Proper preparation and aftercare are essential to maximizing your results, prolonging longevity, and ensuring a smooth recovery. Please review the specific instructions for your treatment below. If you have questions prior to your visit, contact our clinical team directly.
Pre-Care:
⚬ Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (ibuprofen, aspirin, Aleve, vitamin E, fish oil) for 48 hours prior to reduce bruising risk, unless prescribed by your physician.
⚬ Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment.
⚬ Arrive with clean skin free of heavy makeup, if possible.
⚬ Plan treatments at least 2 weeks before major social events.
Post-Care:
⚬ Remain upright for at least 4 hours post-treatment; avoid lying flat or bending forward.
⚬ Do not massage, rub, or apply firm pressure to treated areas for 24 hours.
⚬ Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and extreme heat for 24 hours.
⚬ Full results settle within 10–14 days. Schedule a follow-up if balance adjustments are needed.
Pre-Care:
⚬ Discontinue blood-thinning agents (NSAIDs, fish oil, high-dose vitamin E) for 3–5 days prior with medical approval.
⚬ Avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours prior to minimize swelling and bruising.
⚬ Avoid dental cleanings, dental procedures, or vaccines 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after filler appointments.
⚬ If prone to cold sores, take a prescribed antiviral prophylactic prior to lip filler treatments.
Post-Care:
⚬ Apply a cold compress gently for 10 minutes at a time to manage localized swelling.
⚬ Avoid strenuous workouts, saunas, alcohol, and excessive salt for 24–48 hours.
⚬ Sleep elevated on your back the first 1–2 nights to reduce morning swelling.
⚬ Do not press, massage, or manipulate filler unless specifically instructed by your provider.
⚬ Sculptra specific: Follow the 5-5-5 rule—massage treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days.
Pre-Care:
⚬ Discontinue active topicals (retinoids, tretinoin, AHA/BHAs, exfoliating acids) 3–5 days prior.
⚬ Avoid direct sun exposure and sunburns for 14 days prior to treatment.
⚬ Avoid facial waxing or chemical hair removal for 7 days before.
⚬ Stay well-hydrated, especially if adding Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP).
Post-Care:
⚬ Use only the provided or approved gentle post-care serum and lukewarm water for the first 24 hours.
⚬ Do not apply makeup, sunscreen, or active skincare for at least 24 hours.
⚬ Avoid sweating, vigorous exercise, steam rooms, and swimming for 48–72 hours.
⚬ After 24 hours, wear a broad-spectrum mineral SPF daily and avoid direct sun exposure for 10–14 days.
⚬ Mild redness and tightness mimicking a light sunburn are normal for 24–48 hours. Do not pick or scrub peeling skin.
Pre-Care:
⚬ Stop using prescription retinoids, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and scrubs 5 days before your peel.
⚬ Avoid facial waxing, electrolysis, or depilatories for 7 days prior.
⚬ Postpone treatment if you have active open lesions or a current sunburn.
Post-Care:
⚬ Keep skin hydrated with a bland, restorative moisturizer.
⚬ Never pick, pull, or force peeling skin; allow flaking to shed naturally to prevent hyperpigmentation or scarring.
⚬ Apply mineral SPF 30+ daily and avoid prolonged direct sun exposure for 2 weeks.
⚬ Pause retinoids, exfoliants, and cleansing brushes until skin has completely calmed (typically 5–7 days).
Pre-Care:
⚬ Arrive with completely clean, makeup-free eyes. Do not wear waterproof mascara or strip lash glue for 48 hours prior.
⚬ Avoid caffeinated beverages immediately before your appointment to prevent fluttering eyelids.
⚬ Remove contact lenses prior to application.
Post-Care:
⚬ Cleanse lashes daily using a lash-extension-safe, oil-free foaming cleanser to remove oil, sebum, and makeup residue.
⚬ Gently brush lashes daily using a clean spoolie while dry.
⚬ Avoid oil-based cleansers, moisturizers, eye creams, and liquid eyeliners near the lash line.
⚬ Do not rub, pull, or sleep face-down on extensions.
⚬ Book routine fills every 2–3 weeks to maintain lash health and fullness.
Pre-Care:
⚬ Come to your appointment with bare eyes and clean brows, free of oils or makeup.
⚬ Avoid waterproof mascara for 48 hours prior.
⚬ Stop using retinoids, AHAs, or heavy exfoliants around the brow area 3–5 days before brow lamination.
Post-Care:
⚬ Keep lashes and brows completely dry for 24 hours—avoid water, steam, sweat, saunas, and face washing.
⚬ Avoid sleeping face-down on your pillow to prevent warping the lift shape while setting.
⚬ Brush brow hairs upward and lashes in place daily using a dry spoolie.
⚬ Apply nourishing castor oil or an approved conditioning serum daily after the first 24 hours to keep hair hydrated.
Pre-Care:
⚬ Hydrate thoroughly with 16–24 oz of water prior to your session.
⚬ Avoid eating heavy meals immediately before your appointment.
⚬ Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
Post-Care:
⚬ Drink plenty of fluids with electrolytes post-session to support circulation and detoxification.
⚬ Allow your body 10–15 minutes to cool down naturally before taking a cold shower.
