Pre and Post Care Instructions

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Botox Pre-Procedure Instructions 

• Avoid Alcohol 24 hrs prior to treatment 

• Avoid blood thinners 2 weeks prior to treatment – over the counter medications such as Motrin, Aleve, Ibuprofen. 

• Avoid Retin-A 2 days prior and 2 days after treatment. 

 

Botox Post Procedure Instructions 

• Avoid lying down for several hours following treatment.  

• Facial exercise in the area of treatment is recommended [frown/smile 1 hour].  

• Avoid manipulation of the area the first four-hours after procedure. Note: These measures should minimize the possibility of ptosis. 

• Treatment effect may take 3-8 days to appear. 

• The benefits may last 3-6 months, the average is 4 months. 

• A touch-up may be necessary in 1-2 weeks. 

• Contact the practitioner as soon as possible after the eighth [8] day if you have not received the desired effect. 

 

Dermal Fillers Pre-Procedure Instructions 

One week prior: 

• Avoid blood thinning over the counter medications such as Motrin, Aleve, Ibuprofen. 

• Avoid supplements, including, St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, Primrose Oil, garlic, ginseng, and vitamin E. 

2 Days prior: 

• Avoid topical products such as Retin-A, Retinol, glycolic acid, or any anti-aging products 

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweeing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated 

• Do start taking Arnica montana two days prior to the procedure ( this will help with bruising ) 

24 hrs prior: 

• Avoid drinking alcohol 

Please let your provider know if you are prone to facial cold sores, there is a risk that needle puncture could contribute to an outbreak. 

Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding 

 Dermal Fillers Post-Procedure Instructions 

• Swelling, bruising, tenderness, numbness, and areas of firm nodules may occur.  

• DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING TO THE SKIN UNTIL THE DAY AFTER TREATMENT: No cleanser, moisturizer, or makeup!  

• DO NOT massage, touch, or manipulate the injection site.  

• Avoid heavy exercise the day of your treatment.  

• Ice packs may be used in the treated area during the first 12 hours. Ice for 15 minutes every hour. 

• Avoid dental work for 30 days after filler injections.  

• Avoid sleeping on your side or stomach for 24 hours post-treatment to prevent dispersing the product. We recommend you sleep elevated on your back and use pillows to stabilize yourself.  

• If experiencing swelling, sleep with your head elevated for 2-3 days to decrease swelling.  

• You may take acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.  

• Wait a minimum of four weeks (or as directed by your provider) before receiving any skin care or laser treatments.  

• If you experience bruising, Arnica Montana natural supplement can be taken to help bruising to resolve at a faster rate; take 5 tablets three times per day (this can be started 1 week prior to injections) 

• If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact our office immediately: dusky or white discoloration of injected areas, mottling or unusual bruising, severe or increasing pain, redness, increasing warmth or coolness to touch, severe swelling, itching, blisters, difficulty swallowing or smiling, fever, or chills. If you notice onset of any of these symptoms, call our office immediately at 407-696-2496 to speak with a provider. 

 

PRP Treatment Pre-Procedure Instructions (Platelet Rich Plasma) 

2 Weeks Prior to Procedure 

• In consultation with your physician, reduce or cease dose of oral corticosteroids (i.e prednisone) 

1 Week Prior to Procedure 

• Avoid dermal needling, microdermabrasion, and aggressive peels 

• Avoid Aspirin 

• Avoid supplements that are known to increase bruising such as Omega 3/6 and fish oils 

• Avoid high strength creams such as Vitamin A, Retinol, Glycolic Acid 

2 Days Before Procedure 

• Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen (do not restart until 10 days after PRP treatments) 

• Drink plenty of water 

• Avoid foods with high fat content 

• Avoid alcohol 

• Minimize caffeine intake 

 

PRP Treatment Post-Procedure Instructions (Platelet Rich Plasma) 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

 Day 1: 

• Erythema and red appearance. The severity will depend upon how aggressive the treatment was performed and how your skin reacts. 

Day 2: 

• A reddish or pink hue and mild swelling may persist. 

Days 3-7: 

• Skin will feel rough like sandpaper lasting up to 5 days. Do not use any sort of scrub to speed up this process as it can cause moderate to severe skin irritation.

 HOME CARE: 

• Avoid direct sun exposure for 10 days if possible. 
• Wash the face thoroughly a few hours after the treatment. Gently massage the face with tepid water and remove all serum and other debris (there may be some dried blood that you can remove at this time). You may use a very gentle cleanser avoiding any type with acids such as AHA and scrubs.
• Avoid the sun and do not apply sunscreen the same day as the treatment unless it is paraben-free. Undesirable chemicals in most sunscreens can penetrate the skin causing irritation and possible breakouts.

 For the first few days after treatment, the skin will be very dry and tight, the use of moisturizers or hydration is optimal. The moisturizer or hydrator needs to be paraben-free and will soothe the skin while speeding up the recovery process. Mineral makeup can be used beginning the day after your treatment. 

 After 2-3 days, you may resume your normal skincare routine. Vitamin A products are recommended, as well as peptides and growth factors. Avoid alcohol-based toners for 10-14 days. 

 

Microdermabrasion/StemFacial Pre-Treatment 

• Avoid use of accutane 6 months prior to treatment.  

• Avoid sun tanning, tanning creams or sprays for at least a week before treatment.  

• Discontinue use of products containing alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, etc), salicylic acid, retinoids (retin a, renova, differin, tazorac, etc), and topical acne products one week prior to your treatment.  

• Avoid sun tanning, tanning creams or sprays for at least a week before treatment.  

• Do not wax, tweeze, or use a depilatory on treated areas for a week prior to treatment.  

• Facial hair should be shaved a day before treatment.  

• Microdermabrasion is not recommended during pregnancy.  

• Avoid laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, electrolysis, botox and dermal fillers for two to three weeks before treatment.  

 

Microdermabrasion/StemFacial Post-Treatment 

• You may have mild redness and minimal swelling for a few minutes up to 48 hrs.  

• You may apply aloe vera or a cold compress. Post Procedure Kits are also available for purchase to help in the healing process. 

• Acne may flare up if the skin is congested as microderm helps to purge the skin of impurities.  

• Avoid exercise or excessive perspiration for 24 hours after the procedure.  

• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning on treated areas for at least 3 days after treatment. Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is vital to maintain the improved skin.  

• Avoid use of the same products above for at least 3 days after treatment.  

• Do not wax, tweeze, or use a depilatory on treated areas for a week after treatment.  

• Some peeling may occur on the treated areas, applying a moisturizer twice daily will help minimize this effect.  

• Avoid scratching or picking at the treated area, this could cause unwanted hyperpigmentation.