aftercare instructions

Bruising, swelling and soreness is to be expected; this may take several days to resolve.

You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Do NOT touch, rub or massage the treated area.

Avoid activities in which treated areas might be mashed; the filler is malleable for 48 hours post procedure.

No exercise for 48 hours.

Avoid alcohol or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) for 12 hours as these may increase bruising.

You may use cosmetics after 12 hours; apply gently.

Wait a minimum of 6 weeks before receiving any lasers or skin treatments.

Please call the office if there is an expanding bruise or discoloration of the skin.

It is common to see a bit of swelling and pinprick bleeding.

The day of the procedure, please use the clear gel ONLY that will be provided.

You may wash your face with a gentle cleanser.

You may use a moisturizer and sunblock the day after your treatment.

Do not use any skincare product with an active ingredient for 48 hours.

Avoid direct sun exposure for a week.

Please do not pick at any expected flaking or crusting.

Please call if any extreme breakouts occur.

Impressive swelling, soreness, bruising and some numbness is to be expected.

You may take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed.

You may experience some small nodules in treated area, those should resolve over time.

Swelling will subside over 6-8 weeks. Re-treat when swelling is completely resolved.

Please notify the office with any concerns.

Pinprick bleeding is to be expected.

Please use only provided products for first 24 hours.

If you had a ZO product add on please use twice a day until gone.

You may wash next day with a gentle cleanser.

You may start cosmetics back at 24 hours.

Call office with any concerns.

Bruising, swelling and soreness is to be expected; this may take several days to resolve.

You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Massage the area using the 5/5/5 rule; 5 mins, 5 times/day for 5 days.

No exercise for 48 hours.

Avoid alcohol or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) for 12 hours as these may increase bruising.

You may use cosmetics after 12 hours; apply gently.

Wait a minimum of 6 weeks before receiving any lasers or skin treatments.

Please call the office if there is an expanding bruise or discoloration of the skin.

Soreness or pinprick bruising is common.

Do not touch injection sites and avoid pressure in area of injections.

No tight fitting headwear for the rest of the day.

No facials, massages or strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.

Head above heart for 4 hours.

Makeup is okay after 30 minutes.