JEUVEAU/BOTOX

  • Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 3 hours following treatment. Do NOT receive facial/ laser treatments or microdermabrasion after Botox injections for at least 3 days. Ask your provider if you are not sure about the time frame of certain services.

  • Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after your Botox treatment. This will prevent the Botox from tracking into the orbit of your eye and causing drooping eyelid.

  • It can take approximately 4 to 7 days for results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional Botox. You are charged for the amount of product used. Therefore, you will be charged for a product used during any touch-up or subsequent appointments.

  • Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 6 hours after treatment. This will keep the Botox in the injected area and not elsewhere.

 

DERMAL FILLERS

  • Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area. Unless instructed by the provider.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. 

  • Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption 24-28 hours post treatment.

  • If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.

  • Use Tylenol for discomfort.

  • Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.

  • Take Arnica to help the bruising and swelling, start at least 2 days prior to injections.

 

LASER

  • Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks post laser treatments.

  • Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 or greater is critical when receiving any laser treatments, and is recommended for maintenance of results. 

  • Any sun exposure may darken or burn treated areas. 

  • Tylenol is recommended post treatment if continued discomfort occurs.

  • Avoid any additional laser treatments or peels in treated areas for 2 weeks or until complete healing has occurred.

  • You may apply ice packs, cool towels or aloe-vera to alleviate discomfort.

  • Avoid any topical Retinol, Vitamin A, AHA or BHA products until skin feels back to normal.

 

MICROBLADING  Please Follow Post Procedure Instructions for 10-14 Days Following Treatment

  • Increased sweating.

  • Swimming.

  • Hot sauna, hot bath, or Jacuzzi.

  • Sun tanning or salon tanning.

  • UV/UVA Rays or chemicals as they have been known to cause a shift in color and premature fading.

  • Any laser or chemical treatments or peelings, and/or any creams containing Retin-A or Glycolic acid on the face or neck.

  • Picking, peeling, or scratching of the micro pigmented area in order to avoid scarring of the area or removal of the pigment.

  • Touching of the eyebrow area except for when rinsing and applying the post-care cream with a cotton swab.

 

CHEMICAL PEELS

  • Wash twice a day with a gentle cleanser and liberally apply a bland moisturizer after cleansing and throughout the day as needed to prevent dryness and formation of crust  (Aquaphor, Cetaphil, CeraVe).

  • Do Not Vigorously Rub and Pick the Flaking Skin.

  • Sun protection is critical.  You should NOT have any sun exposure; this includes a tanning salon. Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF 30 or greater. 

  • Avoid Laser Treatments, Waxing or microdermabrasion for 3 weeks.

  • Wait 7 days before resuming the use of Retin-A (tretinoin), Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Ziana, Veltin, Atralin, glycolic acids or any other exfoliating agents such as a Clarisonic Brush.

  • If You Were Prescribed an AntiViral Medication, DO complete the prescribed course.

  • The procedure may cause swelling, redness, crusting, skin sensitivity, and itching that can last 1-2 weeks.

  • In the days following the peel, the skin may feel and look tight, with parchment like changes and darkening of the skin.

 

MICRONEEDLING

  • Redness or sensitivity might be present (and last up to a few days).

  • Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness.

  • Do not pick or scratch at treated skin but instead keep moisturized.

  • Eat fresh pineapple to optimize healing.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours due to open pores.

  • Treat skin gently washing with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using hands only and pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after peel.

  • May use cool compresses after peel if excessive discomfort, burning, redness, or swelling.

  • Follow post peel instruction sheet if indicated.

  • Avoid sun exposure for 3 days and if possible 10 days.  Apply a minimum of SPF 30 every 2 hours.

  • May use mineral makeup after 24 hours.

  • Restart regular skin care regimen in 48 hours and Retin A in 72 hours.

  • Recommend follow up and repeat treatments in 4 weeks and for best results a series of 3 – 5 treatments.