Pre-Treatment

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 4 weeks prior to treatment, refrain from laser treatments or chemical peels on treatment areas.
• 2 weeks prior to treatment, avoid sun exposure, spray tans, and tanning lotions to avoid increased risk of hyperpigmentation, as all are considered active tans.
• 5-7 days before your treatment, avoid using Retinols as well as all blood thinners such as Aleve, Motrin and Ibuprofen, fish oil and flaxseed supplements. Discontinue usage of any photosensitive antibiotics.
• 2 days prior to treatment, avoid exercise, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, or anything that exposes you to heat.
• It is highly recommended to hydrate very well with water prior to treatment.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) treatment to avoid extra bruising.
• Ensure there are no active skin infections or outbreaks, such as cold sores, in the areas to be treated.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 4 weeks prior to treatment, refrain from laser treatments or chemical peels on treatment areas.
• 2 weeks prior to treatment, avoid sun exposure, spray tans, and tanning lotions to avoid increased risk of hyperpigmentation, as all are considered active tans.
• 5-7 days prior to treatment, avoid using Retinols/tretinoins.
• 2 days prior to treatment, avoid exercise, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, or anything that exposes you to heat.
• It is highly recommended to hydrate very well with water prior to treatment.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) treatment to avoid extra bruising.
• Ensure there are no active skin infections or outbreaks, such as cold sores, in the areas to be treated.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 4 weeks prior to treatment, refrain from laser treatments or chemical peels on treatment areas.
• 2 weeks prior to treatment, avoid sun exposure, spray tans, and tanning lotions to avoid increased risk of hyperpigmentation, as all are considered active tans.
• 5-7 days prior to treatment, avoid using Retinols/tretinoins.
• 5 days prior to treatment, avoid blood thinners like Advil, aspirin, Aleve, and fish oils. Any blood thinning medication can increase the risk of bruising and swelling. If you need to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, Tylenol is okay.
• 2 days prior to treatment, avoid exercise, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, or anything that exposes you to heat.
• It is highly recommended to hydrate very well with water prior to treatment.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) treatment to avoid extra bruising.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 1 week prior to treatment, avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, hydroquinone or other “anti-aging,” “acne,” and “bleaching” products. Also avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
• Do not have a chemical peel if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your provider if you have any questions about this prior to the treatment.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 5 days prior to treatment, avoid blood thinners like Advil, aspirin, Aleve, and fish oils. Any blood thinning medication can increase the risk of bruising and swelling. If you need to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, Tylenol is okay.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) treatment to avoid extra bruising.
• Do not use Botox/Dysport if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 1 week prior to treatment:
  • Avoid blood-thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve.
  • Avoid supplements, including St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, and Vitamin E.
  • For lip fillers, inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• 2 days prior to treatment:
  • Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any “anti-aging” products.
  • Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
  • Start taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure. (This is not required, but it will help lessen bruising.)

• 24 hours prior to treatment:
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages.

• Day of treatment:
  • Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
  • In order to maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic will be applied.

• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 2 weeks prior to treatment:
  • Avoid vaccines of any kind.
  • Avoid dental cleaning or dental work.

• 1 week prior to treatment:
  • Do not ingest blood-thinning medications, such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor before stopping the use of blood thinners.
  • Avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.

• 24 hours prior to treatment:
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages.

• Day of Treatment:
  • Please arrive without make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.
  • To maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied.
  • To ensure a smooth and even correction, your provider may massage the area(s) treated, which may cause a temporary, minimal amount of redness to your skin.

• If you have a history of Herpes or cold sores, a course of anti-viral medication before and after treatment is required. Please call our office for a prescription.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• If treating lips, inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
• In order to maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic will be applied.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 2 weeks prior to treatment, avoid sun exposure, spray tans, and tanning lotions to avoid increased risk of hyperpigmentation, as all are considered active tans.
• 5-7 days before your treatment, avoid using Retinols as well as all blood thinners such as Aleve, Motrin and Ibuprofen, fish oil and flaxseed supplements. Discontinue usage of any photosensitive antibiotics.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 1 week prior to treatment, avoid chemical treatments such as dyes, perms, and relaxers.
• 5 days prior to treatment, avoid blood thinners like Advil, aspirin, Aleve, and fish oils. Any blood thinning medication can increase the risk of bruising and swelling. If you need to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, Tylenol is okay.
• Day of treatment, avoid using high-heat treatments like flat irons or curling irons.
• It is highly recommended to hydrate very well with water prior to treatment.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) treatment to avoid extra bruising.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.
• Arrive with clean hair. It is preferred to have all hair products removed prior to your appointment.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• 4 weeks prior to treatment, refrain from laser treatments or chemical peels on treatment areas.
• 2 weeks prior to treatment, avoid sun exposure, spray tans, and tanning lotions to avoid increased risk of hyperpigmentation, as all are considered active tans.
• 5-7 days prior to treatment, avoid using Retinols/tretinoins, as well as all blood thinners such as Aleve, Motrin and Ibuprofen, fish oil and flaxseed supplements.
• It is highly recommended to hydrate very well with water prior to treatment.
• Arrive with a clean face. It is preferred to have all facial makeup removed prior to your appointment.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.

I understand that for best possible results I should do the following before treatment:

• Attire –wear a shirt that can roll-up above your elbow to allow access to your arm.
• Hydrate before every IV – the more hydrated you are, the more easily accessible your veins are, making for a more comfortable treatment.
• Have something to eat – some of the vitamins and minerals can have a temporary blood sugar and blood pressure lowering effect, which can make you feel lightheaded during or after your IV if you haven’t eaten.
• Get moving – if we are sedentary right before an IV, our vessels may be more difficult to access.
• If you become pregnant or start breastfeeding, please give us a call.