BOTOX
Botox Pre-Treatment Instructions
In order to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications of injections, please follow these simple steps. Disclaimer: You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have open sores in the treatment area.
- 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 2 weeks 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.
- Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
- You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Schedule your dermal FillerandBotoxappointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event that you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler and Botox injections will take approximately 4 to 7 days to appear. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period. Sculptra does take longer to see results so plan accordingly with your provider.
- 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.
Botox Post-Treatment Instructions
- Do NOT manipulate the treated area for 3 hours following treatment. Do NOT receive facial/laser treatments or microdermabrasion after Botox injections for at least 10 days. Ask your provider if you are not sure about the timeframe 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 eyelids.
- It can take approximately 7 to 10 days for results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional Botox. 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 6 hours after treatment. This will keep the Botox in the injected area and not elsewhere.
DERMAL FILLERS
Dermal Fillers Pre-Treatment Instructions
In order to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications of injections, please follow these simple steps. Disclaimer: You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have open sores in the treatment area.
- 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 2 weeks 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.
- Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore, or blemish on the area.
- Schedule your Dermal Filler and Botox appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event that you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the Dermal Filler and Botox injections will take approximately 4 to 7 days to appear. Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period. Sculptra does take longer to see results so plan accordingly with your provider.
- Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment
Post-Treatment Instructions Dermal Filler
- Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area. Unless instructed by the provider.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
- Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
- If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
- Use Tylenol for discomfort.
- Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
- Take Arnica to help the bruising and swelling, start at least 2 days prior to injections.
FACIALS AND PEELS
Pre-treatment instructions for facials and peels
- Avoid sun exposure and being tan, both before, during the peeling process, and after the peel .
- If you get cold sores regularly, have a skin infection, or have any other skin sensitivities in past medical history, let our staff know ASAP.
- If you have an allergy to aspirin or phenol, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, you CANNOT get this procedure done. (VI Peels)
- Plan NOT to exercise vigorously for the next 3-4 days after treatment.Avoid excessive perspiration, as sweating may induce water blisters and excessive internal warming can induce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. (no hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, etc)
- Do not do a “waxing” 10 days before and 10 days after peel on the treatment site
- Do not use Retin-A or products containing Retinoic Acid for 5-7 days prior
Post-Treatment Instructions for Facials and Peels
- For all VI Peels, you will be given your particular post-treatment instructions that are particular for your exact peel.
- You will also be given the products needed to do the proper post-op treatment.
- VI Aesthetics has an app that can be downloaded which sets up your posttreatment schedule, sends push notifications of what needs to be done, and when it needs to be done.
- It also prompts you to take selfies so you can monitor your own progress and have your very own Before & After to see your results
Laser/V-ST/V-FORM/IPL
Pre-Treatment Instructions for Laser/V-ST/V-FORM/IPL
Disclaimer: You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have open sores in the treatment area.
- If you have a history of cold sores, please inform your provider prior to treatment. The doctor will need to write a prescription to pre-treat to eliminate the chances of you developing a cold sore post-treatment.
- Reschedule your appointment at least48hours in advance if you have a severe rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
- Do NOT use the following products 3daysprioror3days after your treatment (or until pinkness has subsided): Retin-A, retinoids, or similar vitamin A compounds, harsh scrubs or exfoliating products and bleaching creams(unless instructed otherwise by your provider).
- Discontinue Accutane 4-6 months prior to treatment
- Avoid Botox at least 1 week prior and 1 week after treatment.
- Gentlemen: Shave the treatment area one day before your scheduled treatment (unless instructed otherwise by your provider).For male patients, you may experience hair loss if you opt for a treatment where your beard exists.
- Do not apply any creams, lotions, perfume or makeup, etc. on the area to be treated, prior to treatment.
- Avoid tanning or prolonged sun exposure 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after treatment. Sun may cause adverse reactions, as well as make your pigmentation worse.
- Avoid dermal fillers at least 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after treatment.
- Consider taking Arnica tablets 1 week prior to treatment to prevent bruising (Usage: Dispense 5 pellets under your tongue 3 times a day).
Post-Treatment Instructions for Laser/V-ST/V-FORM/IPL
- Avoid excessive sun exposure 2 weeks post-treatment.
- Apply your sunscreen the day after treatment and re-apply every 2 hours for incidental sun exposure such as driving.
- Do not shave the treated area until the skin is completely healed.
- For cleansing the skin, we recommend you use the Environ Cleanser available for purchase at reception. Use your fingertips only, in a gentle motion and pat dry. Do so until the skin is healed.
- Do NOT pick, rub or scratch any scabs or dry skin that may appear. This may cause unwanted side effects such as darkening of skin and/or scarring.
- Avoid extreme temperatures of heat for 24 hours post-treatment (i.e.Jacuzzi, hot showers etc.)
PLASMALIFT
Pre-treatment instructions for PlasmaLift
Like most skin rejuvenation treatments, there may be some side-effects post-treatment and recovery from PlasmaLift. You must follow these important guidelines carefully if you wish to enjoy optimal results and protect your investment in Plasma Pen treatment. Although for most Plasma Pen treatment is virtually pain-free, your own treatment may be moderately uncomfortable and sensitive depending on where you are being treated–especially eyelid procedures where the skin is at its thinnest–and your own sensitivities and tolerances.
- Avoid any kind of tanning (Spray tanning, tanning injections, sun tanning, and tanning beds) for 2 to 4 weeks before your treatment. Ideally, you should try to use SPF 5O to prep your skin for 2 to 4 weeks before your treatment, especially if you are naturally darker-skinned. You may even wish to consider using a natural Tyrosinase Inhibitor to helps ensure there is no overproduction of pigment in the skin aka hyperpigmentation
- No Botox or fillers 21 days before or after Plasma Pen.
- No Micro-needling/PRP 21 days before or after Plasma Pen.
- Avoid any other type of procedure on the same area which you intend to have treated with Plasma Pen, such as laser therapy, chemical peels, Botox, fillers, as this may prevent your treatment from being performed by your technician at the time you want it.
- Nofacial acids (Retin A, salicylic, glycolic) 14 days before or 21 days afterPlasma Pen.
- No laser or peels (depending on the intensity of peel)for 90 days before or after Plasma Pen.
- Surgical procedures like facelifts you must wait for at least 9 months post-op/before Plasma Pen.