Pre Care
- Avoid blood thinners for 1 week before your treatment. This includes medications and supplements like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Garlic, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Ginkgo Biloba, and Primrose Oil.
- Refrain from alcohol 1-2 days before treatment to minimize the risk of bruising.
- Plan ahead: Bruising and swelling can occur, so we recommend scheduling your procedure 2-3 weeks before any major events.
- Avoid dental work for 2 weeks before your treatment.
- Consider using Arnica before your appointment to help reduce bruising. We offer various options in our office.
- If possible, arrive at your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: We cannot treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Eat before your appointment to avoid light-headedness or fainting, as treatments on an empty stomach can increase these risks.
Post Care
- Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours after treatment.
- Refrain from blood thinners for one week after treatment. Arnica or Alastin’s Enhance Post Injection Serum can help reduce bruising.
- Avoid makeup for 4 hours after your treatment; ideally, wait 24 hours.
- Continue to avoid alcohol for 1-2 days after treatment, especially if bruising occurs, as it may make it worse.
- Contact the office immediately if the treated areas become red, hot to the touch, or white days after treatment.
- Massage the treated areas: For five days, gently massage the treated areas five times a day for five minutes (the "Five, Five, Five" rule).
- Follow-up treatments should be scheduled 6-8 weeks apart, though the timing may vary depending on your treatment plan.
- Massage technique: Use clean, dry hands (you can apply a mild moisturizer to assist in massaging the skin).
