Before Your Treatment

• 2 WEEKS BEFORE treatment, avoid vaccines of any kind.

• 2 WEEKS BEFORE treatment, avoid dental cleaning or dental work.

• 7 DAYS BEFORE treatment, do not ingest blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve.

• If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor before stopping the use of blood thinners.

• AVOID herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.

• 24 HOURS BEFORE treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.

• If you have a history of Herpes or cold sores, a course of anti-viral medication before and after treatment is required. Please call our office for a prescription.

Day of Your Treatment

• Please come to the office without make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.

• To maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied.

• To ensure a smooth and even correction, your provider may massage the area(s) treated, which may cause a temporary, minimal amount of redness to your skin.

What to Expect

• You may experience mild tenderness or a stinging sensation following the injection.

• Redness and swelling are normal. Some bruising may also be visible.

• Depending upon the area(s) treated and product(s) used, you may feel “firmness” in the treated area(s) for 1 to 2 weeks after treatment. Over time, the area(s) will soften and “settle”.

After Your Treatment

• 24 HOURS AFTER you can resume exercise and apply makeup.

• AVOID extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Be sure to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

• YOU MUST massage the areas treated in a circular motion 5 times daily, for 5 minutes each, for 5 days after treatment.

• Wait at least 2 weeks (or as directed by your provider) before receiving laser treatments.

• You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.

• You may apply an ice or cold gel pack to the area(s) treated (avoiding pressure), as this helps reduce swelling and the potential for bruising.

• 2 WEEKS AFTER treatment, avoid vaccines of any kind.

• 2 WEEKS AFTER treatment, avoid dental cleaning or dental work.

• 2 WEEKS AFTER treatment, avoid laser treatments.

Contact Our Office

• If you develop signs of infection (increasing swelling, pain, heat, or surrounding redness) or if the treated area appears to be getting worse.

• If you are experiencing significant pain that is not relieved by the recommended pain medication listed above.

• If you develop severe swelling, redness, or bruising, that does not improve after two weeks.

Follow-up

• 4-6 weeks after each treatment.

• Additional treatment sessions may be recommended