Pre-Care & Post-Care

Instructions

  • Pre-Care Instructions

    • Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals, medical history, and any concerns.

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for at least 7 days prior unless medically necessary.

    • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment.

    • Stay well hydrated before your appointment.

    • Arrive with a clean face free of makeup and skincare products.

    • Inform your provider of any medications, allergies, or medical conditions.

    Post-Care Instructions

    • Do not touch, rub, or apply pressure to treated areas for at least 6 hours.

    • Remain upright for 4 hours after treatment.

    • Avoid strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day.

    • Avoid saunas, hot tubs, excessive heat, and prolonged sun exposure for 24 hours.

    • Avoid facial massages or facials for 1 week.

    • Wash your face gently and avoid aggressive rubbing.

    • Results typically begin appearing within a few days and continue improving over 2 weeks.

    • Contact our office immediately if you experience unusual swelling, pain, or side effects.

  • Pre-Care Instructions

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for 7 days before treatment.

    • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before treatment.

    • Stay hydrated leading up to your appointment.

    • Arrive with a clean face free of makeup.

    • Inform your provider of all medications, allergies, and medical conditions.

    Post-Care Instructions

    • Avoid touching or applying pressure to treated areas for several hours.

    • Avoid firm pressure on the face for 2 weeks.

    • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications for 24 hours unless prescribed.

    • Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and excessive sun exposure for 24 hours.

    • Avoid facials or massages for 1 week.

    • Mild swelling and bruising are normal and temporary.

    • Final results may take several days to fully settle.

  • Pre-Care Instructions

    • Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.

    • Discontinue retinoids and vitamin A products 7 days prior.

    • Avoid treatment if you have active skin infections, irritation, or cold sores.

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for 1 week prior.

    • Inform your provider of all medications and skin conditions.

    Post-Care Instructions

    • Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 1 week.

    • Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers only.

    • Avoid makeup for 24 hours.

    • Avoid retinoids, acids, and active skincare products for several days.

    • Do not exfoliate or scrub treated skin for 1 week.

    • Avoid pools, saunas, steam rooms, and heavy sweating for 24–48 hours.

    • Mild redness and sensitivity are expected and temporary.

  • Pre-Care Instructions

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for 1 week prior.

    • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment.

    • Stay hydrated before your appointment.

    • Inform your provider of all medications and medical conditions.

    Post-Care Instructions

    • Avoid rubbing or pressure on treated areas for 24 hours.

    • Avoid makeup for 24 hours.

    • Do not ice the face for 1 week.

    • Avoid facials for 1 week.

    • Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours.

    • Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for several days.

    • Contact provider if you experience excessive swelling, redness, or pain.

  • Pre-Care Instructions

    • Arrive with a clean scalp free of oils, dry shampoo, or styling products.

    • Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, aspirin, Aleve) for 3 days prior.

    • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment.

    • Avoid hair coloring for at least 2 weeks before treatment.

    • Inform your provider of any scalp conditions or medications.

    Post-Care Instructions

    • Avoid washing hair for 24 hours.

    • Use a gentle sulfate-free shampoo afterward.

    • Avoid hair products for 24 hours.

    • Avoid heat styling tools for 48 hours.

    • Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating for 24 hours.

    • Avoid direct sun exposure and tight hats immediately after treatment.

    • Do not color or chemically treat hair for 2 weeks post-treatment.

    • Mild redness and sensitivity are normal for 24–48 hours.

  • Pre-Care Instructions

    To help minimize bruising, swelling, and discomfort, please follow these recommendations for 5–7 days prior to treatment (unless medically necessary and approved by your physician):

    Avoid:

    • Alcohol

    • Aspirin

    • Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®)

    • Naproxen (Aleve®)

    • Fish oil / Omega-3 supplementS

    • Vitamin E

    • Garlic supplements

    • Ginkgo Biloba

    • St. John’s Wort

    • Blood-thinning supplements or medications unless prescribed by your doctor

    Post-Care Instructions

    • Mild swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising, itching, or firmness may occur and are normal temporary side effects after treatment.

    For the First 24 Hours:

    Avoid:

    • Touching or applying pressure to treated areas unnecessarily

    • Intense exercise

    • Alcohol consumption

    • Excessive heat exposure (saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, hot yoga)

    • Makeup for at least 12 hours if possible

    You May:

    • Apply a cold compress gently if needed

    • Sleep with your head elevated the first night

    • Resume gentle skincare the following day

    THE “5-5-5 RULE”

    To help evenly distribute the product and optimize collagen stimulation:

    Massage the treated areas:

    • 5 minutes

    • 5 times per day

    • For 5 days

    Your provider will demonstrate the proper massage technique after treatment.

    WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER

    • Severe pain

    • Blanching or discoloration of the skin

    • Significant asymmetry

    • Signs of infection (heat, pus, fever)

    • Persistent nodules or worsening swelling