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PRE-TREATMENT Instructions:

• STOP Hydroquinone and Retin A 3 days prior to treatment.
• If you suffer from cold sores/fever blisters - take Valtrex 3 days prior to treatment to prevent an outbreak.

TREATMENT Information:

•  Immediately after you will be red and flushed similar to sunburn.

1.  Light Tx (Redness will resolve within 1-2 days)
2.  Deep Tx (Redness will resolve within 2-3 days)

• Swelling may be present when doing deeper treatments
•  Dryness and tightness with slight sloughing is normal

POST-TREATMENT Instructions:

• Wait 4 hours post treatment before washing your face.
• Anti-inflammatory medications (such as Benadryl) may be taken before bed the evening after treatment.
• Avoid hot sweaty exercise for 24-48hrs.
• Avoid direct sun exposure and wear sunscreen daily starting the morning after treatment.
• No shaving for men for a week after treatment.
• Mineral makeup can be applied to skin 24hrs after treatment.
• Avoid exfoliating face washes and products such as scrubs, Clarisonic, retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic, Malic Acid, Salicylic) No Enzyme Peels, or Microdermabrasion for 10-14 days. 
•  Lightening products (such as Lytera 2.0 or BrightAlive) may be worked into your skincare regime 5 days post treatment.
• For excessive dryness you may use ZO Hydrating Cream.

Home Care - AM

• Wash face with a gentle cleanser (such as Alastin's Gentle Cleanser).
• Apply recovery gel.
• You may apply 1-2 pumps of Alastin Skin Nectar, if applicable.
• Apply Sunblock (Minimum of 30 SPF, such as EltaMD Physical).

Home Care - PM

• Wash face with a gentle cleanser (such as Alastin's Gentle Cleanser).
• Apply recovery gel.
• Apply 1-2 pumps of Alastin Skin Nectar, if applicable.

PRE-TREATMENT Recommendations:

•  Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drink at least 64 oz of water & be sure to moisturize the injection areas prior to your visit.
• Take 2000 mg of Vitamin C daily before your treatment. The earlier you start. the better!
• Pre-treat with Amica 3 days before your treatment by dissolving 5 pellets under your tongue 3 times a day. Amica can be purchased at most health food stores, including
• Whole Foods.
• Avoid Omega 3s, Turmeric, Ibuprofen, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, Garlic & Aspirin for 7 days prior.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages for 4 days prior. *including red wine*

POST-TOXIN (Botox® or Dysport) Recommendations:

Please avoid:

•  Massaging the area or applying pressure for 6 hours Saunas & exercise for 48 hours
• Keep your head above your heart for at least 4 hours after.
• Remember-results can take up to 10-14 days to take full effect. All good things come to those who wait!
• Some patients experience mild side effects such as a headache, which typically resolve within a few days. Post-injection bumps will dissipate within an hour.
• If you experience: Minor swelling: apply Amica cream & take oral Amica Bruising. Take 200 mg of Bromelain

Please avoid:

• Dental visit in the past 2 weeks or coming up within 2 weeks.
•  Vaccinations in the past 2 weeks or coming up within 2 weeks.
• Flights and travel within a week after treatment.
•  Facial surgeries/trauma within the last 8 weeks.
• Active cold sore if treating the lip area.
• Blood thinners taken within a week prior to treatment (blood thinners extend

               bruising severity & time)

**If you are experiencing severe side effects such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911 immediately. For intense & painful swelling at the injection site call our office.

• Significant event (i.e. wedding, photo shoot) within two weeks after treatment as it takes approximately 2 weeks for any side effects and swelling to subside.

For Sculptra Only:

Don't forget 5/5/5!!!

• Massage treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days.

Contact Us:

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Intense pain in the treated area
• Excessive swelling that is increasing with time
• Skin color changes other than bruising (where skin is white)
• If you aren't sure if what you are experiencing is normal - call us! We are happy to help!