Post-Procedure Care Instructions

Neurotoxins

Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin, Daxxify, Leytbo

  • Stay upright for 4 hours after treatment.
  • Avoid touching or massaging treated areas.
  • Avoid exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24 hours.
  • Gentle facial movements, such as smiling or frowning, are okay.
  • Results typically begin in 3-5 days, with full results in 2 weeks.

Dermal Fillers

  • Expect swelling, tenderness, and mild bruising.
  • Use ice packs in 10-minute intervals for the first 24 hours.
  • Avoid heavy exercise, heat, and alcohol for 24-48 hours.
  • Do not massage unless instructed.
  • Lumps, unevenness, or swelling can be normal for 1-2 weeks.

Microneedling

  • Skin may feel sunburned for 24-48 hours.
  • Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
  • Use only gentle cleansers and hydrating products.
  • Avoid sweating, exercise, saunas, and pools for 48 hours.
  • Avoid retinol, acids, and vitamin C for 3-5 days.
  • Expect flaking or dryness as skin rejuvenates.

VI Chemical Peel

  • Do not peel or pick the skin as it sheds.
  • Follow the directions in the VI Peel take-home packet.
  • Skin may feel tight or dry and may begin peeling by day 2-3.
  • Avoid sweating, heat, and sun exposure for 5-7 days.
  • Use only the provided post-care kit.
  • Avoid retinol, acids, and vitamin C for 7-10 days.

Hylenex / Filler Dissolving

  • Swelling is common and may appear uneven for 24-72 hours.
  • Use ice in 10-minute intervals as needed.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 hours.
  • Bruising can occur; Arnica may be helpful.
  • Multiple sessions may be needed, depending on the amount of filler dissolved.

Laser Hair Removal

  • Mild redness and sensitivity are normal for a few hours.
  • Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner for 2 weeks.
  • Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and heavy sweating for 24 hours.
  • Shave only between sessions.
  • Do not wax or pluck between sessions.
  • Use a mineral SPF daily.

Microneedling Radiofrequency (RF)

  • Expect redness, mild swelling, and pinpoint marks for 1-3 days.
  • Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
  • Avoid heat, exercise, and sun exposure for 48-72 hours.
  • Use gentle, hydrating skincare only until fully healed.
  • Avoid retinol and acids for 7 days.

IPL

Intense Pulsed Light

  • Redness and warmth are normal for several hours.
  • Sunspots may darken before flaking off in 5-7 days.
  • Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks before and after treatment.
  • Avoid heat, sweating, and hot showers for 24 hours.
  • Use gentle skincare and daily SPF 30+.

Biostimulators

Sculptra / Radiesse

  • Expect mild swelling, redness, and tenderness.
  • For Sculptra, massage treated areas 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
  • Bruising can occur; use ice and Arnica as needed.
  • Results develop gradually over several months.

Kybella

  • Swelling is expected and may be significant for the first 3-7 days.
  • Apply ice for comfort.
  • Sleep elevated for the first couple of nights.
  • Avoid exercise, heat, and alcohol for 48 hours.
  • Numbness and firmness can last several weeks.

PRP Injections

Skin or Scalp

  • Mild swelling or tenderness for 24-48 hours is normal.
  • Avoid touching or washing the treated area for 4 hours.
  • Avoid exercise, sweating, and heat for 24 hours.
  • Avoid NSAIDs, such as Advil or Aleve, for 1 week.
  • Tylenol is okay.
  • For hair PRP, avoid coloring or chemical treatments for 72 hours.