Botox Aftercare
To help ensure optimal results and minimize swelling or bruising, please follow the guidelines below after your Botox treatment.
Before Treatment
- Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and other blood thinners for 3 to 4 days prior to treatment unless medically necessary.
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before and after treatment.
- Avoid smoking for 24 hours before and after treatment.
- Discontinue retinol and active exfoliants several days prior to your appointment.
After Treatment
- Do not touch, massage, or apply pressure to treated areas for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid applying makeup directly over injection sites for 24 hours.
- Remain upright and avoid lying down for 4 hours following treatment.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, tanning beds, and excessive heat exposure for 24 to 48 hours.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and wear SPF daily.
What to Expect
- Initial results typically begin to appear within 3 to 5 days.
- Full results develop over approximately 2 weeks.
- Minor redness, swelling, or tenderness may occur temporarily.
Lip Filler Aftercare
Proper aftercare is essential to reduce swelling and support beautiful, balanced results.
Immediately After Treatment
- Apply cold compresses or ice packs intermittently during the first 24 hours.
- Expect swelling and bruising for approximately 5 to 7 days.
- Final results are typically visible within 2 weeks.
Avoid for 24 to 48 Hours
- Alcohol and smoking
- Vigorous exercise
- Saunas, hot tubs, and steam treatments
- Drinking through straws for approximately 2 weeks
Derm Filler Aftercare
Immediately After Treatment
- Swelling, tenderness, and bruising are normal and may last 5 to 7 days.
- Apply cold compresses intermittently during the first 24 hours to minimize swelling.
Avoid for 24 to 48 Hours
- Avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E for several days before treatment unless medically necessary.
- Alcohol and smoking
- Vigorous exercise
- Excessive heat, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs
- Pressure on treated areas
- Makeup directly over injection sites for 24 hours
Additional Instructions
- Avoid sleeping face down or on your side for the first 24 to 48 hours when possible.
- Avoid drinking through straws after lip filler treatments for approximately 2 weeks.
- Final results are typically visible within 2 weeks.
Sculptra Aftercare
Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production over time.
The 5-5-5 Rule
Massage treated areas:
- 5 minutes
- 5 times daily
- For 5 days
After Treatment
- Apply cold compresses intermittently during the first 24 hours.
- Swelling, tenderness, or bruising may occur temporarily.
- Avoid strenuous workouts, saunas, and excessive heat for 24 to 48 hours.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking during the initial healing period.
Results
- Collagen production develops gradually over several weeks.
- Optimal results are typically seen over multiple sessions.
Additional Instructions
- Follow the “5/5/5 Rule” if instructed: Massage treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times daily, for 5 days.
- Tylenol or ibuprofen may be used as directed to ease discomfort or swelling.
- After 24 hours, resume a gentle skincare routine including cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
Skin Booster Aftercare
Following your skin booster treatment, your skin may appear slightly pink, swollen, or textured temporarily. These effects are expected and generally resolve within several days.
Before Treatment
- Avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E for several days before treatment unless medically necessary.
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before and after treatment.
- Avoid retinol and active skincare for several days prior.
After Treatment
- Avoid touching treated areas unnecessarily.
- Avoid makeup over injection sites for 24 hours.
- Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, saunas, and excessive heat for 48 hours.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Apply cold compresses as needed during the first 24 hours.
Skincare
After 24 hours:
- Use a gentle cleanser
- Apply moisturizer regularly
- Wear SPF daily
Microneedling / RF Microneedling Aftercare
Your skin may appear red, warm, and mildly swollen immediately after treatment. This is a normal response and part of the rejuvenation process.
For the First 24 to 48 Hours
- Do not touch or pick at treated skin.
- Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid vigorous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and steam treatments.
- Avoid direct sun exposure.
Skincare Instructions
After 24 hours:
- Use a gentle cleanser
- Apply moisturizer and SPF daily
- Continue Hydrinity Purifying Mist and restorative serum as directed to support healing and reduce the risk of irritation or infection.
- Avoid vitamin C serums, exfoliation and retinol products for 5-7 days
Additional Notes
- Temporary redness and swelling may persist for up to 48 hours.
- Please stay consistent with any prescribed skincare products or medications.
- Contact the office if you have questions or require prescription refills.
Chemical Peels Aftercare
Chemical peels stimulate skin renewal and exfoliation. Proper aftercare is essential to protect the skin barrier during healing.
After Treatment
- Mild redness, tightness, dryness, and peeling are normal.
- Do not pick, peel, or exfoliate shedding skin.
Avoid for 5 to 7 Days
- Retinol, acids, exfoliants, and active skincare products
- Direct sun exposure
- Excessive sweating and strenuous workouts
- Saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms
Skincare
- Use only gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF as directed.
- Apply SPF 30+ daily and reapply regularly.
Laser Treatment Aftercare
Applicable for laser resurfacing, pigment correction, vascular lasers, and rejuvenation treatments.
Immediately After Treatment
- Redness, warmth, mild swelling, and sensitivity are common.
- Apply cool compresses as instructed.
Avoid for 48 Hours
- Direct sun exposure
Heat exposure including saunas, hot tubs, and intense workouts - Picking or scratching treated skin
- Active skincare products including retinol and exfoliants before and after treatment
Healing Support
- Keep skin moisturized with approved post-care products.
- Wear SPF daily and avoid prolonged UV exposure throughout the healing process.
Facial Hormone Cream Instructions
Directions
Apply one pump every morning to clean skin as directed. Focus on areas of dryness, fine lines, redness, or skin texture concerns.
Ingredients
- Estradiol 0.01%
- Estriol 0.3%
- Progesterone 2%
- DMAE
- Hyaluronic acid
- Anhydrous Gel Base
Important Information
- For external use only
- Avoid direct sun exposure on treated areas
- Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
For questions regarding your treatment or recovery, please contact Dr. Shadi Concierge MedSpa directly.
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