Pre-Post Treatment Instructions
Prior to Your Injections
As with any injectable procedure, cosmetic injections may cause swelling and bruising. Most episodes are very mild and resolve shortly. DO NOT APPLY cosmetics or creams to the site of ANY injection for at least 12 hours
- To reduce chances of bruising, please avoid the following for 1–2 weeks prior to your visit: any form of alcohol, aspirin, fish oils, vitamins, medications containing ibuprofen or naproxen. (If you take aspirin for any heart condition, please consult with your primary care or cardiologist before stopping the medication.)
- To aid in faster recovery, take Arnica capsules prior to and after the procedure (available for purchase in our offices)
Post-Treatment Instructions for Project Glammers Procedures
NEUROTOXINS (BOTOX®, DYSPORT®, XEOMIN®, LETYBO®)
- Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and hot yoga for 24 hours after treatment. A regular shower may be taken.
- Avoid bending or lying down for 2 hours post treatment.
- Avoid intense cardiovascular exercise for 24 hours (i.e. cycling, running, etc.).
- You should expect to see the neurotoxin’s full effect from 3 days up to 2 weeks.
- If you receive a chemical brow lift treatment, be advised to return in 2 weeks for a touch-up of residual lines above your brows as needed.
- We recommend waiting 5 days before doing a facial or other skin treatments.
FILLER CONTOURING (RESTYLANE®, BELOTERO®, RADIESSE®)
- Avoid facial massages to the treated area for 2 weeks.
- Avoid dental work (including dental cleaning) or vaccinations a minimum of 2 weeks prior to and after injectable treatment.
- Avoid applying makeup to your face for 12 hours.
- We recommend waiting 14 days before doing a facial or other skin treatments.
- If you were prescribed an antiviral medication, please fill the prescription the day of the procedure, start taking it immediately, and complete a full course as directed.
- LIPS ONLY: Avoid smoking, whistling, drinking from a straw, and kissing for at least 24 hours after treatment. Your lips and mouth will remain numb for a few hours after the treatment. Please avoid consuming hot liquids to prevent burning and be careful eating.
- Consider taking antihistamines after lip injections to minimize temporary swelling.
INJECTABLE BUTT CONTOURING
- The day of the procedure – please shower while paying special attention to the area of injection but do not apply any skin care products.
- 5-5-5 Rule: Perform a point pressure massage to the treatment area (as instructed by our medical staff) 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for a duration of 5 days. Using powerful electric percussion massager or professional massage services is recommended for hard to reach areas.
- Avoid exercising for 5 days after the treatment, and exercise of the butt muscles such as squats for 7 days. Please note that mild tenderness with exercise in the area is normal beyond 5-7 days.
- Avoid sun and UV sunlamp exposure, as well as hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools for 24 hours after treatment.
- Avoid any skin care products to the area for at least 24 hours.
- Bruising is normal and may appear within days after the initial injection.
SCULPTRA® (POLY-L-LACTIC ACID INJECTION)
- 5-5-5 Rule: Please perform pressure point massage (as instructed by our medical staff) to the treatment area 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for a duration of 5 days.
- Bruising is normal and may appear within days after the initial injection.
- Mild tenderness after injection is normal and could be relieved with Tylenol®. Please avoid taking over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin®, or Advil® as these may cause or worsen bruising.
- Avoid using any makeup or skin care for at least 12 hours after the procedure.
- To assure the best outcome, avoid sleeping on your side. Attempt to sleep on your back or rotate sides. A memory foam or gel contour pillow is a great way to enhance and preserve the results.
- Please avoid sun and UV sunlamp exposure, as well as hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools for 24 hours after treatment.
- We recommend waiting 7 days before getting a facial or other skin treatments.
PRFM
- Do not touch, massage or manipulate the treatment area
- Avoid using ice or cold compresses on the treatment area
- Avoid applying make-up or other skin care products on treatment area for 24 hours
- Keep yourself elevated to reduce swelling for a few nights
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine use as well as salty/spicy food intake for 48 hours
- Avoid exercise, sun and/or heat exposure, saunas, and steam rooms for 48 hours
- You may experience bruising, swelling, redness, and/or soreness for 2–5 days after your procedure. You may take Tylenol or other acetaminophen-containing products post-procedure to reduce pain if you do not have an allergy to such medications. However, avoid NSAID use such as Ibuprofen, Aleve, and Advil 2 weeks after injection as these medications could possibly diminish the results.
RESCUE (HYALURONIDASE TREATMENT)
- 5-5-5 Rule: Perform a point pressure massage to the treatment area (as instructed by our medical staff) 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for a duration of 5 days to achieve the best results.
- Avoid make up or skin care for 12 hours post procedure.
- Experiencing temporary swelling for a few days is normal. To decrease swelling, avoid drinking fluids
- before bedtime and prop yourseIf up on several pillows at night. You could also consider taking an over the counter antihistamine for 4-5 days after the injection.
MICRONEEDLING WITH EXOSOMES (FACE, BODY, & HAIR)
- Expect mild redness, swelling, and a sunburn-like sensation for up to 48 hours.
- Do not apply makeup or unsealed skin care for at least 24 hours.
- Avoid washing your face for the first 24 hours.
- Begin gentle cleansing with a mild, non-exfoliating cleanser after 24 hours.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, sweating, saunas, and hot tubs for 48 hours.
- Do not use active skincare ingredients (retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C) for at least 5–7 days.
- Stay out of the sun; wear a physical sunscreen SPF 30+ daily and reapply every 2–3 hours when outdoors.
- Sleep with a clean pillowcase and keep your head slightly elevated the first night.
- Keep hands clean and avoid touching the treated area unnecessarily.
- Do not pick, scratch, or exfoliate the skin during the healing process.
- Avoid swimming in pools, oceans, or using hot tubs for at least 72 hours.
- Hydrate well to support skin repair and regeneration.
PROJECT GLAMMERS® SKIN (RF MICRONEEDLING WITH PRP OR EXOSOMES)
- The day before the procedure-avoid any alcohol and excessive amounts of caffeine.
- The day of the procedure please arrive well hydrated (drink at least 3-4 full glasses of water prior) and do not forget to eat – you will get a blood draw to obtain PRP.
- You may experience swelling, redness and itching for 24-48 hours after your procedure, accompanied by a flushed feeling in the treatment area.
- Do not apply ice or cooling compresses, as the heat is the body’s natural healing response.
- Use HYDRATE Ultra cream several times a day to aid in the healing process and keep skin hydrated.
- Avoid saunas, Jacuzzis, and pools for 24 hours.
- Avoid putting make up on for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, you may wear makeup but make sure you clean your skin thoroughly each night. DO NOT sleep with make up on the treatment area.
- If any prescription medications were recommended, please complete the recommended course.
- Sun avoidance is strongly recommended for 24 hours after each procedure.
- DEFEND Sunblock SPF 40 is to be used daily to protect your skin from harmful sun rays.
- Please ask your consultant for personalized skin care protocol from Project Glammers® Skin Care to support and maintain your amazing results.
EMSCULPT
- After the treatment, DO resume normal activities
- You may experience some soreness in the muscles over the next few days
- You may feel tenderness in the treated area
- DO resume a healthy fitness routine, diet, and lifestyle to optimize and maintain your results
