Do not get any facial treatments, Botox or fillers 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
Do not have a sunburn (on treatment area) the day of your appointment.
Discontinue use of all Retinols/Retin-A or other anti-aging/acne creams, or serums containing acids for 7 days prior to your appointment (Microneedling appts).
Do NOT take Aspirin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil and/or Ibuprofen 24 hours prior to your procedure. Please do NOT discontinue any of these if medically prescribed by your doctor. Tylenol is fine.
Please notify Erin if you currently are taking any prescribed blood thinners. You may need to consult with your provider prior to your appointment.
No Alcohol or Caffeine at least 24 hours prior to the procedure.
Plan ahead, bruising and swelling may occur
Botox/Dysport takes up to 2 weeks for maximum treatment effect
Lumps and bumps after dermal filler is common while to filler is integrating with the tissue. Be patient!
LIP FILLER SPECIFIC
BEFORE YOUR AESTHETIC TREATMENT
BEFORE YOUR AESTHETIC TREATMENT
If you have a history of cold sores (even if you have only ever had one) you may need pre-medicate with an anti-viral to prevent an outbreak. The lip filler procedure can cause an outbreak. You can get this prescription from your doctor. It is recommended to start the prescription 2 days prior to your procedure and continue for 7 days after your procedure (10 days total).
Schedule your appointment 2 weeks after any dental work was done and wait 2 weeks after lip filler to schedule dental procedures.
Make sure to drink plenty of water. This helps your skin stay hydrated and aids with healing.
Avoid drinking from straws for the first 2 weeks after to minimize filler migration
Avoid spicy foods for 24-48 hours for comfort
Ice may be applied post treatment
Multiple sessions may be needed to build structure and enhance volume.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
BEFORE YOUR AESTHETIC TREATMENT
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Sick with cold, flu, or sinus/respiratory infection (please reschedule your appointment and stay home to recover)
Skin irritations including: sunburn, rash, eczema, shingles, acne, or psoriasis near the treated area
Pregnant or nursing
Under age 18
Had Botox or fillers within 2 (6 weeks preferred) weeks from scheduled micro needling appointment
Used Accutane in the past year
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Undergoing chemotherapy
Prone to keloid scarring
Pacemaker or major heart problems
Had an organ transplant
Viral infections and or diseases
Transmittable blood disease, HIV or Hepatitis
History of stroke, CVA, bells palsy
Had a previous reaction to products/medications being used
Known allergy to lidocaine, benozcaine, Tetracaine
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