Important Pre-Treatment Instructions
To Reduce the Chance of Bruising, Avoid the Following
- Aspirin
- Pain Relievers (Tylenol okay)
- Coumadin (get primary physician approval first)
- Fish oil
- Glucosamine
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Vitamin E
- Exotic or Herbal Supplements
- Have you ever had a cold sore? If so, please call our office and we will write you a prescription for Valtrex (an anti-viral)
Have water and a little something to eat before arriving. We suggest you not eat right after treatments around the mouth - letting the product "settle" a few hours will give you the best results.
After The Treatment
- Note: no alcohol for 24 hours after treatment
- No increased blood pressure (i.e. sauna, hot tub, exercise, cardio) for 4 hours post treatment (Helps prevent bruising)
- It is recommended that make up not be applied until 1 hour after treatment to allow the skin to breathe
- Avoid excessive facial expressions and strenuous exercise for 4 hours after your treatment. (This helps the product to "settle" without disturbing the location where it was injected.)
- Do not rub or massage the area for 24 hours unless instructed to do so (Sculptra patients will receive instructions for massage)
- Redness and swelling may last for 1-2 days
- There is a risk of bruising which is only temporary and can be covered up with make-up.
