Before

1. 1 Consultation: Meet with your licensed provider to discuss your goals, medical history, and any concerns.
2. 2 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and similar supplements one week before to minimize bruising.
3. 3 Inform your provider: Share all medications, allergies, and existing medical conditions.
4. 4 Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days before, hydrated skin responds better.
5. 5 Avoid alcohol: Skip alcohol for 24 hours before to limit bruising and swelling.
6. 6 Skip makeup: Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup and skincare products.

After

1. 1 Don't touch the area: Avoid pressure or rubbing for at least 6 hours so the product settles into the intended muscles.
2. 2 Stay upright: Don't lie down or do strenuous activity for the first few hours, to keep product from migrating.
3. 3 No exercise: Skip vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
4. 4 Skip blood thinners: Avoid them for the next 24 hours to reduce bruising.
5. 5 Wash gently: Cleanse lightly, don't massage the area, and pat, don't rub, dry for the first day.
6. 6 Avoid heat: No saunas, hot tubs, or prolonged sun for at least 24 hours.
7. 7 No facial treatments: Skip facials and massages for the first week.
8. 8 Follow up: Keep any scheduled follow-up appointments.
9. 9 Be patient: Results can take a few days to become noticeable.
10. 10 Contact us: Report any unusual or severe side effects to your provider promptly.

Before

1. 1 Consultation: Meet with your provider to discuss your goals, medical history, and expectations.
2. 2 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and similar supplements one week before to minimize bruising.
3. 3 Inform your provider: Share all medications, allergies, and existing medical conditions.
4. 4 Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water, well-hydrated skin responds better to filler.
5. 5 Skip alcohol: Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before to limit bruising and swelling.
6. 6 No makeup: Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup and skincare products.

After

1. 1 Don't touch the area: Avoid pressure for several hours so the filler settles; avoid firm pressure on the face for two weeks.
2. 2 Stay upright: No lying down or strenuous activity for the first few hours.
3. 3 No exercise: Skip vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
4. 4 Skip blood thinners: Avoid them for the next 24 hours.
5. 5 Wash gently: Cleanse lightly, don't massage the area, and pat dry for the first day.
6. 6 Avoid heat: No saunas, hot tubs, or prolonged sun for 24 hours.
7. 7 No facial treatments: Skip facials and massages for the first week.
8. 8 Follow up: Keep scheduled appointments.
9. 9 Be patient: Filler settles over a few days.
10. 10 Contact us: Report any unusual or severe side effects promptly.

Before

1. 1 Consultation: Discuss your skin concerns, medical history, and expected outcomes with your provider.
2. 2 Avoid sun: No direct sun or tanning beds for two weeks before; wear broad-spectrum SPF outdoors.
3. 3 Pause retinoids: Stop retinoids and high-strength vitamin A products one week before.
4. 4 No active infections: Reschedule if you have an active infection, cold sore, or skin condition in the area.
5. 5 Inform your provider: Share medications, allergies, and conditions.
6. 6 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen and similar one week before to minimize bruising.

After

1. 1 Avoid sun: Protect skin from direct sun for a week; apply high-SPF broad-spectrum daily.
2. 2 Cleanse gently: Use a mild cleanser for the first few days; avoid harsh or abrasive products.
3. 3 No makeup: Skip makeup for 24 hours to avoid contaminating treated skin.
4. 4 Hydrate: Use a gentle, hydrating moisturizer to support recovery.
5. 5 Avoid actives: No retinoids, glycolic acid, or other actives for a few days unless advised.
6. 6 No exfoliation: Don't scrub or exfoliate for the first week, let skin heal naturally.
7. 7 No swimming or saunas: Avoid pools, hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms for a few days.
8. 8 Go easy on exercise: Skip heavy exercise for 24 hours to avoid sweat and irritation.
9. 9 Follow up: Keep scheduled appointments.
10. 10 Be patient: Results build over time, follow aftercare diligently.

Before

1. 1 Consultation: Discuss concerns and history; your provider selects the right peel for your skin type.
2. 2 Avoid sun: No direct sun or tanning beds for two weeks before; wear SPF during this period.
3. 3 Stop retinoids: Discontinue retinoids and high-strength vitamin A one week before.
4. 4 No active conditions: Reschedule with any active infection, cold sore, or skin condition in the area.
5. 5 Inform your provider: Share medications, allergies, and conditions.
6. 6 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen and similar one week before to reduce bruising.

After

1. 1 Sun protection: Protect skin from direct sun for a week; use high SPF and a hat outdoors.
2. 2 Don't wet skin: Keep the face dry for 2 hours after a Petite Peel, or 4 hours after a Complete Peel or VI Peel.
3. 3 Cleanse gently: Use a mild cleanser for the first few days; avoid hot water and harsh cleansers.
4. 4 Moisturize: Keep skin hydrated with a gentle moisturizer to aid healing.
5. 5 Don't peel: Never pick, peel, or scratch, let skin shed naturally to avoid scarring or discoloration.
6. 6 No makeup: Skip makeup for at least 24 hours.
7. 7 Avoid actives: No retinoids, glycolic acid, or other actives for a few days unless advised.
8. 8 No exfoliation: Avoid scrubs and exfoliants for the first week.
9. 9 Hydrate: Drink plenty of water during recovery.
10. 10 Avoid heat: No saunas, steam rooms, or hot showers for a few days.
11. 11 Follow up: Keep scheduled appointments.

Before

1. 1 Consultation: Discuss your goals, medical history, and expectations with your provider.
2. 2 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen and similar one week before to minimize bruising.
3. 3 No alcohol: Skip alcohol for 24 hours before to reduce bleeding and bruising.
4. 4 Inform your provider: Share medications, allergies, and conditions.
5. 5 Topical anesthetic: If advised, apply as instructed before treatment to minimize discomfort.
6. 6 Hydrate: Drink plenty of water in the days before.

After

1. 1 No pressure: Avoid rubbing or firm pressure for at least 4 weeks to prevent infection and thread displacement.
2. 2 Cleanse gently: Use a mild cleanser for the first few days; no vigorous scrubbing.
3. 3 No makeup: Skip makeup for at least 24 hours to reduce infection risk.
4. 4 Avoid blood thinners: Skip them for a few days after treatment.
5. 5 No strenuous exercise: Rest for at least 48 hours to reduce swelling and support healing.
6. 6 No heat: Avoid saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms for a few days.
7. 7 Follow up: Keep scheduled appointments.
8. 8 Be patient: Full results can take up to a month to appear.
9. 9 Report concerns: Contact us with excessive pain, swelling, redness, or signs of infection.

Before

1. 1 Consultation: Discuss your goals, medical history, and expectations with your provider.
2. 2 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen and similar one week before to minimize bruising.
3. 3 No makeup: Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup and skincare products.

After

1. 1 Don't touch the area: Avoid pressure for several hours so the product settles; no firm pressure on the face for two weeks.
2. 2 No exercise: Skip vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
3. 3 Skip blood thinners: Avoid them for the next 24 hours.
4. 4 Avoid heat: No saunas, hot tubs, or prolonged sun for at least 24 hours.
5. 5 No alcohol: Limit alcohol for 24 hours.
6. 6 Follow up: Keep scheduled appointments.

Before

1. 1 Consultation: Discuss your goals, medical history, and expectations with your provider.
2. 2 Avoid blood thinners: Stop aspirin, ibuprofen and similar one week before to minimize bruising.
3. 3 No alcohol: Skip alcohol for 24 hours before to reduce bleeding and bruising.
4. 4 Inform your provider: Share medications, allergies, and conditions.
5. 5 Topical anesthetic: If advised, apply as instructed before treatment.
6. 6 Hydrate: Drink plenty of water in the days before.

After

1. 1 No pressure: Avoid rubbing or firm pressure for at least 24 hours.
2. 2 Cleanse gently: Use a mild cleanser for the first few days; no vigorous scrubbing.
3. 3 No makeup: Skip makeup for at least 24 hours.
4. 4 Avoid blood thinners: Skip them for a few days after treatment.
5. 5 No strenuous exercise: Rest for at least 48 hours to reduce swelling and support healing.
6. 6 No heat: Avoid saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms for a few days.
7. 7 No icing: Don't ice the face for one week.
8. 8 No facials: Avoid facials for one week.
9. 9 Follow up: Keep scheduled appointments.
10. 10 Report concerns: Contact us with excessive pain, swelling, redness, or signs of infection.

After

1. 1 First 24–48 hours: Avoid intense exercise for 24 hours and saunas, steam rooms, or hot tubs for 24–48 hours. Skip aggressive massage over treated areas. Stay hydrated, move gently, and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
2. 2 Maximize results: Maintain a stable weight, eat protein-rich anti-inflammatory foods, and follow your recommended treatment plan.
3. 3 Report concerns: Contact us with increasing pain after day 3, persistent swelling, or any concerning skin changes.

Before

1. 1 Clean scalp: Arrive with a clean scalp, free of dry shampoo, styling products, or oils.
2. 2 Avoid anti-inflammatories: Skip ibuprofen, aspirin, or Aleve for at least 3 days before, they can reduce effectiveness.
3. 3 Avoid alcohol: No alcohol for 24 hours before your session.
4. 4 Wait after coloring: If you color your hair, wait at least 2 weeks after coloring before your appointment.
5. 5 Inform your provider: Mention any scalp conditions, medications, or supplements you take.

After

1. 1 Don't wash: Avoid washing your hair for at least 24 hours; then use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo.
2. 2 No products: Skip dry shampoo, hairspray, gels, and oils for at least 24 hours.
3. 3 No heat styling: No blow dryers, flat irons, or curling irons for at least 48 hours.
4. 4 Protect the scalp: Avoid direct sun and tight hats or headwear that cause friction right after treatment.
5. 5 Normal reactions: Some redness, sensitivity, and minor pinpoint bleeding is normal and eases within 24–48 hours.
6. 6 Rest & don't color: Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy sweating for 24 hours; don't color or chemically treat hair for 2 weeks.
7. 7 Report concerns: Contact us with unusual swelling, prolonged redness, or discomfort.

Before

1. 1 Avoid sun & tanning: No sun, self-tanner, or spray tans on the area for at least 4 weeks before.
2. 2 Clean skin: Arrive with clean skin, free of lotions, oils, makeup, or topicals on the area.
3. 3 Avoid blood thinners: Skip ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, or vitamin E for at least 3 days before unless prescribed.
4. 4 Hydrate: Stay well hydrated in the days before your appointment.
5. 5 Shave if needed: Shave the treatment area at least 24 hours in advance.
6. 6 Inform your provider: Mention recent sun exposure, medications, or skin sensitivities.

After

1. 1 Moisturize: Apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer to keep skin hydrated.
2. 2 Sun protection: Avoid sun on the area for at least 4 weeks and apply SPF 30+ daily, this protects results and prevents hyperpigmentation.
3. 3 Don't disturb: No picking, scratching, or exfoliating while healing.
4. 4 Avoid heat: No hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, or strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours.
5. 5 Normal reactions: Some redness, mild swelling, and warmth is normal and usually resolves within hours to a couple of days.
6. 6 Avoid actives: No self-tanner or actives (retinol, AHAs, BHAs) on the area until fully healed.
7. 7 Report concerns: Contact us right away with blistering, excessive swelling, or prolonged discomfort.