ADVANCED FACIAL REJUVENATION

Dermal Fillers

Before Your Appointment

To reduce the risk of bruising and ensure the best possible results:

• Arrive with a clean face free of makeup and moisturizer in the treatment area.

• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, omega supplements, vitamin E, and other blood-thinning supplements for 7 days prior to treatment (if medically appropriate).

• Avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours before treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours before your appointment.

• Avoid dental procedures for at least 2 weeks before treatment.

• If you have a history of cold sores, please notify your provider before treatment.

 

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After Your Treatment

• Avoid touching, pressing, or massaging the treated areas for 24–48 hours unless instructed otherwise.

• Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas, steam rooms, and excessive heat exposure for 24–48 hours.

• Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for the first 1–2 nights.

• Apply a cold compress as needed for swelling during the first 24 hours.

• Avoid facials, lasers, and dental procedures for 2 weeks after treatment.

• Avoid air travel for 24–48 hours following treatment.

 

What to Expect

Immediately following treatment, mild swelling, redness, tenderness, bruising, or firmness may occur and is considered normal.

Some swelling or unevenness may be noticeable during the first few weeks as the filler settles and integrates with the surrounding tissue.

Results Timeline

• Initial results are visible immediately.

• Swelling gradually improves over 1–2 weeks.

• Final results are typically seen around 4 weeks after treatment.

• Depending on the product used, results may last anywhere from several months to two years.

 

Sculptra

Before Your Appointment

• Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, turmeric, and ginkgo biloba for 3–5 days prior to treatment when medically appropriate.

• Avoid alcohol before treatment.

• Avoid dental work, facials, microneedling, laser treatments, or other facial procedures for at least 2 weeks before and after treatment.

• Stay well hydrated.

• Arrive with a clean face and no makeup.

• Notify your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, feeling unwell, or have a history of cold sores.

 

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After Your Treatment

Follow the Rule of 5's

Massage the treated areas:

• 5 minutes

• 5 times per day

• For 5 days

 

This helps distribute the product evenly and supports optimal results.

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Additional aftercare includes:

• Avoid strenuous exercise, hot tubs, saunas, tanning beds, and excessive sun exposure for 24 hours.

• Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers.

• Avoid harsh exfoliants, retinol, glycolic acid, and active skincare products for 24–48 hours.

• Wear SPF 30+ daily.

 

What to Expect

Immediately following treatment, it is normal to experience:

• Mild swelling

• Redness

• Tenderness

• Bruising

• Temporary fullness

 

The initial fullness is often related to swelling and the sterile water used to prepare the product.

 

Results Timeline

• Temporary fullness is most noticeable during the first several days.

• Some fullness fades within 1–2 weeks.

• New collagen production develops gradually over 4–12 weeks.

• Improvements may continue for several months.

• Results often last 2 years or longer.

 

Multiple treatment sessions may be recommended depending on your goals.

 

PRF EZ Gel

Before Your Appointment

For optimal treatment results:

• Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily for 2–3 days before treatment.

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine for 24 hours prior to your appointment.

• Eat a light meal 1–2 hours before treatment.

• Avoid NSAIDs, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, turmeric, and other blood-thinning supplements for 3–5 days prior when medically appropriate.

• Avoid microneedling, chemical peels, laser treatments, and excessive sun exposure for at least one week before treatment.

• Arrive with a clean face free of makeup and skincare products.

• Notify your provider if you have a history of blood disorders, clotting concerns, or difficulty with blood draws.

 

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After Your Treatment

For the first 24–48 hours:

• Avoid makeup, retinol, acids, exfoliants, and active skincare products.

• Avoid direct sun exposure, hot showers, saunas, and tanning beds.

• Avoid vigorous exercise and excessive sweating.

• Avoid touching or rubbing the treated area.

Recommended care:

• Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer.

• Apply SPF 30+ daily.

• Continue drinking plenty of water.

• Sleep on your back with your head elevated to minimize swelling.

 

What to Expect

PRF EZ Gel uses your body's own growth factors and regenerative properties to gradually improve skin quality and restore volume.

Immediately after treatment, you may experience:

• Mild to moderate swelling

• Redness

• Tenderness

• Bruising

• Temporary unevenness

 

Most swelling improves within several days, while bruising may take up to 1–2 weeks to fully resolve.

 

Results Timeline

• Some fullness may be visible immediately following treatment.

• Skin quality improvements develop gradually over several weeks.

• Collagen stimulation continues for 2–3 months.

• A series of 2–3 treatments may be recommended for optimal results.

 

Optional Bruising Prevention

To help minimize bruising, some patients choose to take Arnica pellets before and after treatment. Please speak with your provider before beginning any supplement, especially if you have a blood disorder or take blood-thinning medications.