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Pre/Post Care

Filler (Lips, Chin, Cheeks, Nose, Jawline, Undereyes)

First 24–48 hours:

  • Expect swelling, tenderness, and possible bruising — this is normal.

  • Apply ice packs in 10-minute intervals.

  • Avoid touching, massaging, or applying pressure unless instructed.

  • Stay upright; avoid sleeping face-down.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas/hot tubs, and excessive heat.

Ongoing care:

  • Avoid dental work for 2 weeks.

  • Small lumps are common; do not massage unless directed.

  • Final results settle within about 2 weeks.

Botox / Neurotoxins (Forehead, Crow’s Feet, Frown Lines, Lip Flip, Masseter)

First 4–6 hours:

  • Stay upright.

  • Avoid touching or rubbing the area.

  • You can make gentle facial expressions to help the product bind.

First 24 hours:

  • Avoid exercise, heat exposure, facials, or massages.

  • Don’t sleep face-down.

Results:

  • Improvement starts in 3–7 days, with full results at about 2 weeks.

  • Avoid other facial treatments for 2 weeks.

 

Sculptra

Immediately after:

  • Mild swelling or tenderness is normal.

  • Massage treated areas using the “5-5-5 rule”: 5 times a day, 5 minutes each time, for 5 days.

Avoid for 24–48 hours:

  • Strenuous exercise

  • Saunas, steam rooms, or hot yoga

Results:

  • Results build gradually over 6–12 weeks.

  • Staying well-hydrated helps support collagen production.

PRF / PRFM Undereyes

First 24 hours:

  • Expect some swelling, puffiness, or tightness under the eyes.

  • Apply cool compresses (not ice directly on the skin).

  • Avoid rubbing or touching the area.

Avoid for 48 hours:

  • Alcohol, smoking, and strenuous exercise

  • Saunas or steam rooms

  • Makeup around the eyes

Results:

  • Gradual brightening and improvement over 4–6 weeks.

  • Often done as a series for best results.

 

SkinPen Microneedling

First 24 hours:

  • Redness similar to a sunburn is normal.

  • Avoid touching your face and skip makeup.

  • Use only the approved post-care products.

24–72 hours:

  • Avoid sweating, exercise, hot showers, pools, or sun exposure.

  • No retinol, vitamin C, acids, scrubs, or exfoliants.

Ongoing:

  • Wear SPF daily.

  • Skin may feel dry or flaky as it renews.

  • Results keep improving over about 4 weeks.

Morpheus8 (RF Microneedling)

First 24–48 hours:

  • Redness, swelling, pinpoint marks, and tightness are normal.

  • Keep skin clean and avoid touching.

  • Use only gentle, non-active skincare (no retinol, acids, vitamin C, or scrubs).

  • Avoid sweating, intense exercise, hot showers, steam, and sun.

48–72 hours:

  • Continue gentle care and hydrate well.

  • Makeup is okay once the skin no longer feels irritated (usually 24–48 hours).

Ongoing:

  • Avoid direct sun for about a week.

  • Use SPF daily.

  • Results continue to improve for up to 3 months.

 

SkinVive

First 24 hours:

  • Mild swelling, redness, or small bumps are normal.

  • Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area.

  • Skip makeup for 24 hours.

24–48 hours:

  • Avoid intense exercise and heat.

  • Keep skin clean and moisturized with gentle products.

Results:

  • Hydration and glow typically improve over 2–6 weeks.