Post-Treatment Instructions

Prepare

Neuromodulators

Botox | Dysport | Xeomin | Jeuveau

Things to Avoid

  • Avoid massaging the treated areas after all procedures, including spa facials, other facial procedures, and spa massages
  • Avoid exercise and strenuous activity until the day after your treatment
  • Avoid face-down, upside-down, or inverted yoga or other body positions for several of hours after treatment
  • Avoid applying makeup or skincare products for at least a full hour after treatment

Things to Remember

  • It is not uncommon to feel a slight headache after treatment, particularly after the first treatment
  • The neuromodulator’s effect generally develops 5-7 days after treatment and takes full effect in 14 days or less
  • There may be asymmetries or imbalances as the neuromodulator begins to take effect but this should resolve in 14 days or less
  • In most individuals, the muscle weakness and softness of the skin after injection lasts about 3-4 months
  • Bruising is unlikely but can take up to 14 days to resolve when it occurs

Hyaluronic Acid Filler

Things to Avoid

  • Avoid massaging the treated areas after all procedures, including spa facials, other facial procedures, and spa massages
  • Avoid laying on or sleeping on the treatment areas
  • Avoid applying makeup or skincare products for at least a full hour after treatment
  • Avoid exercise and strenuous activity until the day after your treatment

Things to Remember

  • Using antihistamines (e.g. Zyrtec, Claritin, and others) after treatment can help to limit the swelling
  • Swelling and mild bruising peaks the morning after treatment and resolves in 10 days or less
  • Taking or applying Arnica has been shown to improve bruising
  • Ice packs can help decrease swelling and should be applied for 10 minutes after waking (do not apply ice directly to the skin)
  • Adequate hydration will help prevent and resolve bruising
  • These products take up to 2 weeks to settle and integrate with the natural collagen/elastin in your tissues
  • If symptoms of lightening or red discoloration, sharp pain, severe swelling, or vision changes develop, call immediately
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Microneedling

Things to Avoid

  • Avoid massaging the treated areas after all procedures, including spa facials, other
    facial procedures, and spa massages
  • Leave the PRP on the surface of the skin for at least a full hour after treatment before washing your skin with gentle soap and water
  • Be gentle when handling your skin and apply sunscreen daily after your treatment
  • Avoid all acids, toners, retinol, scrubs, brushes, exfoliants, and harsh topicals for at least a full week after treatment

Things to Remember

  • The numbness from numbing cream slowly resolves in approximately a couple hours
  • Redness and tiny pin-point dots are expected for several days after treatment
  • The surface of the skin may or may not peel after treatment
  • Collagen stimulation and textural improvement occurs gradually over 6-8 weeks after treatment
  • For a scheduled series of treatments, space the treatments roughly 30 days apart