Before & After care
Before and After care instructions for Dermal filler
3 Days before
Avoid the following on the treatment area; exfoliating agents such as Retin-A, acids, toners or any skin irritating products.
Do not pluck, tweeze or wax the treatment area
Avoid Vitamins E, A, Gingko Biloba, and St. John’s Wort.
Avoid taking over the counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin (most over the counter pain relievers) Tylenol is ok. If you have been prescribed a blood thinner by your physician please do not discontinue without consulting them.
24 hours before
No Alcohol 24 hours before
Please fill out the online intake form prior to your appointment!
Day of appointment
Do not wear make-up to your appointment.
After Care
24 Hours following treatment
Do not wear make-up (if you absolutely have to wear mineral make-up)
Stay upright for the first 4 hours following treatment
Avoid rigorous exercise for 24 hours
Avoid extreme heat - direct sun, tanning beds, steam room, sauna, hot tub, hot yoga
Avoid Vitamins E, A, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort
Avoid taking over the counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin (most over the counter pain relievers) Tylenol is ok. If you have been prescribed a blood thinner by your physician please do not discontinue without consulting them.
Avoid alcohol
Do not fly
If you are experiencing pain Tylenol can be taken
Ice the area 15 minutes every hour for pain management and to reduce bruising and swelling.
Call the registered nurse if you have any concerns. Number will be provided at the time of appointment.
For LIPS- avoid mouth actions such as sucking a straw, smoking, kissing, biting into apples for 24 hours. Apply vaseline to the lips for the first 24 hours to keep them hydrated.
2 weeks after the appointment
Do not have any other aesthetic treatments for at least one week - preferably 2-3 weeks after treatment
Book a follow up in 2 weeks to review your results with the registered nurse.
Before and After care instructions for Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport)
3 Days before
Avoid the following on the treatment area; exfoliating agents such as Retin-A, acids, toners or any skin irritating products.
Do not pluck, tweeze or wax the treatment area
Avoid Vitamins E, A, Gingko Biloba, and St. John’s Wort.
Avoid taking over the counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin (most over the counter pain relievers) Tylenol is ok. If you have been prescribed a blood thinner by your physician please do not discontinue without consulting them.
24 hours before
No Alcohol 24 hours before
Please fill out the online intake form prior to your appointment!
Day of appointment
Do not wear make-up to your appointment.
After Care
24 Hours following treatment
For the first hour following treatment move the facial muscles treated (frown, raise brows..)
Do not wear make-up (if you absolutely have to wear mineral make-up) for 4 hours after injections.
Stay upright for the first 4 hours following treatment
Do not massage the area treated or have any other aesthetic treatments to the area for at least 2 weeks.
Avoid rigorous exercise for 24 hours
Avoid extreme heat - direct sun, tanning beds, steam room, sauna, hot tub, hot yoga
2 weeks following treatment
The full effect of treatment will be apparent at 2 weeks. A 2 week follow up appointment is recommended, especially if this is your first neuromodulator treatment with us.
Before and after care for Belkyra
3 Days before
Avoid the following on the treatment area; exfoliating agents such as Retin-A, acids, toners or any skin irritating products.
Do not pluck, tweeze or wax the treatment area. If you need to shave the treatment area do so the day before treatment.
Avoid Vitamins E, A, Gingko Biloba, and St. John’s Wort.
Avoid taking over the counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin (most over the counter pain relievers) Tylenol is ok. If you have been prescribed a blood thinner by your physician please do not discontinue without consulting them.
After Care
It is common to experience swelling and redness. You may also experience bruising, itching, numbness and induration. This commonly lasts 5-14 days.
You can ice the area after treatment. Do not apply ice directly to skin, wrap in a towel. Ice the area 20 minutes per hour, put the ice on for 15 seconds and off for 15 seconds. There is a risk of frostbite to the area if ice is applied for too long or directly on the skin.
Avoid strenuous activities for 3 days.
Sleep with your head elevated for the first week post treatment
Do not scratch, pick or massage the treatment area.
Contact the office if you have any symptoms that are concerning to you.
Book a follow up appointment at one month.