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Greenwich, CT
(203) 637-0662

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(914) 722-6869

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(860) 657-1064

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(203) 557-6334

Ridgefield, CT
(203) 689-8772

West Hartford, CT
(860) 206-8191

Closter, NJ
(551) 202-7399

Pre & Post Care – V-Shot Plus

Conveniently located to serve Greenwich, Westport, Ridgefield, Scarsdale, Glastonbury & West Hartford areas.

Pre And Post-Care Treatment Instructions for Optimal Results

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS:

Greenwich Med Spa
✔ Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

✔ Those with active disease states, a hemorrhagic disorder or are on anticoagulant treatments.

✔ Someone experiencing an active or local skin disease that may alter wound healing or someone who has an autoimmune disease.

✔ Patients with diabetes.

✔ Patients currently on their menstrual cycle.

✔ This procedure should not be used in a patient with any active or past vaginal/uterine or other female related problems without approval by GMS and your personal gynecologist.

PRE-TREATMENT PREP

✔ Avoid blood thinning over-the-counter medications for 7 days, such as: Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen and Aleve.

✔ Also avoid herbal supplements such as St. John’s Wort, Omega-3 capsules, antihistamines and high doses of Vitamin E.

✔ You should have had a normal gynecological exam within the last year and have not had any gynecological/female issues since.

✔ The area needs to be clean shaven prior to treatment to help visualize injection sites.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

What to expect:

✔ Redness/swelling/numbness is normal for a few days to a week.

✔ Real results can be expected at 4 weeks (after all swelling has resolved) but can take up to 3 months.

✔ Discomfort and tenderness to the touch is also common in that time frame.

✔ Gently clean the area twice daily with mild soap for the first week.

✔ You may notice no effect at all in the first few weeks.

✔ You may notice reaction from mild to intense sexual sensitivity, want/need for sex, sexual drive/libido.

✔ Urinary incontinence may improve in the first few weeks but usually takes a month or longer to see results.

✔ Notify GMS if you cannot urinate within 4 hours of the procedure. If having issues urinating, drink water, wait 30 minutes, and if still unable to urinate proceed to contact the office.

What to avoid:

✔ No sexual relations for 1-week post treatment.

✔ No exercise, saunas, hot tubs, baths, or pools for 24 hours.

✔ Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, or icing post treatment. Tylenol can be taken.

✔ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours post treatment.

WE RECOMMEND: 1 V-Shot annually for best results

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office at 203-637-0662.