Aftercare Instructions
Botox & Dysport
30 minute appointment
Immediately after the procedure, you might notice some bumps, slight redness or swelling. These will fade within the hour. Avoid touching or rubbing the treated area for 24 hours. Avoid lying down or bending over excessively for 4 hours. Refrain from strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours. Avoid saunas, hot tubs, or prolonged exposure to sunlight for 24 hours. Refrain from facials, massages, or any treatments involving the treated area for 24 hours. It takes 2-5 days to start seeing the effects, and full results occur after 2 weeks.
Dermal Filler & PRF
45 minute appointment
Avoid touching, rubbing, or applying pressure to the treated area for 24 hours post-procedure. Refrain from strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours. Avoid saunas, hot tubs, or prolonged exposure to sunlight for 24 hours. Refrain from facials, massages, or any treatments involving the treated area for 24 hours. Clean the treated area with a gentle cleanser and water. Avoid harsh scrubbing or abrasive skincare products for the first 24 hours. You may apply cold compresses or ice packs wrapped in a cloth to the treated area to help reduce swelling and discomfort. Do this for short periods at a time, about 5-10 minutes as needed. Lumps, bumps, swelling, bruising may occur for 2 weeks following your procedure. For dermal filler, full results appear in 2 weeks, but additional appointments may be necessary depending on your treatment area. For PRF, you will see results after first treatment, but best results occur after 2 sessions, spaced 6 weeks apart.
Sculptra
45 min appointment
Right after the procedure, you may notice fullness in the treated areas due to the injected product, but this will diminish within the next 24 hours. Remember the 5-5-5 rule! Massage treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days in a row. This helps stimulate the collagen response and also helps prevent nodules, a very rare side effect. Refrain from strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours. Avoid saunas, hot tubs, or prolonged exposure to sunlight for 24 hours. Clean the treated area with a gentle cleanser and water. Avoid harsh scrubbing or abrasive skincare products for the first 24 hours. You may apply cold compresses or ice packs wrapped in a cloth to the treated area to help reduce swelling and discomfort. Do this for short periods at a time, about 5-10 minutes as needed. Be patient: collagen production usually begins around 8-12 weeks post-treatment, reaching its maximum effect within 6 months. Results are not immediate and gradually appear over time.
Microneedling
45 min appointment
The downtime is minimal, however you may experience redness and tenderness for 12-48 hours afterward. Your skin may feel like it has a mild sunburn. Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 week following the appointment. Avoid exercise or exposure to extreme heat (sauna) for 24 hours. Usually you will notice improvement after the first treatment. More significant results occur after 3 treatments spaced 6 weeks apart. Collagen production takes place over time. Skin will continue to improve over the next 6-12 months post microneedling treatments with proper skin care regimen.