Pre-care and Post-care Instructions
Botox / dysport
Dermal Filler
ear piercing
3-Step Chemical Peel
Genius
Skin Classic
Microneedeling
Bio repeel
Botox / Dysport
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Botox/Dysport Pre-care
In order to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications please follow these simple steps:
• Please do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment. Consuming alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory/ blood thinning medications if not prescribed by your doctor for 2 weeks prior to treatment. These include: Asprin, vitamin E, ginkgo Bilbao, ginseng, St. John’s Wart, omega 3/ Fish Oil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve
and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
• Schedule your Botox/ Dysport appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from Botox/ Dysport can take up to 10 days and small changes may need to be made. Also,
bruising may be apparent in that time period.
• Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area to be treated.
• Please let your provider know before your appointment if you have an active infection.
• Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 706-425-9364.
Botox/ Dysport Post-Care
Congratulations on your new treatment! Following the guidelines below will allow for the best results and will help avoid
complications.
• Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by the provider for the first 24 hours.
• Do NOT receive facial/laser treatments or microdermabrasion after injections for at least 10 days. Ask your provider if you are not sure about the time frame for certain services.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
• Do not lie down for 4 hours after treatment.
• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol immediately post procedure.
Remember it can take up to 14 days for final results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment
you may need additional units. Treatments are an estimate of the number of units that will be needed at each session.
If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 706-425-9364.
dermal Filler
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Dermal Filler Pre-care
In order to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications please follow these simple steps:
• Please do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment. Consuming alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory/ blood thinning medications if not prescribed by your doctor for 2 weeks prior to treatment. These include: Aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo Bilbao, ginseng, St. John’s Wart, omega 3/ Fish Oil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
• Schedule your dermal filler appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from the dermal filler injections will take approximately 4-7 days to settle. Also, bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.
• Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area to be treated.
• If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know. They may put you on an antiviral medication prior to treatment.
• Please let your provider know before your appointment if you have an active infection.
• Please do not schedule dental appointments or vaccinations within two weeks of your appointment.
• Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call me at 706-425-9364.
Dermal Filler Post-treatment Care
Congratulations on your new treatment! Following the guidelines below will allow for the best results and will help avoid
complications.
• Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by the provider.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
• Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.
• If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
• Use Tylenol for discomfort.
• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
Small bruising is normal after any injection. Extensive bruising and pain are not normal. Please contact me immediately if you
have pain after injections or extensive bruising.
f you have any questions or concerns please call me at 706-425-9364.
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3-Step Chemical Peel
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3 - Step Chemical Peel
Pre-Care
- It is best to discontinue the use of topical AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, tretinoin (such as Retin-A, Differin, Tazorac, and Refissa) and other potentially irritating products 3-4 days prior to peel.
- Avoid laser hair removal, electrolysis, waxing and the use of depilatory creams for 5-7 days prior to the peel.
- Avoid having the peel until skin has completely healed from any procedures, such as IPL, lasers or microdermabrasion.
- If you have a history of herpes infection you will need to start an anti-viral medication 1 day prior to the peel and continue according to the full indicated treatment cycle.
What To Expect
- Redness, stinging, itching, mild swelling, flaking and peeling are expected and may vary in intensity for each individual.
- Exfoliation generally begins 2-3 days after treatment and ends by day 5.
Contraindications
- Active herpes simplex or warts in the area to be treated.
- Wounded or sunburned in the area to be treated.
- Currently pregnant or nursing.
- History of radiation therapy in the area to be treated.
- Allergies to salicylates.
Post-Care
- Avoid washing face or treated area for at least 5 hours after the peel. Preferably, wait to wash until the morning after the peel.
- The day after the peel:
- Wash the treated area with a gentle cleanser. Rinse and pat dry.
- Apply the 2nd packet of Retinol Creme Complex. Use the entire packet and allow to dry.
- Apply a thin layer of Hydrating Creme.
- Hydrating Creme may be applied 3 times daily or more often, if needed.
- Avoid rubbing, scratching or peeling/ picking the skin with your fingers while healing.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 7-10 days following the peel. Sunscreen may be used after the skin has completely healed.
- Besides the Retinol Creme Complex, do not use alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinoids and other potentially irritating products until the skin is healed.
- Avoid running water directly on your face while showering.
- Avoid running water directly on your face while showering.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until skin is completely healed.
- Avoid procedures, such as facials, hair removal, microdermabrasion and lasers until skin is full healed.
- After skin is healed, return to your daily skincare program.
If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 706-425-9364.
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EAR PIERCING
Ear Piercing Post Care Instructions
Congratulations on your new piercing! For the best care please follow the following easy instructions.
- Always wash hands thoroughly before touching studs or ear.
- Please keep hair spray, soap, shampoo and other hair care liquids away from piercing.
- After shampoo rinse with water then apply cleaning solution.
- Cleanse front and back of piercing twice daily without removing the studs. (I recommend using NeilMed NeilCleanse Piercing Aftercare or H2Ocean Piercing Aftercare Spray that can be purchased on Amazon)
DO NOT:
- Remove the studs from the ear
- Handle your ears and/or studs unnecessarily
- Push the clasp on the back towards the ear. Tight earrings may lead to infection.
For Ear Lobe Piercing:
- Leave studs on for 6 weeks continuously.
- After 6 weeks you can wear other post type earrings.
- (Make sure they are surgical stainless steel or other hypoallergenic material)
- Minor pain/ redness may occur immediately after piercing.
For Ear Cartilage Piercing:
- Leave studs in for 12 weeks continuously.
- After 12 weeks you can wear other post type earrings.
- (Make sure they are surgical stainless steel or other hypoallergenic material)
- Due to the nature of ear cartilage, extra care should be taken during the healing period. Cartilage piercings are at a higher risk of infection.
- Minor pain/ redness may occur immediately after piercing - this is normal. This will settle within 48 hours with proper care. If undue pain/ swelling/ redness occurs, please consult your doctor immediately. This could be an infection and could have serious side effects.
I can be reached directly at 706-425-9364 for any questions or concerns.
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Genius
Genius Pre Care Instructions
In order to minimize the risk of possible side effects and complications please follow these simple steps:
* Your appointment will be approximately 2 hours in length. Upon arrival, numbing cream will be applied and allowed to sit for an hour. Feel free to bring a laptop, magazine, book, etc while you are numbing.
* Please hydrate well before your appointment.
* Take one ES Tylenol and 800mg Ibuprofen prior to your appointment if you do not have any other medical contraindications.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call at 706-425-9364
Genius Post-treatment Care
Congratulations on your new treatment! Following the guidelines below will allow for the best results and will help avoid complications.
* Initial redness and swelling which substantially subsides after 24-36 hours. It can take up to a week for this to completely resolve.
* Do not apply any products on your skin for 24 hours other than the products included in your Genius Post-treatment Care Kit.
* Resume normal activities within 48 hours.
* It is not uncommon to have a few acne lesions after your treatment. If you are experiencing significant breakouts please contact our office.
* Your best results will be seen at 6 weeks and will continue to improve in the months after.
If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 706-425-9364.
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Microneedeling
Pre-treatment:
Avoid topical treatments that may increase skin sensitivity, such as: retinoids, exfoliant, topical antibiotics or acids 5 days prior to treatment
Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn at least 2 week prior to your procedure
No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area 5 days prior to treatment
Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil for at least 2 days prior to your treatment. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is beneficial to treatment results
If you are prone to cold sores, you may want to take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior leading up to treatment.
Please contact Alexis if you have any questions before your microneedling treatment: 478-714-6817
Post-treatment:
The following will be your routine for 2 days after treatment
AM/PM: gentle cleanser, ZO accelerator (if purchased as an add-on), Skinpen calming complex. Apply the calming complex as needed throughout the day.
Do not apply anything other than what was prescribed by your aesthetician to the treatment area immediately after and 1 day after your treatment! This includes: NO sunscreen, make up, skincare products
No sweating immediately after treatment or the following day
Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications, ice, or arnica/bromelain type products for one week after treatment. The body's natural inflammatory response is beneficial to the results of this treatment.
Avoid sun tanning/prolonged sun exposure for at least 2 weeks and always use sun block (30 SPF or higher) starting on day 3 post treatment.
If you experience any flaking/peeling, do not pick/peel at the skin
If you are experiencing any soreness, Tylenol is ok to take post treatment
Please contact Alexis if you have any questions: 478-714-6817
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Skin classic
Post-treatment
After a treatment with the Skin classic it is common to see and feel redness and irritation. Some crusting may form on areas involved.
Do not pick at any area with crusting. Prematurely removing the crust may result in hyperpigmentation or scarring. If irritation persists past a few hours, ice the area with a clean bag of frozen vegetables or an ice pack wrapped in a clean cloth or paper towel. Try to maintain 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off with no more than 20 minutes of ice-skin contact within 1 hour.
Do not use any abrasive products or brushes on your face for 72 hours. This includes exfoliating face wash, loofah sponges or Clarisonic type cleansing brushes. Keep your skin clean and hydrated during the day. When cleansing the face or showering use mild products without alcohol and pat dry instead of rubbing to prevent removal of crust. Avoid excessively hot water during bathing, including hot tubs and saunas.
Do not apply make-up to the treated area for 24 hours after treatment. Avoid direct sunlight immediately following treatment. Daily SPF 30 or higher is recommended regardless of weather.
Do not use any other form of peeling or bleaching products for 30 days. Do not have any laser or ablative treatments on the treated area for at least 30 days. Do not have any aggressive facials or facial treatments including microdermabrasion or dermaplaning on treated areas for at least 30 days. It is ok to get treatments around treated areas, but please inform your provider that you had a high frequency treatment beforehand, and where it was performed.
After crust sloughs the skin may be pink and tender. Continue to use SPF on the treated area until skin has returned to normal color.
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bio repeel
Post-treatment
Do not sweat or apply non-mineral makeup for 24 hours following your treatment.
Do not apply AHAs, BHAs, retinol/tret, or any kind of exfoliant for 7 days following your treatment.
Avoid any type of waxing, hair removal, or hair bleaching for 14 days following to your treatment
Avoid swimming and steam saunas for 7 days following your appointment
Avoid sunbeds or tanning for 14 days following your appointment
Keep the skin hydrated with products recommended by your provider.
After the treatment, it is utmost important to wear a high broad spectrum SPF and avoid sun exposure to protect your skin from sun damage and maintain best results.