• 2 weeks: Avoid sun exposure (tans/burns/tanning beds/spray tans)

• 10-14 days: Avoid taking NSAIDS (Aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.), Vitamin E, Fish oil, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, and St. John’s Wart to reduce your risk of bruising and swelling.

• 1 week: Consider taking Arnica tablets 1 week prior to injections to minimize the risk of bruising. Arnica can be found at any health food store.

• 2 days before: Avoid retinols/tretinoins, glycolic/salicylic acids.

• 2 days before: Avoid consuming alcohol and/or smoking.

 

DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE

 

• Do not apply creams or lotions to the area being treated.

• We will have you wash your face when you arrive at the practice.

• You will numb for 45 minutes prior to procedure.