AFTERCARE

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Anti-Wrinkle

(Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Nuceiva)

Immediately After Treatment (First 4 Hours)
- Remain upright for 4 hours. Avoid lying down or bending forward excessively
- Avoid touching, rubbing, or massaging the treated areas.ription
- No strenuous exercise
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid excessive heat, including: saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga
- Avoid facials, facial massage, or pressure to the treated areas
- Avoid wearing tight hats or headbands over treated areas
- Avoid laser treatments, microneedling, facials, or other skin treatments
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Dermal Fillers

DO:
- Apply a cold compress gently for 5–10 minutes at a time to reduce swelling
- Take antihistamine ie. Reactin/Benadryl as needed to reduce swelling
- Keep the area clean
- Drink plenty of water
AVOID:
- - Touching, pressing, or massaging the treated area (unless instructed)
  - Makeup for 12-24 hours
  - Alcohol for 24 hours
  - Strenuous exercise for 24 hours
  - Excessive heat: saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga
  - Excessive salt intake (can worsen swelling)
First 48 Hours
- Avoid facials, facial massage, or skin treatments
- Avoid sleeping on your face
- Sleep on your back if possible
- Avoid kissing or pressure if lips were treated
- Avoid flying if possible
First 2 Weeks
- Avoid: Laser treatments, microneedling, chemical peels, dental work
- Do not massage lumps unless instructed by your injector

Microneedling

alone or w/ Vamp salmon DNA, PRP or PRF

DO:
- Leave skin untouched as much as possible
  - If PRP/PRF was applied, leave it on for at least 6–12 hours (overnight is ideal)
- Stay well hydrated
- Sleep on a clean pillowcase
- Take antihistamine ie. Reactin/Benadryl as needed to reduce swelling from PRP/PRF
AVOID:
- Washing your face for 6–12 hours
- Makeup for 24 hours
- Touching, rubbing, or picking skin
- Exercise/Sweating
- Heat exposure: sauna, hot tubs, hot yoga, extremely hot showers
- Alcohol
You may:
- Cleanse with a gentle cleanser
- Apply hydrating serums (ie. hyaluronic acid)
- Apply gentle moisturizer
- Apply SPF
AVOID:
- Active skincare: No retinol, AHA/BHA, vitamin, or benzoyl peroxide
- No exercise if skin feels inflamed
- No sun exposure

Fat Reduction

Belkyra

DO:
- Apply cold compresses gently (10 minutes on / 10 minutes off)
- Keep your head elevated (especially if chin was treated)
- Stay upright for 4–6 hours
AVOID:
- Touching, rubbing, or massaging the area
- Strenuous exercise
- Alcohol
- Tight clothing around the neck/area treated
First 48 Hours
Continue to avoid:
- Exercise
- Alcohol
- Heat exposure: saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga
Swelling Duration:
- Most swelling improves in 7–14 days
- Mild swelling can last 3–4 weeks
DO:
- Sleep with head slightly elevated
- Stay hydrated
DO NOT:
- Massage the treated area
- Undergo other treatments unless advised

Skin Booster

Avoid active skincare:
- Retinol
- AHA/BHA
- Vitamin C
You may experience (NORMAL):
- Small bumps at injection points
- Redness
- Mild swelling, tenderness
- Bruising
These typically resolve within 24–72 hours
DO:
- Apply a cold compress gently if needed (5–10 minutes at a time)
- Keep the area clean
- Stay upright for 4 hours
- Stay well hydrated
AVOID:
- Facials
- Facial massages
- Pressure on treated areas
- Sleeping on your face
First 5–7 Days
Avoid active treatments:
- Microneedling
- Laser
- Chemical peels
- Medical facials

Sculptra

Massage the treated areas:

This helps distribute the product evenly and prevents nodule formation.

Use clean hands and moderate pressure.

First 48 Hours
Normal symptoms include:
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Bruising
- Redness
- Mild firmness
First 1–2 Weeks
You may still feel:
- Firmness
- Small bumps (these typically soften with massage)
- Apply cold compresses if needed (5–10 minutes at a time)
- Massage as instructed (5-5-5 rule)
- Keep skin clean
- Stay hydrated
AVOID:
- Makeup for 12–24 hours
- Strenuous exercise
- Alcohol
- Touching the area except for massage
- Excessive heat: saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga
Avoid:
- Facials
- Facial massage (other than your instructed massage)
- Laser treatments
- Microneedling
- Chemical peels
- Dental work (ideally wait 2 weeks)

Sculptra

DO:
- Leave skin untouched as much as possible
  - If PRP/PRF was applied, leave it on for at least 6–12 hours (overnight is ideal)
- Stay well hydrated
- Sleep on a clean pillowcase
- Take antihistamine ie. Reactin/Benadryl as needed to reduce swelling from PRP/PRF
AVOID:
- Washing your face for 6–12 hours
- Makeup for 24 hours
- Touching, rubbing, or picking skin
- Exercise/Sweating
- Heat exposure: sauna, hot tubs, hot yoga, extremely hot showers
- Alcohol
You may:
- Cleanse with a gentle cleanser
- Apply hydrating serums (ie. hyaluronic acid)
- Apply gentle moisturizer
- Apply SPF
AVOID:
- Active skincare: No retinol, AHA/BHA, vitamin, or benzoyl peroxide
- No exercise if skin feels inflamed
- No sun exposure