NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS:
✔ Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
✔ Those with active disease states, a hemorrhagic disorder, or are on anticoagulant treatments.
✔ Patients with history of myasthenia gravis or any known neurological disease.
✔ Patients with a history of trouble swallowing.
✔ Someone experiencing an active or local skin disease that may alter wound healing
PRE-TREATMENT PREP
✔ Do not have any vaccines for a minimum of 2 weeks before or after your treatment.
72 hours prior to treatment
✔ To combat bruising, avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications for 72 hours, such as: Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen and Aleve unless prescribed for a medical
condition by a physician.
✔ Avoid herbal supplements such as St. John’s Wort, Omega-3 capsules, antihistamines, cold and cough remedies or high doses of Vitamin E supplements.
✔ Discontinue the use of cleansing devices (e.g. Clarisonic) or any skincare containing tretinoin, retinoids, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), beta-hydroxy acids (BHA), benzoyl peroxide or any exfoliating agents.
24 hours prior to treatment
✔ Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
✔ Any sunburn to the area needs to be fully treated up to 24 hours before treatment.
✔ For patients prone to cold sores, an anti-viral medication
must be taken 24 hours prior to treatment.
AFTERCARE SKINCARE REGIMEN
To enhance and maintain results:
• TNS A+ serum to boost collagen production and HA5 to increase the skin’s hydration and plump up fine lines
POST-TREATMENT CARE
What to do right after treatment:
✔ Ice the treated area for 5 minutes. Any visible small bumps will absorb after 15 minutes.
✔ Mild headaches are common after the procedure and can be treated with tylenol.
What to expect:
✔ It may take 2 to 10 days for the treatment to take effect. It usually takes 2 weeks to see the final result.
✔ Some tenderness, stinging, and slight bruising is normal at the treatment site(s).
What to avoid:
✔ Do not lay flat for 4 hours after your treatment.
✔ Do not lay fl at for 4 hours after your treatment.
✔ Avoid straining, heavy lifting, vigorous exercise and general manipulation of the area for 24 hours following the treatment.
✔ Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or above if you will be exposed to the sun.
✔ Avoid facials and facial massage for 2 weeks.
WE RECOMMEND: BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers every 3 months to maintain results
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office at [acf field=”phone” post_id=”options”].
