On average, 3 total treatments are needed to achieve the best results.

Make sure you have all post-care supplies prior to your treatment.

You may experience redness, swelling, or mild peeling for 7–14 days. Downtime varies depending on the treatment area and your skin’s healing response, but most patients notice visible improvement as the skin recovers.

Avoid sun exposure starting 4 weeks before treatment, and do not schedule your appointment if you have an active sunburn.

Continue a good skin prep routine, starting 4 weeks before your appointment.

Avoid photosensitizing medications for at least 2 weeks before your treatment to prevent increased skin sensitivity or irritation.

Cease sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial tans 4 weeks prior to treatment.

Discontinue harsh chemicals, depilatories, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic and salicylic acids, and astringents for 1 week before and after treatment.

Please avoid scheduling dental work, cleanings, or procedures within two weeks before or after your injectable treatment. Dental work can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream or cause inflammation, which may increase the risk of infection or unwanted swelling at the injection sites.

Take only approved and required medicine as directed.

No smoking of nicotine products a minimum of 2 weeks before the treatment. If you do smoke, please be aware that smoking increases the risk for poor wound healing and may delay your healing process.

No aspirin, ibuprofen, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, blood thinners, vitamin E, fish oil, herbal supplements, garlic, or any medications containing these or anything that may thin your blood, 14 days before surgery.

Cannot receive a vaccination 4 weeks prior to treatment.

If you’ve had a cold, flu, or any illness within two weeks of your appointment, please contact us to reschedule. Receiving injectable treatments while your immune system is compromised can increase the risk of side effects and delay healing.

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or supplements which may thin your blood (i.e. vitamin e, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, etc.) for 7 days before treatment. These agents may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. Tylenol is ok.

The week before treatment, drink plenty of water.

Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, avoid extreme diets and alcohol.

Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your treatment.

If you’re prone to cold sores: Please pre-treat with an antiviral medication starting 2 days before your appointment. If you have an active cold sore, your treatment will need to be rescheduled.

No caffeine 24 hours before your treatment.

Post injection, ensure that your pillowcase, bedding and anything else your face may have contact with is clean and freshly laundered.

Talk with your treatment provider to make sure you are a good candidate and set realistic expectations.

Please come to your appointment without makeup as we will ask you to wash your face prior to injections.

Wash yourself including your hair the evening before or the morning of surgery. Do not use any styling products or sprays. Please reference the bathing directions provided to you and use Hibiclens /CHG.

Surgery day, wear loose-fitting clothes that fasten at the front. No slipover clothing.

False eyelashes need to be removed.

Do not wear deodorant or lotions, especially on the chest and torso.

You may wear glasses but do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.