Pre & Post
Care

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. Johns Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
• Schedule your injections appt at least 1 month prior to a special event, such as a wedding or vacation. To allow yourself time for a follow-up 2 weeks prior. Bruising maybe apparent in that time frame.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours.
• Do NOT lie down or bend over with your head down within 3 hours to avoid product migration.
• No facials, massages, exfoliating, or using any Clarisonic devices for at least 7 days following injections.
• Avoid tanning beds, steam rooms, and saunas for 24 hours.
• Please wait until the day after treatment before wearing hats or headbands.
• Bruising may occur after injections, and typically resolves within 7-14 days. If there is bruising at the injection site, apply ice or arnica gel.
• Reassess the treated areas at the 3-week mark, if you have remaining or asymmetrical movement, please call the office to schedule a follow-up visit. We will adjust your dose for next time to ensure the results are perfect!
• Please keep in mind, everyone is unique and the longevity and amount of product required will differ per person.

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. John's Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
• Schedule your injections appt at least 1 month prior to a special event, such as a wedding or vacation. To allow yourself time for a follow-up 2 weeks prior. Bruising maybe apparent in that time frame.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Call our office if you notice blanching (whitening of the skin) or have any other concerns.
• Do NOT massage/rub/manipulate treated areas for 24 hours.
• Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours as it may increase swelling.
• Avoid tanning beds, steam rooms, and saunas for 24 hours.
• No facials, massages, exfoliating, or using any Clarisonic devices for at least 7 days following injections.
• If there is bruising at the injection site, apply ice and arnica gel.

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Discontinue the use of Retin A, Retinols, Vitamin A creams and other topical medications for 3 days before your microneedling treatment.
• Minimize sun exposure 1 week prior to treatment.
• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. Johns Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• If you are prone to cold sores, please take your HSV medication the day of your treatment (e.g. acyclovir or valacyclovir).
• Cleanse the treatment area well prior to your appointment and arrive without makeup to your appointment.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• NO makeup for 24 hours following treatment.
• Avoid the following products for 24 hours post-treatment: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, BetaHydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.
• Avoid alcohol-based skin products for 3 days.
• Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 24 hours.
• No tanning beds forever ☺
• Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
• No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment. Sweating and gym environments are harmful, rife with bacteria, and may cause adverse reactions.
• After 48 hours you may return to using your regular skincare regimen.
• Immediately after your procedure you may be red and flushed. Your skin may become swollen, dry, and tight, with slight sloughing. This is normal and should resolve within 2-3 days. DO NOT physically peel any skin off as this can cause scarring and/hyperpigmentation that can be permanent.
• Best results are seen with a series of 3-4 treatments, depending on each patient’s skin quality and goals. For certain treatments such as acne scarring, it is typical to expect to have a series of 6-8 treatments for best results. This will be discussed with your provide rat your visits and will vary for each patient.

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PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. Johns Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
• Since this treatment requires your blood to be drawn, it is important for you to drink plenty of water leading up to your appointment. 64 oz at minimum is recommended.
• Taking arnica tablets for 3 days prior to your appointment may also be beneficial to help reduce bruising and swelling.

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• There are minimal restrictions after your PRF injections allowing you to return to your daily activities almost immediately.
• Do not touch, press, rub, or manipulate the treated areas for at least 8 hours after your treatment.
• Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours.
• If you experience discomfort or pain, you may take Tylenol as directed.
• You may apply ice to the injected area for 15 minutes after the procedure for comfort.
• Do not use any lotions, creams, or make-up for at least 8 hours after your treatment.
• It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, soreness, and swelling that may last 7-14 days following your procedure.

TREATMENT EXPECTATIONS

• Swelling can be normal and it will settle after 2-3 days.
• The treated area may look asymmetrical or uneven (especially in the tear troughs) for up to 7 days following the procedure, this is normal.
• The treated area may feel firm when touched, this is normal.
• Usually, best results are seen with a series of 3-4 treatments, depending on each patient’s skin quality and goals.
• PRF does not require “touch up” treatments as it is your own body’s natural growth factors working over the course of several weeks to months after treatment. We recommend that you wait at least 4 weeks after each PRF treatment for assessment and any additional treatments.

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PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. Johns Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
• Schedule your procedure at least 1 month prior to a special event, such as a wedding or vacation.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Please massage treated areas! You will want to massage 5 times a day, for 5 minutes, for 5 days following your treatment. This is important to do as it prevents the complication of nodules and stimulates the collagen production.
• Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours.
• A few days after treatment, the injected volume will absorb and you will look as you did before treatment. This is normal. Your body will gradually build collagen in the treatment areas and full results may be seen in about 8-12 weeks.

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. Johns Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
• Since this treatment requires your blood to be drawn, it is important for you to drink plenty of water leading up to your appointment. 64 oz at minimum is recommended.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Shower the morning of your treatment and wash your hair very thoroughly using your regular shampoo.
• Do not apply sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• It will be normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and/or soreness that may last from 3-5 days following your treatment.
• In rare cases, skin infection or reaction may occur, which is easily treated with an antibiotic. Please contact our office immediately if you notice unusual discomfort.
• Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours.
• Do not wet your hair or use any hair products for at least 6 hours after your treatment.
• Avoid Minoxidil (Rogaine®), hair coloring, and straightening for 3 days.

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Please schedule PDO threads 4 weeks prior to any important upcoming event. Avoid all dental work 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks post-treatment.
• If you’ve started any antibiotics 7 days prior to your procedure, please let us know so we can reschedule your appointment.
• Avoid Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish oil, St. Johns Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment to help decrease your chance of bruising.
• Do not stop taking any medications that have been prescribed to you without first discussing it with your prescribing physician.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• PDO threads do not substitute a surgical procedure and are intended for mild correction of sagging facial tissue.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Bruising and swelling is normal and expected – if bruising is visible you can start taking oral Arnica and apply topical Arnica cream to affected areas.
• Asymmetry and irregularity of the tissue is common and will resolve on its own in about 2 weeks.
• Pain at the insertion points is normal and may last several days to 2 weeks after treatment. Tylenol can be taken if desired, unless you have been otherwise directed by your primary care physician. It is advisable to avoid anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and Aleve) as they can suppress new collagen formation. ​Do NOT​ stop taking any prescription medications without consulting your prescribing physician.
• Do not apply ice or heat to the area for 4 weeks.
• Gently wash the treated area as required, but do not rub or massage for 4 weeks.
• It is important not to overstretch the treated area (i.e. open the mouth wide or animate excessively) for 4 weeks (avoid dental treatment during this time if possible).
• No strenuous exercise (weight lifting, running) for 1 week.
• No tanning beds forever ☺
• Do not have facials, facial treatments, microneedling, Radio-frequency, IPL, Laser or other heat treatments near the treated area for 4 weeks.