Post-Care Instructions

What you should know:

• You will start to feel your Botox kicking in 3-5 days after treatment. It should be fully set in after about 2 weeks.
• Eyelid/eyebrow heaviness is normal! Headaches are also to be expected. Both will resolve.
• Botox lasts about 3 months. Consistency is key to keeping wrinkles at bay!

Aftercare:

• Stay upright/ do not lay down for 6 hours.
• Avoid vigorous exercise for 6 hours.
• Do not fly by airplane for 24 hours.
• Bruising can persist for up to 2 weeks. Drinking pineapple juice post-procedure can help alleviate bruising. We also have a laser that can help bruises resolve faster!

What you should know:

• Swelling and bruising is normal and is to be expected.
• Results and longevity based on the filler used. Most of our fillers last between 12-18 months.

Aftercare:

• If you received filler today, please avoid massaging/ manipulating the treated area.
• Bruising can persist for up to 2 weeks. Drinking pineapple juice post-procedure can help alleviate bruising. We also have a laser that can help bruises resolve faster!

What you should know:

• Burning is to be expected after injections. This typically lasts for 30-60 minutes.
• Significant swelling at and around injection sites is expected and will persist for about one week. Swelling can persist for 3-4 weeks.
• It is normal for the area to feel numb and this feeling typically lasts 3 weeks after treatment.
• The treated area can feel hard to the touch.

Aftercare:

• Icing on and off can help manage swelling after Kybella.
• Bruising can persist for up to 2 weeks. Drinking pineapple juice post-procedure can help alleviate bruising. We also have a laser that can help bruises resolve faster!

What you should know:

• The skin is numbed for 20 minutes prior to procedure and a device with small needles are used to create collagen and elastin in the skin.
• Expect little to no discomfort during the procedure and immediate redness after.
• You will also experience tightness and mild sensitivity to touch on the area being treated. This will diminish greatly after a few hours following treatment.

Aftercare:

• After treatments, expect 1-2 days of redness and minor bruising.
• Use gentle skincare, no acids or retinols, no exfoliation, and no rubbing of the skin for 24 hours.
• Sun avoidance for 48 hours and wearing sunscreen daily is imperative.

What you should know:

• Mild swelling or flaking of the skin may occur, particularly swelling around the eyes.
• Dark spots will appear like coffee grinds for 1 week on the face, two weeks on the chest and hands and they will fall off on their own.
• Darkened brown spots or discoloration can be covered with make-up if desired.

Before:

• Stop using harsh skincare products for 1-2 weeks prior to the treatment. This includes the use of retinoids and glycolic acid.
• No makeup, lotion, skincare products, or sunscreen should be on the skin during treatment.

Aftercare:

• Use gentle skincare, no acids or retinols, no rubbing of the skin.
• Sun avoidance for 2-3 weeks is imperative and sunscreen daily, SPF 50 or more is advised.

What you should know:

• The Clear + Brilliant treatment involves six fast and easy sessions at least two weeks apart. Each treatment takes about 20 minutes.
• The damaged pigmented lesions slough off over the course of approximately one week, leaving the skin feeling slightly rough.

Before:

• Prior to the treatment, you should stop the use of retinols at least one week prior to the treatment.
• It is best if the skin is not tanned, sun burned, broken or inflamed.
• On the day of treatment, the area being treated should be washed so it is free of makeup or any skincare products.

Aftercare:

• Do not use abrasive scrubs or toners for a week or so after the last treatment.
• Apply a light cream moisturizer whenever your skin is feeling dry.
• Use plenty of SPF 50+ several times a day and avoid large amounts of sun exposure if at all possible. If sun exposure is necessary wear clothing that covers the treated area.

What you should know:

• Once a month treatment: a small amount of your blood is drawn, plasma is extracted and injected into the area of concern.
• PRP procedures take less than 30 minutes. Only a small volume of blood is required. There are no foreign components, which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions.

Aftercare:

• Potential bruising may occur. To prevent bruising, avoid blood thinners (NSAIDs, aspirins, fish oil) 2 weeks before your appointment.
• NO DOWNTIME!!!

What you should know:

• In just a few fast, easy treatment sessions, scars, lines, and discolored skin are much less visible, leaving behind smoother, more attractive skin.
• The damaged pigmented lesions slough off over the course of approximately one week.

Before:

• Prior to the treatment, patients should wash the area to be treated so it is free of makeup or any skincare products. Gentle moisturizers can be applied.
• It is recommended that patients do not apply sunscreens to their skin. Patients must arrive one hour prior to their appointment for numbing with a topical ointment.

Aftercare:

• Swelling, redness, and superficial peeling will occur for one week.
• Sun avoidance for one month is imperative and sunscreen daily: SPF 50 or more is advised.
• Use gentle skincare, no acids or retinols, no exfoliation, no rubbing of the skin for 24 hours.

What you should know:

• Slight discomfort may be experienced while undergoing treatment. Typically the discomfort is mild and temporary during the procedure and localized within the treatment area.
• During the treatment you should feel warmth and heat and provide ongoing feedback to the healthcare provider performing the treatment. Treatment time is approximately 30 minutes.

Aftercare:

• You may experience warmth and a mild pink to red appearance of the skin that usually dissipates in about 30 minutes post treatment.
• Mild swelling and bruising may occur, which typically goes away within 2 to 24 hours.
• Diligent protection from sun exposure and application of sunscreen after treatment will minimize pigmentation changes.