DO NOT rub, touch, or apply pressure to the area between your eyebrows in the frown area.
No exercise for 24 hours.
DO NOT wear a hat for 24 hours.
Makeup can be applied gently. However, use very soft upward strokes in the frown area between the eyebrows.
Although, not frequent bruising should be expected especially in the area around the eyes as this is the thinnest skin on the face with many capillaries.
If you get treatments around your mouth it may be difficult to purse your lips or drink from a straw, this is due to the relaxation of the muscle around the mouth.
Please allow the treatment to take full effect. It takes 2 full weeks to reach full results after treatment. Please call the office after the 2-week period if tweaks are needed. If additional units are required fees per unit will be applied.
Filler Post Care
Post Care Instructions
After Filler Injections:
Minimal bruising and swelling are expected after filler injections (especially in the lips).
Applying ice with the provided ice pack is very important for recovery, especially during the first week.
Arnica gel can be applied to treated areas to help with inflammation and bruising.
Areas injected may feel tender while healing, but should NEVER be painful. If you experience abnormal pain or concern, call the office immediately.
During the healing process, do not apply forceful pressure on the treated areas for at least 2 weeks, until the filler has settled and acclimated.
If needed, you may take Tylenol for discomfort. Avoid medications like Aspirin and Motrin which may enhance bruising.
Keep treated areas clean and avoid touching the area after injection.
Makeup can be applied 24 hours after injection.
If the under-eye area was treated, avoid high sodium foods and do not rub the treated area.
If you develop swelling, you can take a Zyrtec for the next 7 days.
Kybella Post Care
Post Care Instructions
After Kybella Injections:
Expect swelling in the area treated, this is normal.
The treated area often appears larger over the next 1-2 weeks. This is normal the swelling will subside.
You may ice the area for comfort for 3-5 minutes at a time over the next 24 hours. However, icing the area is not required.
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, pressure, tightness, and even numbness may be present. These side effects are common.
Kybella requires at least 2-6 sessions for optimal results. Please plan and schedule an appointment for future sessions 6-8 weeks apart.
You may take 1-2 tablets of Tylenol if you feel discomfort.
DO NOT exercise for 48 hours post-treatment.
Sculptra Post Care
Post Care Instructions
After Sculptra injections:
** VERY IMPORTANT**You MUST massage the areas treated 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment to avoid any lumps or bumps.
After treatment there may be mild swelling and redness with possibility of bruising.These symptoms usaully resolve in a couple of days. You may apply topical Arnica or take Arnica tablets to help prevent/decrease the amount of bruising/swelling.
Avoid extended UV exposure until any swelling has subsided. Apply SPF to the face.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately
Avoid laser, IPL, or skin tightening treatments of the area for at least 2-3 weeks
Schedule & follow up in 6 weeks for your next session. For optimal results most individuals need 2-3 sessions, 6 weeks apart. Results become more visible with time and sessions. Results can last up to 2 years or more.
