matter too.
Bring a full list, including things you buy without a prescription. Do not stop a prescribed medicine to prepare for an injectable unless the person who prescribed it agrees. The licensed provider weighs your list with your health history and decides what is suitable, or whether to wait.
A short list to bring
For an injectables consultation, bring:
- photo ID
- your medicine and supplement list
- names of any past injectables, and dates
- a note of any reactions or allergies
- your questions, written down
Some people also bring a photo from a few years ago if they want to describe something that has changed. Ask the office whether to arrive without makeup. Do not stop any prescribed medicine to prepare unless the person who prescribed it agrees.
Questions about injectables
Can I have injectables while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Most providers do not give wrinkle relaxers or dermal fillers during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If either applies, or you are planning a pregnancy, tell the provider at the start of the consultation. They will decide what is suitable, which may mean waiting.
What side effects are possible?
Bruising, swelling and tenderness where the injection was given are commonly discussed, and less common complications exist too. Ask the provider to explain the side effects for the specific product, how they would handle a complication, and who to contact afterward. For anything that worries you, see a doctor.
What should I ask an injector?
Ask about their license, training and how often they inject; which product they suggest and why; possible side effects; how they handle complications; and aftercare. The questions to ask page has a longer list you can print or copy.
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Facials, chemical peels and microneedling. Ask a local provider what each involves and which, if any, may suit your skin.
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Skin tone, hair color and the area all matter. A licensed provider decides what is suitable at a consultation.
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