What to Do Before Botox & Fillers
- Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
- Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 1 week before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
- Schedule your Dermal Filler and Botox or Xeomin appointment 2-4 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler and Botox/Xeomin injections will take approximately 7-14 days to appear. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.
- Discontinue Retin-A (or retinol/retinoid) 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
- Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area.
- If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know, they may put you on an anti-viral medication prior to treatment.
- Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
- You are not a candidate for botox/xeomin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What to Do After Botox & Fillers
- Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 24 hours following treatment. Do NOT receive facial/ laser treatments or microdermabrasion after Botox injections for at least 14 days. Ask your provider if you are not sure about the time frame of certain services.
- Some providers believe that smiling and frowning right after Botox treatments helps the Botox find its way to the muscle into which it was injected after treated.
- Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after your Botox treatment. This will prevent the Botox from tracking into the orbit of your eye and causing drooping eyelid. Avoid sleeping on directly treated areas, especially for first 24 hours.
- It can take approximately 7-14 days for results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional Botox or Xeomin. You are charged for the amount of product used. Therefore, you will be charged for a product used during any touch-up or subsequent appointments.
- Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 24 hours after treatment. This will keep the Botox in the injected area and not elsewhere.
- AVOID the sun or other forms of heat exposure (tanning beds, sauna, hot tubs) for 24 hours.
- Redness, tingling and some swelling are typically within the first 24 hours.
- Bruising is common and should disappear within 7-14 days. Apply ice pack for relief.
- Seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following: trouble swallowing, breathing, speaking, muscle weakness, changes in vision or loss of bladder control
What to Do Before a Laser Session to Face, Neck or Chest with Potenza & Ultra
- Discontinue retinol or retin-A (treontin), exfoliants, AHA/BHA, vitamin C or peels one week before procedure
- Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning beds or self tanners one week prior to procedure
- Start using Hydrinity’s hyaluronic acid renewing serum one week prior to procedures; (or you can use SkinMedica’s HA5 serum for one week before too if you prefer)
- Bring mineral based sunscreen (such as SkinBetter Science SunBetter compact) to wear after procedure
- No alcohol 24 hours before or after procedure
- Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior (high dose aspirin, NSAIDS, vit E or fish oil) if possible due to increase risk of bruising/bleeding
- Drink *PLENTY* of water (at least 64+oz) 5-7 days before (the Potenza and ultra laser results vary based upon hydration; the more hydrate your skin, the better!)
- The estheticians prefer no makeup but wear what you are comfortable with
What to Do After a Laser Session to Face, Neck or Chest with Potenza & Ultra
24 hours after procedure:
- Avoid alcohol
- Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face; micro channels are opened into the dermis and hands will introduce bacteria
- Stay hydrated
- Use warm water and a mild cleanser
- Do not scrub or exfoliate skin, it will feel rough like sandpaper for about 48-72 hours post procedure
- Do not pick at treated areas, as this can cause hyper or hypopigmentation
- Only use clean fingertips to apply mineral based sunscreen, no brushes or sponges
- Avoid sun exposure or excessive heat or exercise
- If skin feels tight or dry, apply hyaluronic acid serum
- Areas of pre-procedure breakout may become worse before they get better post procedure
72 hours after procedures
- No makeup 72 hours after procedures (tinted mineral based sunscreen is ok to wear)
- Use a gentle face wash (we recommend Hydrinity’s Prelude) 72 hours after the procedures and acceptable serums/moisturizer (Hydrinity or AnteAGE MD) to use after the procedures.
- Remember to use a mineral based sunscreen every day after the procedures!
Some people see a difference in 4-6 weeks after a series of three treatments… most people will see results at the 3-6 month mark.
What to Do Before Laser Hair Removal
- You must shave at a maximum 48 hours prior to treatment. Best results will be seen when hair is freshly shaved.
- You must stay out of sun for 2 weeks prior. We cannot treat skin that with a sunburn, fresh tan or someone who is planning to be in the sun.
- Discontinue use of sunless tanning products 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- Do not use antibiotics 2-3 weeks prior to a treatment.
- If you are using photosensitive medications, please consult your prescribing doctor before booking.
- Do not use retinol containing products for 5-7 days prior.
- Do not pluck, wax, or use hair removing chemicals at any time during the course of treatment.
What to Do After Laser Hair Removal
- You may experience redness and swelling around the hair follicle lasting from 30 minutes to 3 days, depending on sensitivity.
- Avoid sun exposure, intense workouts, excessive heat, hot showers, hot tubs and saunas for at least 48 hours.
- An approved SPF must be worn daily along with a hat, if outside for a long period of time.
- Use an ice pack may be used for comfort, if needed.
- Laser Hair Removal must be repeated every 6 to 8 weeks for desired results. Duration of treatment depends on thickness of hair and skin type. Consult with treatment provider to determine the length of your personalized treatment plan.
- You can shave throughout your entire treatment and are required to shave at least 48 hours prior to appointment.
- Repeated every 4-8 weeks for desired reaults
What to Do Before & After a Chemical Peel
What to do before a chemical peel:
- Stop using retinol products 7 days before treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure at least 1 week prior to treatment
- Discontinue use of scrubs, chemical exfoliants and exfoliation tools, AHA/BHA.
- What to expect and instructions for after a chemical peel:
- You will feel a warm/sunburn-like sensation for the remainder of the day.
- Wash your face 4 hours post treatment with a gentle cleanser.
- Refrain from applying makeup until all peeling and shedding has subsided. You can wear tinted SPF or mineral makeup during healing.
- Expect peeling 2 to 3 days for moderate peels and 5 to 7 days after aggressive peels.
-DO NOT PICK OR PULL at shedding/peeling skin. This could lead to scarring and hyperpigmentation!
- Do not exercise or increase your heart rate 24 to 48 hours post treatment.
- Avoid exposing the treated area to excessive heat – saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga, etc.
- Avoid all sun exposure until shedding phase has completed.
- Refrain from deep exfoliation and/or retinol products until shedding phase is completed.
- Results can be seen 2 weeks after peel is completed.
Do’s & Don’t After Lip Filler
- DO NOT drink from a straw for at least 3 DAYS.
- Please DO let Dr. Jung know if you are experiencing extreme lip pain after lip filler injections.
- Please DO be on the lookout for whitened areas of the lip after lip filler has been placed that after applying pressure and releasing remain blanched for >4 seconds. A vascular occlusion may have occurred and you might need hylenex to dissolve the lip filler ASAP to avoid vascular compromise. This finding along with extreme lip pain signals a vascular occlusion. Call SkinGlow MD immediately or Dr. Jung’s cell phone number.
