Before Your Appointment
To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid the following for 2 days before treatment:
–Alcoholic beverages
–Anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin
–Vitamin E, fish oil, or flaxseed oil
–Ginkgo Biloba
If you have a history of oral herpes (cold sores), you may want to start a course of antiviral medication from your primary care provider three days before your treatment
NO TANNING – spray or sun – for one week before your treatmentpost-Botox
You must be 14 days post-Botox treatment and 28 days post-filler, deep peels, and any laser treatment to receive microneedling safely.
Before Treatment with Kybella
To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid the following for 2 days before treatment:
–Alcoholic beverages
–Anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin
–Vitamin E, fish oil, or flaxseed oil
–Ginkgo Biloba
If you have a history of oral herpes (cold sores), you may want to start a course of antiviral medication from your primary care provider three days before your treatment
NO TANNING – spray or sun – for one week before your treatmentpost-Botox
You must be 14 days post-Botox treatment and 28 days post-filler, deep peels, and any laser treatment to receive microneedling safely.
After Your Treatment
Expect to have red skin in the treated area(s) for 24-48 hours
Do not massage, scratch or rub the treated area(s)
Do not use Mia or other brand face scrubbers for one week
Do not use Arbonne ultrasound or other brand ultrasound wands for one week
Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for at least 2 weeks
Avoid saunas and/or steam baths for 2 weeks to reduce the risk of bruising
Home Care and Next Steps
Until all redness has resolved + 2 days, you may ONLY use the following products:
–Gentle cleanser with NO exfoliating agents (no scrubs, retinols, or exfoliation of any kind)
–Gentle moisturizer with NO active ingredients (no retinols, no vitamin C, etc.)
–Sunscreen
–Mineral Makeup
Unless otherwise instructed by your treating provider, DO NOT use any products other than the four above while your skin is healing.
Once all redness has resolved, resume your skin care regimen
After your final treatment: Schedule your follow-up facial in 2-4 weeks
Massaging the Neck – After 3 days
Until all redness has resolved + 2 days, you may ONLY use the following products:
–Gentle cleanser with NO exfoliating agents (no scrubs, retinols, or exfoliation of any kind)
–Gentle moisturizer with NO active ingredients (no retinols, no vitamin C, etc.)
–Sunscreen
–Mineral Makeup
Unless otherwise instructed by your treating provider, DO NOT use any products other than the four above while your skin is healing.
Once all redness has resolved, resume your skin care regimen
After your final treatment: Schedule your follow-up facial in 2-4 weeks