Before undergoing a PRP facial, it’s crucial to discontinue certain supplements and medications that can impact your blood’s ability to clot. A few days prior to your procedure, make sure to avoid the following:
* Blood Thinners: These are medications prescribed to prevent blood clots.
* Aspirin: Commonly used for pain relief and cardiovascular health but affects platelet function.
* Ibuprofen: Another over-the-counter pain reliever that can impede coagulation.
* Garlic: Despite its health benefits, garlic has blood-thinning properties.
* Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory effects, it also affects platelet activity.
* Arnica: Often used to reduce bruising and inflammation, but can interfere with clotting.
* Consult with your physician to get a personalized recommendation based on your health status and the medications you are taking.

After a PRP facial, you can expect some degree of redness, swelling, and minor skin sensitivity. These effects are usually temporary and should go away in a few days. You may want to avoid intense activity or sun exposure for about 2-3 days post-treatment, allowing any redness or swelling to diminish. Makeup should be avoided immediately after the procedure, and it’s recommended to follow the post-treatment care instructions provided by the medical professional. Instructions may include:

• Avoid touching your face for at least 6 hours.
  
• Avoid applying makeup on your face until the next day.
  
• Take special care not to irritate your skin by touching it. If you need to touch your face, wash your hands with soap and water.
  
• Don’t rub the skin, especially when washing and drying your face.
  
• Use pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen to reduce any discomfort after the treatment. Especially if you notice pain or swelling lasting longer than 24 hours.
  
• You can apply cold compresses wrapped in a clean, dry towel to help reduce swelling and discomfort as well.
  
• Plan to sleep on your back with your face slightly elevated for at least two days after your treatment.
  
• You should also avoid using exfoliating facial cleansers for about three days or 72 hours.
  

Following your aftercare instructions and regular skincare routine will help you see optimal results about three months after the initial treatment.
After that, you can schedule additional PRP facial treatments, with or without microneedling, to keep renewing your results. What’s excellent about PRP treatments is that since they use your body’s healing factors, you can schedule repeat treatments as soon as you notice your results fading.

Before you get botox injections, you must ensure that you follow specific instructions for best results and to avoid any adverse side effects. Read on to learn all about pre and post Botox care for visibly younger, smoother skin.

Alcohol has a blood thinning side effect. Do not drink any alcohol for at least 24 hours before your treatment.
On the morning of your procedure, ensure you eat a healthy, nourishing breakfast. If your appointment is later in the day, make sure you eat close to your appointment. This will prevent you from becoming faint or lightheaded during your treatment.

2 days before your Botox procedure you should stop taking Retin-A. Also, do not take it for the 2 days following your botox injections.
If you have a cold sore or an acne breakout on the target botox area, reschedule your appointment. If you are prone to cold sores, let your botox clinic know. You may be given anti-viral medication during your visit.

Make sure you schedule your Botox appointment at least 2 weeks prior to any special occasions such as a vacation or a wedding. Results from Botox injections and dermal fillers take around 4-7 days to appear.
You should also avoid blood thinning medications and anti-inflammatory medicines for the 2 weeks leading up to your treatment. Also avoid aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John's Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, and NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen and Advil.
All of these can thin your blood which increases the likelihood of you experiencing swelling or bruising after botox injections. Discuss with your doctor any concerns you may have. It may not be prudent for you to stop taking certain prescription medication.

Here is what you can expect to avoid following your botox injections.

No Strenuous Activities and Exercise
You need to allow the ingredients in your botox injections to settle into your body. Plan to avoid doing any exercise or strenuous activity for 24 hours after Botox.

Touching the Injection Site
If you are new to botox injections, you may be tempted to massage the injection site. Resist that desire and leave the area alone.
Your skin needs time to recover from the treatment. You will slow down your healing process if you aggravate the injection site by rubbing or massaging the area. After 6 hours, you may gently wash the injection site with soap and water, but not before then.

Avoid Napping Face Down
Most people recover from botox within 2-4 hours. You might feel like taking a nap after your treatment, but you should avoid lying down for the first 4 hours.
While you are sleeping you may inadvertently roll onto your stomach and press your face against your bed or pillow. This may cause the Botox serum to slide into your eyes and cause drooping eyelid.
Give yourself something to do in that first 4-hour window and then you can certainly take a nap. If you can sleep face up for the next few days following your Botox treatment, even better.

No Drinking
One of the most important post-botox instructions is to avoid drinking for at least 1 day following your botox treatment. It is in your best interest to avoid alcohol to reduce your risk of negative side effects including bruising.

Don't Take Blood Thinners
Consult with your family doctor before resuming any blood thinning medications. If possible, do not take any blood thinners for several days after your Botox injections.

Avoid Exposure to Heat
After your Botox treatment, you need to avoid being out in the heat, tanning, self-tanning beds, or heat lamps for 72 hours following your treatment.  You should not expose yourself to excessive heat until all the redness and swelling has gone from the injection site.

No Facials
Botox aftercare includes avoiding any facials, laser treatments, or microdermabrasion for a minimum of 10 days following your procedure. If you are unsure about how long to wait before having a certain procedure, talk to your Botox provider.
Remember that your Botox results will begin to appear 3-7 days after your treatment. Give your face time to recover before undergoing other treatments.

Relieve Symptoms After Botox
If you have any discomfort following your Botox treatment, you may take Tylenol as needed. Applying a cool compress on the injection site can help reduce swelling. Place the cool compress on the site for 15 minutes every hour. If you have swelling, you can prop up your mattress or head with pillows to help bring the swelling down.

Bottom Line on Post Botox Care
Botox results can take up to a week to appear. If you did not get the results you wanted, you may need additional botox treatments for the desired effects.

• Dermal fillers must not be administered if you have had any vaccines, immunizations, procedures, illnesses, or dental work in the past two weeks and for an additional two weeks after fillers.
• Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients, suffer from any neurological or autoimmune disorders, are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, or have any active inflammatory processes (cysts, pimples, rashes, hives).
• For optimal results, and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginko biloba, St. John's Wort and omega-3 capsules. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of aspirin. Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
• Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. (Valtrex 500 mg BID, 5 days, start 2 days prior to treatment)
• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days before and after treatment.

• Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by provider.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or anything that increases your heart rate for 24 hours.
• Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours (no sauna, hot tub).
• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling.
• You may apply a cool compress or ice pack for 15 minutes each hour while awake to reduce swelling.
• Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort. No NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) for 24 hours as they can increase bleeding.
• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
• You may want to consider taking Arnica (found in health food stores) to help with the bruising and swelling.
• Avoid wearing makeup the day of procedure.
• Sanitize your phone before putting it to your face and try to talk on speaker phone as much as you can day of.
• Wait a minimum of two weeks before dental work, immunizations, or laser treatments.

Dermal fillers last, on average, 6-12 months with some lasting 24 months. It is recommended at the time of your treatment to schedule your next appointment to maximize your benefit. Typically, this is best done two weeks post-treatment. The most typical side effects are bruising, swelling, and redness. These are temporary and will resolve.

Schedule your Kybella/Deoxycholic Acid appointment at least 4-weeks prior to a special event you are attending, such as a wedding or a vacation because of bruising and prolonged swelling.


Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Medications 14-Days Prior
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications 14-days prior to treatment. Medications such as: Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

No Alcoholic Beverages 7-Days Prior To Treatment
Do not consume alcoholic beverages 7-days prior to treatment because alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.

Arnica Tablets 7-Days Prior To Treatment
Consider taking Arnica tablets beginning 7-days prior to treatment to prevent bruising.


Avoid These Products 2-Days Prior
Do not use the following products 2-days prior to your treatment: Retin-A, retinoids, or similar vitamin A compounds, harsh scrubs or exfoliating products, or bleaching creams.


Cold Sore or Severe Rash?
Reschedule your appointment if you have a severe rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.


Clean Skin Day Of Treatment
Kybella/Deoxycholic Acid patients should arrive with clean skin. There should be no lotion, make-up, perfume, powder or shower oil present on the skin in the area to be treated.


Full And Hydrated Day Of Treatment
To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure. Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting.

Ice Packs For The First 12-Hours
Ice packs may be used to the treated area during the first 12 hours. Ice for 15 minutes every hour. However, icing can be discontinued if uncomfortable.

Do Not Wrap Treated Area
Do not wrap the treated area, and do not take anything to prohibit swelling.

Do Not Massage Injection Area
Do not massage the injection site. Swelling, tenderness, bruising, numbness, and areas of firm nodules may occur and will resolve over time without intervention.

Heaviness Following Treatment
You may feel a sense of heaviness following the treatment, especially when laying on your back. This sensation may make you feel short of breath. However, Kybella/Deoxycholic Acid does not compromise your airway.


Avoid Extreme Heat For 24-Hours
Kybella/Deoxycholic Acid patients should avoid extreme heat for 24 hours post treatment such as sitting in a jacuzzi and taking a hot shower.


Avoid strenuous exercise for 24-hours post treatment.

Do not use the following products 2-days after your treatment (or until pinkness has subsided): Retin-A, retinoids, or similar vitamin A compounds, harsh scrubs or exfoliating products, or bleaching creams.

Sleep on your back with your head elevated to decrease swelling for the first 2-Nights.

Do not consume alcohol or sodium for 3-days post treatment to avoid excess swelling.

Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Medications For 4-Days
Avoid anti-inflammatory or any other blood thinning medications 4-days post treatment. Medications such as: Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

Swelling and Bruising For 5-Days
You will experience swelling and bruising for 5 days post treatment, which will begin decreasing over a period of a few weeks.

Swelling can last up to 6-weeks.
Notify our office if any significant swelling, bleeding, pain, discoloration, difficulty swallowing or smiling, or if fever occurs.

 Results are not immediate. Results may be seen as early as 4-6 weeks post-treatment, but full results will not be noticed until 12-weeks post-treatment. Numbness can last up to 12-weeks.

Staying On Track
Many patients need 2-3 treatments for desired results. Please schedule a follow-up appointment 4-6 weeks after your first treatment to stay on track.