Before Your appointment

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal creams in the area(s) to be treated.

• Avoid Foods That Contain Garlic (and Consider Using Arnica if you're prone to bruising 2-3 days before)

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising.

• Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• Come to your appointment with a clean face.

• Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.

• Stay hydrated.

After Your Appointment

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours.

  Redness, swelling, and light bruising are normal.

• Do not massage or touch treated areas after treatment.

• Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply SPF.

• Avoid any type of facial, microdermabrasion, or massage for 14 days after treatment.

• Avoid Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin, Tylenol or Benadryl is acceptable to take if experiencing discomfort.

• Stay in a vertical position for 4 hours following injection. Do not rest your head or lie down; sit upright.

• You may resume any topicals after 7 days.

• Stay hydrated.