APPOINTMENT POLICIES
Consult your physician before starting or stopping any medications or supplements.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications, foods, and supplements for one week before your appointment. Examples: ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, aspirin, fish oil, garlic, green tea, and other blood-thinning supplements. You can continue to use Tylenol as it does not thin blood.
- Start taking Arnica tablets 5-7 days prior to your appointment to reduce the risk of bruising.
- Please avoid alcohol for at least 3-4 days before your visit.
- Drink plenty of water for a 3-4 day’s prior to treatment, especially if you are being treated with dermal fillers.
- Avoid caffeine and preworkout supplements the day before and the day of your appointment.
- For any injectable appointments, please do not plan any special events for at least 2 weeks after the treatment. You may have swelling and bruising for up to 2 weeks following your appointment, and depending on the treatment it may take 2-4 weeks to totally heal.
- *** Please do not wear makeup to your appointment. ***
Post treatment recommendations If you believe you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.
Botox/Dysport
- Do not lie down for 3-4 hours following your treatment.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications, foods, and supplements for one week before your appointment. Examples: ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, aspirin, fish oil, garlic, green tea, and other blood-thinng supplements. You can continue to use Tylenol as it does not thin blood.
- If there is bruising at the injection site, use a cold compress on the area for 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off for the first 12-24 hours.
- Avoid exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid direct manipulation of the area(s) for at least 7-10 days after your treatment. Examples: No facials, massages, exfoliating devices directly on the area(s).
- Avoid tanning or prolonged exposure to the sun until swelling/bruising has subsided.
- No hats or tight fitting headbands for 48 hours after your treatment.
- You may take Arnica if you have bruising or swelling, (following the instructions on Arnica label) until bruising/swelling subsides, unless it is contraindicated with any of your medications/medical conditions.
- Please allow 2 weeks before for results to activate. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us at (610) 400-5100. Follow ups must be within 2-4 weeks of initial treatment.
Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
- You may use a cold compress on area for 5-10 minutes on, 10 minutes off for the first 12-24 hours.
- Sleep slightly elevated for the first 24 hours.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications, foods, and supplements for one week before your appointment. Examples: ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, aspirin, fish oil, garlic, green tea, and other blood-thinng supplements. You can continue to use Tylenol as it does not thin blood.
- Avoid exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid direct manipulation (unless otherwise directed by your provider) of the area(s) treated. Example: No facials, massages, exfoliating devices on the injected area(s) for 2 weeks post-procedure.
- Avoid tanning or prolonged sun exposure until swelling/bruising has subsided.
- ou may take Arnica if you have bruising or swelling, (following the instructions on Arnica label) until bruising/swelling subsides, unless it is contraindicated with any of your medications/medical conditions.
- For lip injections – avoid direct pressure on your lips for 2 FULL WEEKS! No straws, pursing of the lips, kissing/intimate oral actions, and/or smoking/vaping/hookah.
- For lip injections – for your safety and optimal outcome the maximum amount we recommend per treatment session is 1 ml. You may require additional treatments to reach your goal. 2-3 sessions is very common.
- For cheek, nose, under eye, or jawline filler – avoid direct pressure for 2 weeks after the procedure (Unless otherwise directed by your provider).
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for your filler to settle..
Kybella
- You may use a cold compress on area for 5-10 minutes on, 10 minutes off for the first 12-24 hours.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications, foods, and supplements for one week before your appointment. Examples: ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, aspirin, fish oil, garlic, green tea, and other blood-thinng supplements. You can continue to use Tylenol as it does not thin blood.
- Avoid exercise for 24 hours.
- Compression may help alleviate some discomfort. If you have a compression device please speak to your provider before using.
- Avoid tanning or prolonged exposure to sunlight until swelling/bruising
- Expect moderate swelling to last for up to 3 weeks. Full results are not seen until 12 weeks post-procedure, and most clients require multiple treatments for desired results. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at (610) 400-5100.
Sculptra
- Please follow the 5-5-5 rule: Massage 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days. Firmly massage the area(s) treated to encourage even distribution of the product.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications, foods, and supplements for one week before your appointment. Examples: ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, aspirin, fish oil, garlic, green tea, and other blood-thinng supplements. You can continue to use Tylenol as it does not thin blood.
- Avoid exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid make-up in the area until the day after procedure.
- Avoid tanning or prolonged sun exposure until swelling/bruising has subsided.
- You may take Arnica if you have bruising or swelling, (following the instructions on Arnica label) until bruising/swelling subsides, unless it is contraindicated with any of your medications/medical conditions.
- Expect swelling for up to 2 weeks. Results are seen at about 8-10 weeks post-procedure. Remember most clients require at least 2-4 treatments for optimal results.