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Pre & Post-Care Instructions
Botox Pre-Care
- Avoid blood thinners for 5-7 days prior unless medically necessary (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, alcohol, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic) Taking these supplements will increase risk for bruising.
- Remove makeup before your Session
- Eat and hydrate
- Do not plan your Botox session before an upcoming event. Plan to schedule your
appointment one month before an important event.
- To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure. Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting
Botox Post-Care
- Bruising is not likely but can happen plan your appointment accordingly
- No lying down flat for at least 4 hours
- No massage for 48 hours
- No baseball caps for 24 hours
- No saunas for 24 hours
- No exercise for at least 4 hours
- Do not rub the area for 48 hours
- Injection marks will subside after about 15 minutes
- Apply ice if needed
- No makeup in the areas that were injected for 24 hours.
- Wait 2 weeks to see full results
- Schedule follow up appointment 2 weeks afterwards if you’d like a dosage adjustment
Filler Pre-Care
- Avoid blood thinners for 5-7 days before the procedure unless medically necessary. This includes aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, and alcohol.
- Tylenol is okay for pain relief if needed.
- Please arrive without any makeup or tinted sunscreen applied to the treated area.
- Make sure to eat a meal and stay hydrated before your appointment. This can help reduce the likelihood of feeling lightheaded during your treatment. Additionally, please inform the provider if you have a history of lightheadedness or fainting.
- Consider taking arnica tablets or consuming pineapple 5 to 7 days before your appointment to help prevent bruising. Arnica tablets are available for purchase at Whole Foods.
- Avoid scheduling your filler session just before an important event. Instead, plan to schedule your appointment at least two weeks to one month in advance.
- Schedule a dentist appointment two weeks before or 6 weeks after the filler appointment. The product is moldable for about a month.
- Bring your questions!
Filler Post-Care
- Expect redness, bruising, and swelling, which are normal.
- Bruising and swelling usually last about two weeks.
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours and apply ice for the first 24-48 hours.
- Refrain from vigorous exercise for 48 hours, longer if bruising or swelling is severe.
- Avoid saunas, spicy/salty foods, and blood thinners for optimal healing.
- Avoid blood thinners for 5-7 days after (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, alcohol for 3-5 days after).
- Tylenol is okay for pain relief if needed.
- Use Arnica tablets and gel for healing, available at the clinic or Whole Foods. Pineapple consumption may also help.
- Avoid applying pressure as the product remains moldable for up to a month, especially in the few weeks.
- Sleep on your back during the first week to reduce swelling.
- Avoid gua sha, ice rolling, facials, massages, and at-home facial devices for six weeks.
- Expect bumps/lumps as part of the healing process; full integration of filler takes 6-8 weeks.
- Asymmetry is normal during healing; one side may swell more than the other.
- Wait 6-8 weeks before scheduling another filler appointment.
- If swelling increases after initial swelling, continue icing, take arnica and eat pineapple. You may also take Benadryl or Claritin.
- Contact the clinic if experiencing extreme pain, vision issues, fever, unusual bruising patterns, or skin blanching.
Skin Pen Pre-Care
- Please come with no make up
- Ensure you have no active break outs
- Avoid sun exposure/burns 24 hours prior to treatment
- Discontinue use of retinoids 24 hours prior to treatment
- Ensure you have not had any dermal filler placed in the last 4 weeks
- Ensure your dermal filler appointment is scheduled 2-4 weeks after
- To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure
- Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting
Skin Pen Post-Care
- Immediately after your treatment, you may look as though you have a moderate
to severe sunburn. Your skin may feel warm & tighter than usual or may be slightly swollen. All of this is normal & should subside after 1-2 hours & will normally diminish within the same day or 24 hours. You may see slight redness after 24 hours.
- Dryness, flakey skin, tightness and peeling is all normal.
- Do not use any other skincare products other than the gel or recovery boost
during the first 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, you may use a gentle cleanser to clean the face and a gentle
moisturizer and sunscreen. DO NOT use any actives at this time.
- Avoid sweaty exercise, strenuous activity, & sun exposure for 3 days after treatment.
- Keep face as clean as possible for the first 24-48 hours (clean hands, clean
pillow case, keep hair off face)
- You may resume your normal skincare routine after 7 days (including Vitamin C serum, hyaluronic acid serums, retinoids, glycolyic or salicylic based cleansers, etc).
- Makeup may be applied after 24-36 hours following treatment, once the channels have closed.
Sculptra Pre-Care
- Avoid blood thinners for 5-7 days prior unless medically necessary (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, alcohol)
- Remove makeup before your appointment
- Eat, and hydrate prior to your appointment
- Take arnica tablets/eat or drink pineapple 5 to 7 days prior to help prevent bruising.
Arnica can be purchased at Whole Foods.
- Do not plan your filler session just before an upcoming event! Plan to schedule your appointment a month in advance for an important event ex:wedding.
- Schedule dentist appointment two weeks prior or a month after filler appointment.
Product is moldable for a month.
- To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure. Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting
- Bring your questions!
Sculptra Post-Care
- Redness, bruising, swelling is normal
- Massage area injected 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days
- Bruising and swelling is to be expected in the first two weeks it will take 4-6 weeks for the product to completely integrate.
- Apply ice first 24-48 hours
- Avoid exercise for 48 hours Longer if bruising/swelling is intense
- Avoid saunas, spicy/ salty foods (anything that makes you swell naturally can prolong healing time)
- Avoid blood thinners for 3-5 days after (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, alcohol for 3-5 days after)
- Tylenol is ok for pain if needed
- Take Arnica (herbal supplement) and or eat pineapple
- No makeup in the areas treated for 24 hours
- Wait 4 weeks before getting a facial
- Wait 6-8 weeks to schedule another appointment if you’d like to add more filler
- If you do happen to do any of the above and notice increase in swelling after the initial swelling continue to ice, take arnica and eat pineapple. You may also take a Benadryl or Claritin.
- Call the clinic if experiencing extreme pain, vision issues, fevers, bruising that has an unusual pattern, or blanching of skin(white or paler than normal skin tone).
Aerolase Pre-Care
- Sun Exposure: Refrain from prolonged sun exposure, tanning and spray tanning for at least two weeks leading up to your appointment.
- Skincare: Discontinue the use of retinoids, glycolic acids, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and other active skincare ingredients one week prior to your scheduled treatment.
- Hair Preparation: Shave or trim any hair in the treatment area to promote optimal laser penetration and results.
- Medical History: If you have any history of cold sores, please let us know as soon as possible so we may prescribe Valtrex for you to take prior and after your procedure.
On the Day of Your Appointment:
- Skin Preparation: Remove any sunless tanner, makeup, tinted sunscreen, regular sunscreen, or moisturizers from the treated area. Residues from these products can interfere with laser energy absorption and may cause discomfort.
- Facial Piercings: Kindly remove any facial piercings before your appointment.
Aerolase Post-Care
- Downtime: Following the Aerolase session, some patients may experience minor side effects. These can include temporary redness, slight swelling, or a warm sensation. Should redness occur, it typically resolves within a few hours. The procedure has minimal downtime, allowing you to resume your daily activities.
- Sun Protection: It’s important to shield the treated area from direct sunlight and consistently apply a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30. Avoid prolonged sun exposure or tanning beds for at least one week post-treatment to safeguard your skin’s health and the longevity of the results.
Laser Hair Removal Pre-Care
- Hair preparation: Discontinue waxing, tweezing or plucking 3 weeks prior to treatment. Shaving is required 2 days before treatment, as small 2-3 mm stubble of hair MUST be present for the treatment to be effective.
- Sun Exposure: Refrain from prolonged sun exposure, tanning or spray tanning for at least two weeks leading up to your appointment.
- Skincare: Discontinue the use of retinoids, glycolic acids, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and other active skincare ingredients one week prior to your scheduled treatment.
- Medical History: If you have any history of cold sores, please let us know as soon as possible so we may prescribe Valtrex for you to take prior and after your procedure.
On the Day of Your Appointment:
- Skin Preparation: Remove any sunless tanner, makeup, tinted sunscreen, regular sunscreen, or moisturizers from the treated area. Residues from these products can interfere with laser energy absorption and may cause discomfort.
- Facial Piercings: Kindly remove any facial piercings before your appointment.
Laser Hair Removal Post-Care
- Downtime: Following the Aerolase treatment, some patients may experience minor side effects. These can include temporary redness, slight swelling, or a warm sensation. Should redness occur, it typically resolves within a few hours. The procedure has minimal downtime, allowing you to resume your daily activities afterward.
- Sun Protection: It’s important to shield the treated area from direct sunlight and consistently apply a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30. Avoid prolonged sun exposure or tanning beds for at least one week post-treatment to protect your skin’s health and the longevity of the results.
- Skincare: Integrating a medical-grade skincare routine can enhance and maximize the results of your treatment. Start your products like retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or scrubs 48-72 hours post treatment. We recommend JASI SKIN VITAMIN CE GREEN TEA RADIANCE SERUM ( 20% vitamin C), RESURFACE RX (retinol) and CRYSTAL CLEAR MINERAL SPF. These products help protect the skin from sun damage but also stimulates collagen production and encourages cellular turnover.
- Treatment Schedule: For optimal results, follow the recommended treatment schedule of sessions every 4 weeks. Continue a regiment of shaving through your course of treatments, 2 days before each treatment session, to ensure any remaining follicles are present at treatment.
