Aftercare
For optimal results from your treatment follow proper aftercare instructions. Let Juliette know if you have any questions or concerns.
Botox Aftercare
Chemical Peel Aftercare
Filler Pre & Post Instructions
Kybella Pre & Post Instructions
Microneedling Aftercare
Scarlet SRF Microneedling Aftercare
Botox Aftercare
Post-treatment instructions:
- No laying down or falling asleep for 4 hours after the treatment
- Do not exercise for the rest of the day
- Do not press or rub the treated area for 4 hours after the treatment
- Resume regular activity the following day after
- Give the treatment 14 days to fully take effect
- If bruising is present in the treated area, take Arnica Montana tablets and ice the area until bruising resolves
Chemical Peel Aftercare
Post-treatment:
- Avoid direct sun exposure for 14 days following the treatment
- Do not pick or scratch at peeling or flaking skin coming to the surface. Let skin slough off naturally.
- Do not use any additional exfoliators on the skin post peel. Avoid AHA/BHA’s such as lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acid. Also, avoid scrubs that contain grains or crystals in them. Products containing retinols/retinoids should also be avoided.
- Apply an SPF of at least 30. When casual sun exposure happens, be sure to reapply SPF every 2 hours. If you aren’t sure if your SPF is adequate, ask Juliette if your product suffices. If not, she can provide samples to make sure your skin is adequately protected after the treatment.
Filler Pre & Post Instructions
Pre-treatment:
- No exercise for 48 hours.
- No alcohol 48 hours prior
- No immunizations or vaccinations 2 weeks prior
- Avoid/discontinue blood-thinning medications and/or supplements (fish oil, St. John’s Wort, ibuprofen, etc.)
- Take Arnica Montana tablets 2x/day for 2 days prior
- No dental work or teeth cleaning 2 weeks prior.
Post-treatment:
- No exercise for 48 hours.
- No alcohol 48 hours post
- No immunizations or vaccinations 2 weeks after receiving filler treatments.
- Avoid/discontinue blood-thinning medications and/or supplements (fish oil, St. John’s Wort, ibuprofen, etc.)
- No massages and avoid laying face down for 48 hours.
- Take Arnica Montana tablets 2x/day for 2 days after treatment.
- No dental work or teeth cleaning 2 weeks post.
- Ice the treated area intermittently for 24 hours after the treatment. Ten-minute intervals every hour is preferable.
Kybella Pre & Post Instructions
Pre-treatment:
- No exercise for 48 hours.
- No alcohol 48 hours post
- Avoid/discontinue blood thinning medications and/or supplements (fish oil, St. John’s Wort, ibuprofen, ect.)
- Take Arnica Montana tablets 2x/day for 2 days before treatment.
Post-treatment:
- No exercise for 48 hours.
- No alcohol 48 hours post
- Avoid/discontinue blood thinning medications and/or supplements (fish oil, St. John’s Wort, ibuprofen, ect.)
- No massages for 48 hours. After the 48 hours passes, it is recommended to lightly massage the area in a downward motion to relieve swelling.
- Take Arnica Montana tablets 2x/day for 2 days after treatment.
- Moderate to severe swelling in the treated area is to be expected for up to 5 days after. Residual swelling can last up to 4 weeks post treatment.
- A follow-up with your provider should be scheduled 8-12 weeks after your session to assess treatments results and schedule future sessions.
Microneedling Aftercare
Post-treatment:
- Residual blood will be left on the skin after the treatment. This should be left on until bedtime to provide faster, more effective healing. A gentle facial cleanser may be used to clean the skin completely.
- Lift Gel can be used immediately after treatment until blood is washed off to aid with any tightness or burning sensations post-treatment. Always ensure your hands are completely clean before applying the gel to prevent infection or bacterial spread.
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours after.
- Rescue balm will be provided for post-treatment. Start the use of rescue balm the following morning. It can be used on an as-needed basis throughout the day whenever dry, tight skin is being experienced.
- Do not use any exfoliators for one week after. Avoid AHA/BHA’s such as lactic, glycolic, and salicylic acid. Also, avoid scrubs that contain grains or crystals in them. Products contain retinols/retinoids should also be avoided.
- Do not use SPF the following day after the treatment. At 48 hours, SPF becomes very important to protect the fresh healing skin.
- The skin will feel dry and tight for around 48 hours. You may also experience a sun or wind burn sensation on the skin.
- Red or pink skin will last around 48 hours after the treatment. On occasion, this can also appear as a tanning to the skin.
- Initial results can be seen as soon as one week post-treatment however full results from the collagen remodeling process will be seen 90 days after the sessions are completed. Multiple sessions are required for the best outcome.
Scarlet SRF Microneedling Aftercare
Following the treatment your skin may feel hot or warm to the touch. Avoid icing if possible as the heat is helping contract the tissue and aiding in the effectiveness of the treatment.
- Avoid additional heat to the treated area including but not limited to hot showers, saunas, steam rooms ect.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours after the procedure.
- No makeup is recommended for 72 hours following the treatment. Thoroughly clean all utensils prior to reapplying makeup after the treatment.
- Change pillowcase evening of treatment.
- Avoid exfoliating products for 7-14 days after the treatment. Use of AHA’s and BHA’s is not advised.
- Apply mineral based SPF of at least 30. If outdoors or exposed to the sun, reapply every two hours for maximum protection.
Results can be seen as little as 2 days after the treatment however full results are seen 3-6 months after completing a series of treatments. Homecare makes the biggest difference in protecting the investment of your skin so be diligent about taking adequate care of it during this process.
Follow the regimen with the products provided by the clinic for a recommended 14 days after the treatment.