Facial Pre-Care Instructions

To ensure the best possible results and a calm, comfortable experience, please review these simple guidelines before your facial appointment:

1. Avoid exfoliation
• Refrain from using any physical or chemical exfoliants (scrubs, retinols, AHAs, BHAs) for at least 3–5 days before your treatment to prevent irritation.

2. Skip intense treatments
• Avoid waxing, laser, or chemical peels on the face for 1 week before your appointment.
• If you’re using prescription topical medications (like tretinoin, Differin, or antibiotics), please let your provider know in advance.

3. Limit sun exposure
• Avoid tanning beds and minimize direct sun exposure for at least 48 hours prior to your facial, depending on treatment this may be longer.
• Always arrive with skin protected by sunscreen — no active sunburn.

4. Come with a clean face
• Please arrive with minimal or no makeup so your treatment can begin promptly and effectively.

5. Hydrate and rest
• Drink plenty of water before your appointment — hydrated skin responds better to treatment.
• Aim for a good night’s sleep to support skin healing and glow.

6. Be transparent about your skin
• Inform your provider of any recent procedures, allergies, sensitivities, or new skincare products you’ve introduced. This helps us customize your facial safely and effectively.

Preparation Guidelines

There are two important components to prepare your skin for this treatment. The first is to avoid any direct exposure to sunlight for at least 24 hours unless you are wearing strong SPF to protect your skin. Prolonged sun exposure, including exposure to tanning beds, may cause skin irritation during your treatment.

You will also need to temporarily stop using certain skincare products, particularly retinoids and acid-based products, such as azelaic acid, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid. While these products can benefit the health and appearance of your skin, they should not be used immediately before or after a microneedle treatment to avoid any possible skin irritation or overdrying. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, then you may need to temporarily stop using the medication for one to three days before your appointment.

On Your Appointment Day

On the day of your appointment, you can expedite your treatment if you arrive at your appointment with a fresh face. Please wash your face with a gentle cleanser and do not wear any lotion, perfume, or serums when you go to your appointment. If you are wearing make-up that day, please remove make-up before your appointment.

For Your Comfort

There are also steps you can take for your comfort during the treatment. For patients with sensitive skin, it’s sometimes a good idea to take Tylenol about one hour before your appointment to minimize any possible discomfort from the treatment process. We also can offer patients a topical numbing cream to use before the appointment starts to ensure their comfort.

Why This Much Preparation?

This amount of preparation is necessary if you want your treatment to one safe, effective, and comfortable. Ideally, following these preparation guidelines will make sure your skin is in peak condition and healthy enough for treatment. The goal of our treatment is to produce your desired aesthetic results without drying your skin or creating skin irritation. If you prepare well for your treatment, then you will be able to enjoy a radiant glow immediately after your treatment.

To ensure the best results and minimize the risk of complications, please follow these guidelines before your filler appointment:

1. Avoid Blood-Thinning Medications

   • For at least 7 days prior, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Aleve, and other NSAIDs. Tylenol is fine if needed.

   • Avoid supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic, and St. John’s Wort.

2. Limit Alcohol

   • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment, as it can increase the risk of bruising.

3. No Dental Work

   • Avoid dental treatments for 2 weeks before and after your filler appointment to reduce the risk of infection.

4. Stay Healthy

   • If you’re feeling unwell or have an active cold sore, please reschedule your appointment.

5. Hydrate

   • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated, which helps optimize results.

6. Avoid Facial Treatments

   • Do not schedule facials, chemical peels, or laser treatments for at least 1 week before your appointment.

7. Plan Ahead

   • Bruising and swelling are normal. If you have an important event, schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks in advance.

8. Relax

   • Come to your appointment with clean skin, free of makeup, and ready to enhance your natural beauty!

Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to help! 😊

Pre-Care Instructions for Neurotoxin (Botox/Dysport/Jeaveau/Daxxify)

To ensure a smooth treatment and optimal results, please follow these guidelines before your neurotoxin appointment:

1. Avoid Blood-Thinning Medications

   • For at least 7 days prior, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Aleve, and other NSAIDs. Tylenol is fine if needed.

   • Skip supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic, and St. John’s Wort to reduce the risk of bruising.

2. Limit Alcohol

   • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment, as it can increase the chance of bruising.

3. Plan Around Important Events

   • While there’s minimal downtime, small bruises or swelling can occur. Schedule your appointment at least 1-2 weeks before any big events.

4. Stay Healthy

   • If you’re feeling sick, have an active cold sore, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please let us know as we may need to reschedule.

5. Avoid Facial Treatments

   • Do not schedule facials, waxing, chemical peels, or laser treatments 1 week before your appointment.

6. Hydrate

   • Stay well-hydrated and eat a light meal before your treatment.

7. Come Prepared

   • Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup or skincare products in the treatment area.

8. Relax

   • There’s no need to stress—our goal is to make your treatment quick, comfortable, and effective!

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help every step of the way! 😊

Pre-Care Instructions for Sculptra

To ensure the best possible results with Sculptra, please follow these pre-care guidelines:

1. Avoid Blood-Thinning Medications

   • Stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Aleve, and other NSAIDs at least 7 days before your appointment. Tylenol is fine if needed.

   • Avoid supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic, and St. John’s Wort to minimize bruising.

2. Limit Alcohol

   • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling.

3. Plan Around Important Events

   • Schedule your treatment at least 2-3 weeks before any significant events, as swelling and bruising may occur.

4. Hydrate and Nourish

   • Drink plenty of water before your appointment to keep your skin hydrated. Eating a light meal beforehand is also recommended.

5. Avoid Recent Facial Treatments

   • Avoid facials, peels, microdermabrasion, or laser treatments at least 1 week before your appointment.

6. Stay Healthy

   • If you are feeling unwell, have an active infection, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please let us know in advance.

7. Arrive Makeup-Free

   • Please come to your appointment with clean, makeup-free skin in the treatment area.

8. Relax and Trust the Process

   • Sculptra works gradually to stimulate collagen. Trust the journey to reveal beautiful, natural-looking results over time.

Pre-Care Instructions for Skinvive

For the best results with your Skinvive treatment, follow these simple guidelines:

1. Avoid Blood-Thinning Medications

   • Stop aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Aleve, and other NSAIDs at least 7 days before treatment. Tylenol is okay if needed.

   • Skip supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic, and St. John’s Wort to reduce bruising risks.

2. Limit Alcohol

   • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment to minimize swelling or bruising.

3. Hydrate and Eat Lightly

   • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and eat a light meal prior to your appointment.

4. Avoid Recent Skin Treatments

   • Avoid facials, peels, waxing, or laser treatments at least 1 week before your Skinvive session.

5. Stay Healthy

   • Let us know if you’re feeling sick, have an active infection, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, as we may need to reschedule.

6. Plan Around Events

   • Minor swelling or redness may occur. Schedule your treatment at least 1-2 weeks before any major events.

7. Arrive With Clean Skin

   • Come with a makeup-free face for optimal results and ease of treatment.

8. Relax

   • Skinvive is designed to boost hydration and skin quality—so get ready for that healthy glow!

Have questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to make your experience seamless! 😊