• Avoid Aspirin, Vitamin E, and Fish Oils for at least a week before.
• Avoid NSAIDS for at least a week before.
• Avoid alcohol for a few days before.
• Do not schedule routine procedures (such as dental work, colonoscopy, etc.) within two weeks before and two weeks after treatment.
• Do not receive any vaccine within two weeks before and two weeks after treatment.
• Take Arnica if tendency to bruise.
• Eat pineapple or drink pineapple juice (contains bromelain) if tendency to bruise.
• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. Speak to us about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
• Contraindications:
     • Immune system diseases
     • Pregnancy / Breastfeeding
     • Coagulation diseases
     • Cutaneous neurofibromatosis
     • Various acute infectious diseases (i.e., Influenza, etc.)
     • Inflammation of the skin in areas to be treated
     • A non-absorbable implant (Silicone) in the zone of treatment
     • Oncology (chemotherapy)
     • Tendency toward Keloid scarring
     • Bleeding Disorders and some diseases of the blood
     • Any vaccine within two weeks of treatment
     • Any dental work within two weeks of treatment

• You may have minor discomfort from fillers, but if you experience severe pain contact us immediately as this may be a sign of a serious complication.
• Swelling and bruising are normal and can last up to two weeks.
• Avoid touching the treated areas within six (6) hours following treatment. Do not massage the injection sites the day of the injections. After that, the area can be gently washed.
• You may shower and place make-up the following day.
• Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears.
• Avoid exercise and alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
• Take anti-inflammatories if you have any pain; this should be enough. You might develop a headache as a consequence of the injections. Avoid NSAIDS to prevent further bruising.
• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. Speak to us about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
• Pineapple and Arnica Montana will help decrease the appearance of bruising.

• Swelling and bruising are normal and can last up to two (2) weeks.
• You may shower and place make-up the following day.
• Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears.
• Take anti-inflammatories if you have any pain; this should be enough. You might develop a headache as a consequence of the injections. Avoid NSAIDS to prevent further bruising.
• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. Speak to us about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
• Pineapple and Arnica Montana will help decrease the appearance of bruising.
• Pain at the insertion points is normal and may last several days after treatment. Please contact us for any pain beyond two (2) weeks.
• Effects should be noticeable immediately after treatment. However, maximum effect will occur in four- six months.
• Avoid:
     • Excessive movement or animation of the area injected for two (2) weeks.
     • Massage or manipulation of the tissue for two (2) weeks.
     • Aesthetic treatments including RF, IPL, Laser, or Microneedling for two (2) months.
     • Strenuous exercise for one (1) week after facial treatments and two (2) weeks after body treatments.
     • Steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, or any water source that could be unclean or excessive in temperature for two weeks

• You may have minor discomfort from Sculptra, but if you experience severe pain contact us immediately as this may be a sign of a serious complication.
• Swelling and bruising are normal and can last up to two weeks.
• Massage the injected areas as demonstrated for five (5) minutes, five (5) times a day, for five (5) days.
• You may shower and place make-up the following day.
• Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears.
• Avoid exercise and alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
• Take anti-inflammatories if you have any pain; this should be enough. You might develop a headache as a consequence of the injections. Avoid NSAIDS to prevent further bruising.
• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. Speak to us about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
• Pineapple and Arnica Montana will help decrease the appearance of bruising.
• Expect the fullness to return to baseline within one- two days. Follow up injections every month for a total of three sessions is routine. Results will not be noticeable until two-three months after the last treatment. Results last for at least two years.

• Avoid lying down for four hours following treatment.
• No exercise for 24 hours post treatment.
• Facial exercise in the area of treatment is recommended.
• Avoid manipulation of the area the day of the procedure. No facials or massaging the treated areas.
• You won’t start to notice results for 3-5 days and it takes two weeks for full effect.
• A touch-up may be needed in two weeks.
• The benefits should last 3-4 months.
• Contact the practitioner as soon as possible at two weeks if you have not received the desired effect.