Pre Treatment Instructions

• Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week before and after injection as they will increase your risk of bruising. Talk to your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.

• You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples include tretinoin, retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

• Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup. 

• You may experience a mild amount of tenderness during and following injection.

• Redness, swelling and bruising are normal after injection. Schedule your appointment at least 2-4 weeks before a special event.

Post Treatment Instructions

• Botox/Dysport/Xeomin/Daxxify takes 2 weeks to fully “kick in.” You will start to notice a result in 3-5 days, but the maximum effect happens at 14 days. We can see you back in 2 weeks to make adjustments, but we are unable to make adjustments until it has been a full 10-14 days since your treatment.

• Normal for bruising, eyelid swelling, and under eye swelling.

• Please stay up right for at least 4 hours.

• Avoid icing in the treatment area.

• Avoid exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours post-treatment.

• Avoid hats or pressure on the treatment area for the remainder of the day.

• Avoid facial treatments including laser treatments, skin tightening, chemical peels, microneedling, facials, or brow waxing for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid massages for 2 weeks after your procedure.

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week before and after injection as they will increase your risk of bruising. Talk to your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.

• You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include tretinoin, retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• Inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes or cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

• If you are scheduled for a dental appointment 2 weeks before or after your appointment, please call the office to reschedule.

• Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup. 

• You may experience a mild amount of tenderness during and following injection.

• Redness, swelling and bruising are normal after injection. Schedule your appointment at least 2-4 weeks before a special event.

  Post Treatment Instructions:

• You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort.

• You may apply ice packs or cold compresses immediately afterward.

• After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. These symptoms will resolve in about 7-14 days. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising.

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners until skin has healed.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours post-treatment.

• Avoid facial treatments including laser treatments, skin tightening, chemical peels, microneedling, facials, or brow waxing for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid massages for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.

• Avoid massaging the treatment area. 

• You may continue your topical products as mentioned above 1 week after injection.

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week before and after injection as they will increase your risk of bruising. Talk to your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.

• You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include tretinoin, retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• Inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes or cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

• If you are scheduled for a dental appointment 2 weeks before or after your appointment, please call the office to reschedule.

• Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup. 

• You may experience a mild amount of tenderness during and following injection.

• Redness, swelling and bruising are normal after injection. Schedule your appointment at least 2-4 weeks before a special event.

  Post Treatment Instructions:

• Massage the areas injected 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment.

• You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort.

• After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. These symptoms will resolve in about 7-14 days. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising.

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners until skin has healed.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours post-treatment.

• Avoid facial treatments including laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling, facials, or brow waxing for 1-2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.

• You may continue your topical products as mentioned above 1 week after injection.

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• Notify your provider of any medications you have used within the last 6 months.  

• If you have taken any photosensitive medications (examples include doxycycline, minocycline, etc.) in the last month or if you have taken Accutane in the last 6 months, please call the office to reschedule your appointment.

• If you are on a retinol or prescription retinoic acid such as Tretinoin, please stop use for 1 week prior to your appointment.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• Inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes or cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• Please avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for two weeks before treatment.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

Post Treatment Instructions:

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for 2 weeks after treatment.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Treated pigment will turn darker (brown to black) within 24-48 hours. This will exfoliate off the face within about one week and off the body within about 2-3 weeks.

• Redness, swelling and sensitivity might be present and can last up to a few days. Taking an oral antihistamine may reduce swelling.

• Use a gentle skincare regimen recommended by your provider for 1 week after treatment. Restart your regular routine after skin has healed.

• To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your provider.

• For Vein Removal or Rosacea Treatment: If any scabbing should occur, keep the treatment site moist by reapplying an inert moisturizer multiple times per day for a week and avoid picking or scratching. Veins may convert to what looks like a cat-scratch from 24 hours up to 2 weeks post-treatment. Veins may disappear and re-appear for a period of up to 3 months post-treatment.

View & save BBL® HERO pre/post treatment instructions here

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• Notify your provider of any medications you have used within the last 6 months.  

• If you have taken any photosensitive medications (examples include doxycycline, minocycline, etc.) in the last month or if you have taken Accutane in the last 6 months, please call the office to reschedule your appointment.

• If you are on a retinol or prescription retinoic acid such as Tretinoin, please stop use for 1 week prior to your appointment.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• Inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes or cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• Please avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for two weeks before treatment.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

Post Treatment Instructions:

• Skin will feel warm for a couple hours after treatment.

• You may apply ice packs or cold compresses immediately afterward.

• After a few days, treated pigment will get darker and feel rough in texture (these are called MENDs, or microscopic epidermal necrotic debris). These will exfoliate off the face within 1 week and off the body within 1-2 weeks.

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for 2 weeks after treatment.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Redness, swelling and sensitivity might be present and can last up to a few days. Taking an oral antihistamine may reduce swelling.

• Use a gentle skincare regimen recommended by your provider. Restart your regular routine after 7-10 days or once skin no longer feels dry, rough, tight and has completely healed.

• To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your provider.

View & save MOXI® pre/post treatment instructions here

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• If you are on a retinol or prescription retinoic acid such as Tretinoin, please stop use for 1 week prior to your appointment.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• Inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes or cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

• Please avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for two weeks before treatment.

• Avoid facial treatments including laser treatments, skin tightening, chemical peels, facials, or brow waxing unless approved by your provider.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

Post Treatment Instructions:

• Do not apply any products on your skin other than what is provided to you at your appointment for 24 hours.

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for 2 weeks after treatment.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Redness, swelling and sensitivity might be present and can last up to a few days. Taking an oral antihistamine may reduce swelling.

• Use a gentle skincare regimen recommended by your provider. Restart your regular routine after 7-10 days or once skin no longer feels dry, rough, tight and has completely healed.

• To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your provider.

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• If you are on a retinol or prescription retinoic acid such as Tretinoin, please stop use for 1 week prior to your appointment unless instructed otherwise by your provider.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone) unless instructed otherwise by your provider.

• Please avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for two weeks before treatment.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please notify your provider. 

Post Treatment Instructions:

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners for 2 weeks after treatment.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• For Chemical Peels: Use a gentle skincare regimen recommended by your provider. Restart your regular routine after 7-10 days or once skin no longer feels dry, rough, tight and has completely healed. Do not pick or peel skin.

• To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your provider.

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.

Pre Treatment Instructions

• Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week before and after injection as they will increase your risk of bruising. Talk to your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.

• 3 days prior to your treatment, please increase your hydration to prepare for your blood draw. You can supplement with electrolytes such as Liquid IV or LMNT.

• You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2-3 days before and after treatment (examples include tretinoin, retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone).

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please call the office to reschedule your appointment. 

• If you are scheduled for a dental appointment 2 weeks before or after your appointment, please call the office to reschedule.

• Arrive with a clean face. Please do not wear makeup. 

• You may experience a mild amount of tenderness during and following injection.

• Redness, swelling and bruising are normal after injection. Schedule your appointment at least 2-4 weeks before a special event.

  Post Treatment Instructions:

• You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort.

• After treatment there will be moderate swelling and redness with possibility of bruising. These symptoms will resolve in about 7-14 days. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising.

• Avoid sun exposure, sun tanning, tanning beds and self-tanners until skin has healed.

• Use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB minimum of SPF 30 during sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.

• Avoid exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid hot showers, baths, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours post-treatment.

• Avoid facial treatments including laser treatments, skin tightening, chemical peels, microneedling, facials, or brow waxing for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid massages for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.

• Avoid massaging the treatment area. 

• You may continue your topical products as mentioned above 1 week after injection.

Please call or text 315-920-0012 with any questions/concerns.