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Pre & Post Care

PRE & POST CARE PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS

Injectables

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

To achieve optimal results and minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please follow these pre-treatment instructions:

  • Avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also, avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort, and omega-3/fish oil capsules. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your medical provider prior to stopping use of aspirin or other prescribed blood-thinning medications.

  • Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages 12 hours before or after your treatment to limit potential bruising.

  • Consider any upcoming events or pictures within the two weeks following your appointment, as bruising can occur.

  • Make sure to eat something prior to your appointment to avoid feeling lightheaded.

  • Lip filler patients: inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores around your mouth to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment (Valtrex or acyclovir 500 mg, twice a day for 1-2 days before and 3 days after treatment).

  • For all filler patients: ensure that there are no signs or symptoms of any active infection, including colds, flu, UTIs, or any other infective process.

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Post-Treatment Instructions:

To ensure optimal results and minimal discomfort after your treatment, please follow these post-treatment instructions:

  • Wrinkle Relaxer Patients: Avoid rubbing your face, putting your face in a face cradle for a massage, exercise, and hot saunas or baths for at least four hours. Remember that it takes three to seven days for wrinkle relaxers such as Jeuveau and Botox to start working and it will peak at day 14.

    • Touch-ups are scheduled between days 12 and 21 post-treatment, and additional units may be necessary for ideal results. There will be no touch-ups beyond the 21-day mark. If you feel that you have more movement than you would like after day 21, increasing the dose at your next appointment may be appropriate.

    • For 2 weeks avoid ​

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  • For filler clients: Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by your provider. Lip patients please note that filler will feel lumpy and bumpy for weeks, which is normal. If after 3 weeks a lump is visible or if after four weeks a lump is bothering you, we will schedule a time for you to come in for it to be assessed.

  • If you experience swelling, you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.

  • You may use Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen) for discomfort.

  • For best results, try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.

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What to expect Post Filler:

You may feel temporary numbness or tingling after treatment. Moderate swelling and redness is to be expected.  Bruising can last up to 2 weeks or more.  Tenderness is expected in the treatment area for 72 hours.   

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Additional notes about dermal fillers:

Dermal fillers last, on average, 6-15 months.  The most typical side effects (bruising, swelling, redness) are temporary and will resolve. Lumps and bumps are normal and almost always resolve without intervention within 2-4 weeks. If after 4 weeks something is visible, we can schedule a time to be assessed.

When To Call Post Filler

Serious complications with dermal fillers are rare, but it is important that you contact (Call and Text) us immediately at (503) 427-8207 if anything like the following occurs.

  • Increasing pain near the injection site.

  • Skin that becomes pale or grey on or around the injection site that indicate a lack of blood flow that could require medical intervention to include reversal to prevent scarring or blindness.

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ADVAtx Laser, AURA Microneedling with Radiofrequency, Chemical Peels.  

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Pre-Treatment Instructions:

  • Use your prescribed pre-treatment skincare regimen (Jan Marini Skin Care Management System is Ideal) for 4-6 weeks prior to your appointment. We know medical-grade skincare preparation is critical to treatment safety and efficacy. 

  • Avoid sun tanning, sun exposure of self-tanners for 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

  • Discontinue topical retinols 7 days prior to your appointment.

  • Come to your appointment with no makeup on your face. 

  • Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores around your mouth to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. (Valtrex or acyclovir 500 mg, twice a day for 1-2 days before and 3 days after treatment)

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ADVAtx, Microneedling, AURA and Chemical Peel Post-Treatment Instructions:

  • Do not perspire for 24 hours of treatment, avoid strenuous exercise and saunas.

  • Do not use AHA’s, BHA’s, Retinol, Luminate and exfoliants for 72 hours after treatment. 

  • Avoid direct sunlight for 72 hours after treatment. Wear a hat and a minimum of 30 SPF if outdoor activities are planned. 

  • Sunscreen should be worn every day.  It should be greater than 30 SPF.

  • Wash your face morning and night with a gentle cleanser such as the Age Intervention Gentle Cleanser

  • Continue use of vitamins, treatment products, hydrator, and sunscreen unless otherwise directed.  
    sunscreen unless otherwise directed by your doctor or skincare professional

  • Please use the appropriate post-care for 7 days after your treatment. At a minimum a sunscreen (SPF30+) and a good moisturizer (Aveno, Cetaphil or Age intervention Face Cream).

  • Ideally use the Age Intervention Peptide Extreme to get the most out of your treatment(s)

  • If redness or sensitivity occurs, wash your face and apply a cool compress or ice pack. If sensitivity continues for more than 12 hours, contact your physician or skincare provider.

  • If you are prone to oral herpes, the treatment you have just received may cause a break out, ask your doctor for a prophylactic treatment such as Valtrex or Acyclovir(3 days before your treatment and 3 days after are optimal.)

  • Do not peel or pick at loose skin or crusting, this will cause severe scarring and discoloration to affected area.

  • If crusting or extreme dryness occurs, apply a layer of Marini Bioshield or Aquaphor to the affected area until healed.

  • Keep skin well hydrated with appropriate moisturizer.

  • Skin may appear red and swollen and have a mild sunburn sensation. This is a normal reaction. It can last from a few hours to days after treatment. Applying a cold compress for the first 24 hours will help minimize swelling.

  • Subsequent treatments may be scheduled once healing is complete or 3-4 weeks after last treatment.

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More Treatment Specific Notes:

  • Post-Peel can be very itchy. You may use 1% hydrocortisone cream to help with the itch and if you tolerate Benadryl (diphenhydramine), try 25mg of Benadryl every 8 hours. This may make you sleepier than usual. Peeling typically starts day 3 or 4 and lasts a couple days. Avoid picking!! Do not pull of the flaking skin. Let if fall off. Additionally, the amount of peeling does not reflect the efficacy of the peel.

  • Post Microneedling: Redness will resolve in 1-2 days. Light flaking is not uncommon on day 3-4 but does not always happen. Results of microneedling are not visualized for 4-6 weeks and multiple treatments will be necessary for ideal results.

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