AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
BOTOX AFTERCARE
Wrinkle Relaxer
NO WORKING OUT, EXERCISE, OR HEAVY LIFTING FOR 24 HOURS
NO SAUNAS OR WHIRLPOOLS FOR 24 HOURS
DO NOT LAY DOWN FOR 4 – 5 HOURS AFTER INJECTIONS
WAIT AT LEAST 4 HOURS TO REAPPLY MAKEUP
WASH UP AND AWAY FROM THE EYES WHEN YOU WASH YOUR FACE THE NIGHT OF INJECTIONS
SORENESS AT THE INECTION SITE IS COMMON AND WILL SUBSIDE
SOME AREAS MAY KICK IN FASTER THAN OTHERS AND YOU HAVE SOME ASYMMETRIES UNTIL THE FULL EFFECT KICKS IN AT THE 14 DAY MARK. THIS IS NORMAL & ALMOST ALWAYS RESOLVE BY DAY 14. WAIT A FULL 2 WEEKS TIL YOUR FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT BEFORE CONTACTING THE OFFICE AS WE WILL NOT INJECT ANY FURTHER MEDICATION UNTIL A FULL 2 WEEKS.
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FILLER AFTERCARE
ICE OR COOL COMPRESS AS NEEDED
FOR SWELLING, TAKE A DAILY ANTIHISTAMINE (CLARITIN, ZYRTEC, ALLEGRA) AND AN OTC BENADRYL AND PEPCID FOR SWELLING AT NIGHT AS NEEDED
DO NOT APPLY MAKEUP FOR 24 HOURS
IGNORE ANY LUMPS, BUMPS, OR ASYMMETRICAL SWELLING FOR 2 WEEKS
NO WORKING OUT, SAUNAS, WHIRLPOOLS, OR SWIMMING FOR 24 HOURS
CALL 440-249-5516 IF YOU NOTICE DUSKY, GREY BRUISING THAT TRACKS OUTSIDE THE TREATMENT AREA OR HAVE SEVERE PAIN
SCULPTRA AFTERCARE
MASSAGE THE TREATED AREA FOR 5 MINUTES, 5 TIMES PER DAY FOR 5 DAYS AFTER YOUT TREATMENT, ACCORDING TO DR. LABBAD’S ADVICE.
WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT, APPLY AN ICEPACK OR ICE WRAPPED IN A CLOTH (AVOID PUTTING ICE DIRECTLY ON YOUR SKIN) TO THE TREATMENT AREA TO HELP REDUCE
SWELLING.
– YOU MAY APPLY MAKEUP A FEW HOURS AFTER YOUR SCULPTRA AESTHETIC TREATMENT IF NO COMPLICATIONS ARE PRESENT (FOR EXAMPLE, OPEN WOUNDS OR BLEEDING)
AVOID SUN AND UV SUNLAMP EXPOSURE UNTIL SWELLING AND REDNESS HAVE DISAPPEARED
– REPORT ANY WORSENING OR LONGER-LASTING SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS TO DR. LABBAD
AGEJET AFTERCARE
USE A GENTLE CLEANSER FOLLOWED BY A HYALURONIC ACID (PROVIDED POST PROCEDURE) AND SUNSCREEN FOR THE FIRST 5 DAYS. ADDITIONAL SUN PROTECTIVE MEASURES SUCH AS WIDEBRIMMED HATS, SUNGLASSES, AND SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE RECOMMENDED.
WHILE WASHING YOUR SKIN, USE COOL WATER. TO AVOID THE OVER DRIED SKIN, REAPPLY HA THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
YOU CAN APPLY THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS TO OPTIMIZE RESULTUS: FIRMING SERUM, BRIGHTALIVE, GROWTH FACTOR SERUM, SPF
AVOID THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS UNTIL PEELING IS COMPLETE: EXFOLIANTS, TONERS, ACNE CONTROL, EXFOLIATION ACCELERATORS, RETINOLS, ENZYMATIC PEEL
AVOID PICKING OR PEELING AT THE SKIN, THIS MAY CAUSE HYPERPIGMENTATION.
YOUR SKIN CARE MAY BE STARTED ONCE SKIN IS COMPLETELY PEELED OFF AND HEALTHY NEW SKIN IS PRESENT. YOUR SKIN MAY BE MORE SENSITIVE TO YOUR PRODUCTS, THIS IS NORMAL, SLOWLY ADD THEM INTO YOUR ROUTINE.
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LIP FILLER AFTERCARE
NO ICE COOL COMPRESS IF NEEDED
FOR SWELLING, TAKE A DAILY ANTIHISTIMINE (CLARITIN, ZYRTEC, ALLEGRA) AND AN OTC BENADRYL AND PEPCID FOR SWELLING AT NIGHT AS NEEDED
KEEP THEM HYDRATED WITH LIPLUXE & USE A Q-TIP OR CLEAN FINGER. DO NOT RUB LIPS TOGETHER
NO MAKING OUT OR GIVING ORAL SEX FOR 3 DAYS
IGNORE ANY LUMPS, BUMPS, OR ASYMMETRICAL SWELLING FOR 2 WEEKS
NO WORKING OUT, SAUNAS, WHIRLPOOLS, OR SWIMMING FOR 24 HOURS
CALL (440) 249 – 5516 IF YOU NOTICE DUSKY, GREY BRUISING THAT TRACKS OUTSIDE THE LIP
GENIUS RF AFTERCARE
YOU MAY EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING POST-TREATMENT:
- Minimal Pinpoint Bleeding
- Mild redness
- Minimal swelling
- Mild discomfort
- Tingling sensation from anesthetic cream
- Warmth and heat from RF energy
TO ENSURE THE BEST RESULTS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE
- Avoid makeup and sunscreen for a minimum of 24 hours post-procedure. Mineral makeup and sunscreen are recommended. Use clean makeup brushes.
- Use a mild, soothing cleanser when washing your face.
- Avoid applying ‘Active’ ingredients to skin for 3 days- this includes Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA), Retinol, Vitamin C, and Alcoholbased toners.
- Avoid direct sunlight to treated area for 48 hours after your treatment. Wear a hat and sunscreen.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after your treatment.
- Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms for 5 days after your procedure.
- Use clean, disposable, breathable face masks for the first 24 hours after treatment.
- We cannot stress enough how important it is to protect your investment and to continue to improve your skin. At a minimum, the following products are recommended to start using one week post-treatment:
- A Medical-grade topical antioxidant with growth factor:
- No less than 30 SPF+ sunscreen
- 0.5 or greater retinol in your daily skin care routine
HAIR PRP AFTERCARE
IT IS NORMAL TO EXPERIENCE BRUISING, REDNESS, ITCHING, SWELLING AND/OR SORENESS THAT MAY LAST FROM 2-5 DAYS FOLLOWING YOUR TREATMENT. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PAIN OR DISCOMFORT YOU MAY TAKE TYLENOL OR OTHER ACETAMINOPHEN-CONTAINING PRODUCTS AS DIRECTED.
YOU MAY NOTICE A TINGLING SENSATION WHILE THE CELLS ARE BEING ACTIVATED.
IN RARE CASES, SKIN INFECTION OR REACTION MAY OCCUR, WHICH IS EASILY TREATED WITH AN ANTIBIOTIC OR INFLAMMATORY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU NOTICE UNUSUAL DISCOMFORT.
TRY TO REFRAIN FROM APPLYING ICE TO THE INJECTED AREA AS ICE ACTS AS AN ANTIINFLAMMATORY. ICE OR COLD COMPRESSES CAN BE APPLIED TO REDUCE SWELLING IF REQUIRED. CONTINUE TO AVOID ASPIRIN, ADVIL, MOTRIN, IBUPROFEN, NAPROXEN, VOLTAREN AND OTHER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MEDICATIONS FOR 3 DAYS AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE (IF POSSIBLE, TRY FOR 7 DAYS).
AVOID VIGOROUS EXERCISE, SUN AND HEAT EXPOSURE FOR AT LEAST 2 DAYS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT.
FOR THE FIRST 3 DAYS, USE SHAMPOO THAT IS PH BALANCED.
DO NOT USE ANY HAIR PRODUCTS FOR AT LEAST 6 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT.
BE SURE TO TAKE A HOT SHOWER AND WASH YOUR HAIR THAT EVENING, AFTER THE TREATMENT, TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTS OF PRP.
AVOID SAUNAS, STEAM ROOMS, SWIMMING FOR 2 DAYS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT.
AVOID ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, AND SMOKING FOR 3 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT. SMOKERS DO NOT HEAL WELL, AND PROBLEMS RECUR EARLIER, AND RESULTS MAY TAKE LONGER.
AVOID RESUMING MINOXIDIL (FORMULA 82M, ROGAINE®), HAIR COLORING, AND STRAIGHTENING FOR 3 DAYS.
HALO AFTERCARE
REDNESS IS NORMAL AND EXPECTED.
PINPOINT BLEEDING MAY OCCUR.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT, SWELLING IS COMMON AND EXPECTED, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE EYES. TO AVOID FURTHER SWELLING, IT MAY BE BENEFICIAL TO SLEEP WITH HEAD ELEVATED WITH EXTRA PILLOWS THE FIRST NIGHT AFTER TREATMENT.
THE TREATED AREA MAY BE EXTREMELY WARM FOR 12-24 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT. YOU MAY USE A COOL COMPRESSES TO HELP ALLEVIATE DISCOMFORT.
POST TREATMENT DISCOMFORT MAY BE RELIEVED BY OVER THE COUNTER ORAL PAIN RELIEVERS. ITCHING MAY BE EXPERIENCED DURING THE HEALING PHASE AND IS COMPLETELY NORMAL.
KYBELLA AFTERCARE
SWELLING, BRUISING, REDNESS AND INFLAMMA’ON IS TO BE EXPECTED 3-7 DAYS APER KYBELLA TREATMENTS.
ICE TREATED AREA FOR 3-5 MINUTES AT A ‘ME FOR ADDED COMFORT IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS.
TO ALLOW FOR NATURAL HEALING MECHANISMS TO TAKE PLACE IN THE BODY, AVOID NSAIDS OR ANY TYPE OF ORAL OR INJECTABLE AN’- INFLAMMATORIES. EX. (IBUPROFEN, MOTRIN, ADVIL)
TYLENOL CAN BE CONSUMED AS DIRECTED FOR ADDED COMFORT.
AVOID SALTY FOODS AS THIS CAN INCREASE SWELLING TO THE AREAS EVEN MORE THAN WHAT IS TO BE EXPECTED.
NO EXERCISE FOR 48 HOURS POST TREATMENT!
ELEVATE THE HEAD ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HEART WITH 1-2 PILLOWS TO ASSIST WITH THE DECREASE IN SWELLING.
USE ARNICA MONTANA GEL/CREAM, AS DIRECTED, TO REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF A BRUISE.
BRUISING CAN BE PIN POINT AND CAN BE COVERED WITH MAKE-UP OR CONCEALER.
LASER HAIR AFTERCARE
THE AREA MAY FEEL LIKE A MILD SUNBURN, A COOL COMPRESS CAN BE APPLIED.
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT, SUN BATHING OR TANNING FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS
PLEASE ADHERE TO THE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT INTERVALS RECOMMENDED BY YOUR PROVIDER, AS THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE DETERMINES THE EFFICIENCY AND NUMBER OF TREATMENTS REQUIRED.
CLEANSE THE AREA WITH TEPID WARM WATER. AVOID EXTREMITIES OF HEAT SUCH AS HOT SHOWERS, HOT TUBS, AND SAUNAS FOR 72 HOURS AFTER TREATMENT.
AVOID SWIMMING FOR 72 HOURS AS THE CHEMICALS IN THE WATER MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
THE HAIRS THAT ARE ELIMINATED FROM THE TREATED AREA WILL GRADUALLY WORK THEMSELVES OUT; THIS CAN TAKE 3-4 WEEKS. DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH THE TREATED AREAS.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING IN-GROWN HAIRS, A GENTLE EXFOLIATOR MAY BE USED IN BETWEEN TREATMENTS.
CHEMICAL PEEL AFTERCARE
STAY COOL! HEATING INTERNALLY CAN CAUSE HYPERPIGMENTATION.
DO NOT PUT THE TREATED AREA DIRECTLY INTO A HOT SHOWER SPRAY.
DO NOT USE HOT TUBS, STEAM ROOMS OR SAUNAS.
DO NOT GO SWIMMING.
DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE PERSPIRATION.
DO NOT USE LOOFAHS OR OTHER MEANS OF MECHANICAL EXFOLIATION.
DO NOT DIRECT A HAIR DRYER ONTO THE TREATED AREA.
DO NOT APPLY ICE OR ICE WATER TO THE TREATED AREA.
BBL AFTERCARE
TREATMENT AREA MAY APPEAR PURPLE/RED OR BLOTCHY IN THE TREATED AREA FOR 1-2 DAYS. YOU MAY APPLY MAKEUP AS DESIRED, PREFERABLY MINERAL MAKEUP, IF BROKEN SKIN.
FRECKLES AND SUNSPOTS MAY TURN SLIGHTLY DARKER INITIALLY AND THEN FADE WITHIN 7-14 DAYS. THIS IS A DESIRED AND NORMAL REACTION. BODY TREATMENTS MAY RESULT IN A LONGER TIMEFRAME.
THERE MAY BE ERYTHEMA (REDNESS) AND SLIGHT EDEMA (SWELLING) AROUND THE TREATED VESSELS. OFTEN THEY ARE LIGHTER IN APPEARANCE AND LOOK SOMEWHAT SMUDGY OR LESS DEFINED.
UNTIL SENSITIVITY HAS COMPLETELY SUBSIDED, AVOID ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: USE OF SCENTED LOTIONS OR SOAPS, EXFOLIANT CREAMS (RETIN-A, GLYCOLIC/SALICYLIC AND ALPHA- HYDROXY ACIDS), ACNE CREAMS OR GELS, LOOFAH SPONGES AND AGGRESSIVE SCRUBBING, HOT OR COLD WATER – WASH WITH TEPID WATER , SHAVING, SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS WITH MULTIPLE CHEMICALS/CHLORINE , ACTIVITIES THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE PERSPIRATION
YOU MAY CONTINUE YOUR SKIN CARE DAILY, INCLUDING A BROAD SPECTRUM UVA/UVB SUNSCREEN OF AT LEAST SPF 30 IF TREATING ROSACEA: AVOID ALCOHOL, SPICY FOODS, CAFFEINE AND EXERCISE FOR ONE DAY AFTER PROCEDURE.
FOR VASCULAR PATIENTS, NO VIGOROUS EXERCISE FOR THREE DAYS AFTER TREATMENT.
MOXI AFTERCARE
TO AVOID POST PROCEDURE COMPLICATIONS, DO NOT APPLY PRODUCTS TO THE TREATED AREA FOR 24 HOURS (INCLUDING CLEANSER), EXCEPT FOR INOFFICE PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED BY THE PROVIDER.
FOR THE FIRST 3 DAYS, USE A GENTLE CLEANSER FOLLOWED BY PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED BY THE PROVIDER
DO NOT FORCIBLY SCRUB OR USE ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S) DURING THE HEALING PROCESS
ONCE SKIN IS NO LONGER IRRITATED (RED/SWOLLEN), SKINCARE REGIME MAY BE STARTED (DAY 3-4). PLEASE REMEMBER THE SKIN IS IN ITS SENSITIVE STATE, DO NOT USE SCRUBS OR ACTIVE INGREDIENTS THE FIRST DAY YOU START THE PRODUCTS. YOU MAY RESUME THOSE PRODUCTS THE FOLLOWING DAY.
NO MAKE-UP OR EXERCISE FOR 48 HOURS.
AVOID SUN TANNING AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR AT LEAST 1 WEEK AND EVEN BETTER 2 WEEKS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT. PLEASE AVOID HOT SHOWERS, HOT TUBS, OR SAUNAS 24-48 HOURS POST TREATMENT.
APPLY A UV-A/B SUNBLOCK WITH AN SPF OF 30+ WHEN OUTDOORS; USE PROTECTION AGAINST SUNLIGHT AS EXPOSURE TO UV MAY CAUSE HYPERPIGMENTATION ON THE TREATED AREA. REAPPLY SPF EVERY 1-2 HOURS
CLEAN ICE PACKS MAY BE USED TO COOL DOWN YOUR SKIN.
