BEFORE & AFTERCARE

Proper before & after care is essential to ensuring you get the best treatment results.

Select your treatment from the menu below to learn more.

If you have any concerns, please contact Lindsay K or book an appointment.

DERMAL FILLERS

Before your appointment:

  • 3 days before:

    • Avoid using exfoliating agents such as Retin-A, acids, toners, or any skin irritants on the treatment area

    • Do not pluck, tweeze, or wax the treatement area

    • Avoid taking Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Gingko Biloba, and St. Johns Wort

    • Avoid taking over-the-counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin, and other common pain relievers. Tylenol is OK if you require pain relief.

      • Note: if you have been prescribed a blood thinner by a healthcare practitioner do not discontinue without consulting them first.

  • 24 hours before:

    • Avoid consuming alcohol

    • Fill out the online intake form!


After your appointment:

  • 24 hours after treatment:

    • Ice the area for 15 minutes every hour for pain management & to reduce bruising and swelling

    • Do not wear makeup

      • If absolutely have to - wear mineral make-up

    • Stay upright for the first 4 hours following treatment

    • Avoid rigorous exercise

    • Avoid extreme heat such as direct sun, tanning beds, steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga, etc...

    • Avoid Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Gingko Bilboa, & St. John's Wort

    • Avoid taking over-the-counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin, and other common pain relievers. Tylenol is OK if you require pain relief.

      • Note: if you have been prescribed a blood thinner by a healthcare practitioner do not discontinue without consulting them first.

    • Avoid alcohol

    • Do not fly

    • For lip fillers - avoid mouth actions such as drinking through a straw, smoking, kissing, and biting into apples for 24 hours. Apply vaseline to the lips for the first 24 hours to keep them hydrated!

    • Most importantly - call Lindsay K if you have any concerns!

  • 2 weeks after treatment

    • Book a follow up to review your results with Lindsay K!

    • Do not have any other aesthetic treatments for 2-3 weeks after treatment

NEUROMODULATORS (Botox, Dysport)

Before your appointment:

  • 3 days before:

    • Avoid using exfoliating agents such as Retin-A, acids, toners, or any skin irritants on the treatment area

    • Do not pluck, tweeze, or wax the treatement area

    • Avoid taking Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Gingko Biloba, and St. Johns Wort

    • Avoid taking over-the-counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin, and other common pain relievers. Tylenol is OK if you require pain relief.

      • Note: if you have been prescribed a blood thinner by a healthcare practitioner do not discontinue without consulting them first.

  • 24 hours before:

    • Avoid consuming alcohol

    • Fill out the online intake form!


Do not wear makeup to your appointment!


After your appointment:

  • 24 hours after treatment:

    • For the first hour after treatment, move the facial muscles treated

      • Example: if you had treatment in the forehead area - practice frowning, raising brows up, etc...

    • Do not wear makeup for 4 hours after injections

      • If absolutely have to - wear mineral make-up

    • 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

    • Avoid extreme heat such as direct sun, tanning beds, steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga, etc...

    • Most importantly - call Lindsay K if you have any concerns!

  • 2 weeks following treatment:

    • The full effect of neuromodulator treatment will be apparent at 2 weeks. We recommend booking a 2 week follow-up, especially if this is your first neuromodulator treatment with us

BELKYRA FAT DISSOLVE

Before your appointment:

  • 3 days before:

    • Avoid using exfoliating agents such as Retin-A, acids, toners, or any skin irritants on the treatment area

    • Do not pluck, tweeze, or wax the treatement area

    • Avoid taking Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Gingko Biloba, and St. Johns Wort

    • Avoid taking over-the-counter blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, Excederin, and other common pain relievers. Tylenol is OK if you require pain relief.

      • Note: if you have been prescribed a blood thinner by a healthcare practitioner do not discontinue without consulting them first.

After your appointment:

  • It is common to experience irritation including swelling, redness, itching, numbness, bruising, and induration. This typically lasts between 5-14 days.

  • Ice the area after treatment for 20 minutes per hour, alternating between 15 seconds on and 15 seconds off

    • Do not apply ice directly to the skin, wrap in a towel first!

    • There is a risk of frostbite to the area if ice is applied for too long, or is applied directly on the skin

  • Avoid strenuous activities for 3 days

  • Sleep with your head elevated for the first week post-treatment

  • Do not pick, scratch, or massage the treatment area

  • Book a follow-up appointment at one month post treatment

  • Most importantly - call Lindsay K if you have any concerns!