PRE CARE

• To expedite your treatment, please arrive with a fresh face, no makeup or product on the areas to be treated

• Within the past 2-4 weeks, ensure you have not had any oral antibiotics

• Within the past 24-48 hours, avoid caffeine, alcoholic beverages, NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin, aspirin/naproxen/Aleve)

• Ensure there are no open wounds, oral cold sores around the areas that will be injected

• Please contact us if you have questions/concerns regarding your upcoming appointment 847-893-0733

POST CARE

• Mosquito bite” bumps from the various injection points will fade and decrease in redness over the next few hours. This is due to the localized trauma from the injections

• 4-6 hours: no laying flat on your back (napping/sleeping flat), no laying face down (massages, sleeping on your belly), no tight rimmed hats/headbands that apply pressure to the treated areas

• 24 hours: no excessive exercise/sauna/hot tub, alcohol (to avoid the appearance of bruising)

• Your final results will have kicked in and settled within a few days to 2 weeks dependent on the type of Tox used

• Some clients will need a touch up, but no sooner than 2 weeks

PRE CARE

• To expedite your treatment, please arrive with a fresh face, no makeup or product on the areas to be treated

• If you were provided with prescription topical numbing, apply a generous amount to the treatment area at least 20 minutes prior to your appointment. Please bring the topical numbing with you to your appointment.

• Within the past 2-4 weeks, ensure you have not had any oral antibiotics

• Within the past 24-48 hours, avoid caffeine, alcoholic beverages, NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin, aspirin/naproxen/Aleve)

• Ensure there are no open wounds, oral cold sores around the areas that will be injected

• Please contact us if you have questions/concerns regarding your upcoming appointment 847-893-0733

POST CARE

• Discomfort, swelling, bruising: to be expected the first 2-3 days, the greatest swelling the first 24 hours, then slowly tapering off. If bruising develops, it may take up to 1 week to resolve

  • Try sleeping with your head of bed elevated on a few pillows when sleeping at night to help decrease swelling. Swelling is always more prominent in the mornings upon waking up

  • You may try Tylenol/acetaminophen for any discomfort

  • Avoid Motrin, ibuprofen, aspirin, or aleve which can make you bruise more

  • For swelling, try gently icing the treated area (hover an ice pack a few centimeters above the skin) every few hours for 5 minutes at a time

• Any lumps, bumps, unevenness will smooth out over the upcoming weeks

• 24 hours:

  • NO makeup

  • NO alcohol (to avoid the appearance of bruising)

  • NO excessive exercise/sauna/hot tub

• Results: in 3-4 weeks your filler results will have settled, and swelling and bruising will have resolved

• Follow up: please send us photos of the treated area the first few days after a treatment to ensure things are healing appropriately

  • Natural lighting works best

  • Selfies work great, or you can ask someone to take your photo

  • REMEMBER to send a photo 3-4 weeks after your initial treatment so we can discuss your results. Our goal is to ensure you are satisfied and happy with your results!

• EXCESSIVE PAIN/BRUISING

  • Please contact us with any EXCESSIVE PAIN OR BRUISING that develops at any time. Especially anything that develops in an area that was not injected 847-893-0733

BIOREPEEL

PRE CARE

• To expedite your treatment, please arrive with a fresh face, no makeup or product on the areas to be treated

• Ensure there are no open wounds, oral cold sores around the areas that will be injected

• Within the past 1 week, ensure you have not had: waxing, threading, excessive exfoliation. STOP topical retinol/tretinoin (Retin-A)

• Within the past 2 weeks, ensure you have not had any lasers or microneedling treatments

• Please contact us if you have any questions/concerns regarding your upcoming appointment 847-893-0733

POST CARE

• Apply your daily post treatment serum that was provided at your treatment for the first few days, as well as your daily SPF 30 (minimum)

• Makeup: you may apply your makeup after the peel is complete (if you also received Tox in the same treatment, makeup may be applied the following day)

• 7 days: NO active products that may irritate your skin: retinol, tretinoin (Retin-A). benzoyl peroxide, exfoliants (alpha/beta hydroxyacid, lactic acid, glycolic acid)

• 14 days: NO facial treatments (facials, dermabrasions), NO waxing, send me a selfie!

VI PEEL

PRE CARE

• To expedite your treatment, please arrive with a fresh face, no makeup or product on the areas to be treated

• Ensure there are no open wounds, oral cold sores around the areas that will be injected

• Within the past 1 week, ensure you have not had: waxing, threading, excessive exfoliation.

• Within the past 2 weeks, ensure you have not had any lasers or microneedling treatments

• Please contact us if you have any questions/concerns regarding your upcoming appointment 847-893-0733

POST CARE

• Refer to your VI Peel handout and app that was provided during your visit for specific after care instructions

• Peeling: anticipate peeling on days 3-7, slight variations are anticipated. Do NOT pick at peeling areas!

• Apply your daily post treatment serum that was provided at your treatment for the first few days, as well as your daily SPF 30 (minimum)

• Makeup: you may apply your makeup after the peel is complete (if you also received Tox in the same treatment, makeup may be applied the following day)

• 7 days: NO active products that may irritate your skin: retinol, tretinoin (Retin-A). benzoyl peroxide, exfoliants (alpha/beta hydroxyacid, lactic acid, glycolic acid)

• 14 days: NO facial treatments (facials, dermabrasions), NO waxing, send me a selfie!

• 14 days: send us a selfie!

PRE CARE

• To expedite your treatment, please arrive with a fresh face, no makeup or product on the areas to be treated

• If you were provided with prescription topical numbing, apply a generous amount to the treatment area at least 20 minutes prior to your appointment. Please bring the topical numbing with you to your appointment.

• Within the past 24-48 hours, avoid caffeine, alcoholic beverages, NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin, aspirin/naproxen/Aleve)

• Ensure there are no open wounds, oral cold sores around the areas that will be injected

• Please contact us if you have questions/concerns regarding your upcoming appointment 847-893-0733

POST CARE

• Mild/moderate discomfort, redness, irritation, mild flaking/peeling,  and mild swelling of the treated skin is to be expected for the first 24-48 hours. Additionally, the skin may feel warm and tight, similar to a sunburn. These symptoms will gradually resolve over 3-7 days. 

• Light scabbing of treated areas may develop within the first 24-48 hours. Do NOT pick or itch these areas. Frequent moisturizing throughout the day is helpful.

• Avoid vigorous exercise and heat exposure (sauna, hot tub, etc) the first 72 hours after your treatment. Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning booths for 7-14 days.

• NO MAKEUP APPLICATION THE FIRST 72 HOURS AFTER YOUR MICRONEEDLING TREATMENT! This to minimize any risk of bacterial infection. 

• Tylenol (acetaminophen) every 4 hours or icing the areas may help to provide relief while your skin heals. 

• You may return to your normal skincare routine 1 week after your treatment.

• You should diligently apply sunscreen to your face daily for 2 weeks after your treatment.

PRE CARE

• Please arrive to your laser appointment with a clean, fresh face, without makeup or products applied. Any makeup or products will be cleansed off with soap and water, and alcohol wipes to ensure treatment site is prepared and clean

• Avoid excessive sun exposure prior to your laser treatment. Your skin cannot be treated if you have an active sunburn, or are recovering from a sunburn

• Avoid spray tan application 2 days prior to your laser treatment, your spray tan needs to be settled

• Avoid topical active products such as retinol, tretinoin, vitamin C, exfoliating products for 2 days prior to your laser treatment

• If you are scheduled for hair reduction, ready to laser hair is 2 days after shaving (there should be a few millimeters of stubble the day of your treatment)

POST CARE

• You may return to your normal daily activities immediately after your laser treatment (including: exercise, sauna, hot tub)!!

• You should diligently apply sunscreen to your face daily for 2 weeks after your treatment

• Avoid active topical products until any sensitivity subsides (retinol, tretinoin, vitamin C, exfoliating products)

• You may apply makeup after any sensitivity subsides

• Discuss with your provider the best post procedure skincare products to further enhance your laser treatments and drive results!