Post-Treatment Instructions 

Aqua Gold Pre-Appointment Instructions 

• No area to be treated should receive any type of chemical peel or any injectable procedures for two weeks prior to or after treatment
• Waxing and/or use of chemical depilatories must be avoided for one week prior to and after AQUAGOLD® Fine Touch treatment

Shaving is allowed immediately before treatment and 48–72 hours after treatment, as long as there is no skin irritation

• Topical prescriptions including but not limited to Retin-a, renova and tazorac must not be used for three days prior to treatment
• Avoid abrasive scrubs or other exfoliating products three days prior to treatment
• Area to be treated must be clean and or free of any lotion, makeup or sunscreen. Please remove prior to treatment
• You may not be pregnant or breastfeeding for Aquagold Fine Touch
• Notify provider of any tattoos, including cosmetic tattooing, in the vicinity of the area to be treated as tattoos must be avoided
• If you have a history of cold sores, we may recommend prophylactic antiviral therapy in the form of antiviral medication. Follow the directions for your prescription
• If you have a history of keloids/scarring Aquagold Fine Touch cannot be performed

Aqua Gold Post Treatment instructions

• It is recommended that makeup not be applied the day of the procedure
• Do not wash your face for the first six hours after Aquagold Fine Touch treatment. After that, you may wash the treated area gently with a gentle cleanser, and apply your routine skin moisturizer after. You may resume your daily skin care regimen the next day
• Sleep on your back with your head elevated slightly to reduce swelling for the few days after the procedure
• A sunburn-like effect is normal for one day. The treated area may appear pink in color, but will resolve in one to two hours. The skin may feel tight, dry, swollen and sensitive to the touch which is normal
• Sun exposure must for at least one to two weeks. If you know you will get incidental sun exposure – i.e. driving to and from work, walking from your car to the house, etc. – we recommend physical avoidance of the sun in all treated areas, a protective hat and a full spectrum sunblock of SPF 40 or higher.
• Do not use exfoliating medications, chemicals or products on the treated areas for at least three weeks
• No exercise that causes sweating and no jacuzzi, sauna or steam baths if any skin irritation exists for at least 48-72 hours or until irritation subsides

For best results, we recommend a maintenance treatment every 3 months

Post Treatment Instructions for Injectables

FILLERS (Juvederm Family, Restylane Family, Belotero, etc).

• Avoid facial massages to the treated area
• Avoid treatment 2 weeks before and after injections or dental work
• Avoid applying make up to your face for 12 hours
• We recommend waiting 7 days before doing a HydraFacial or other skin treatments
• LIPS ONLY: Avoid smoking, whistling, drinking from a straw, and kissing for at least 24 hours after treatment. Be advised, 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 with eating
• Consider taking ibuprofen and or/anti-histamine AFTER lip injections to minimize temporary swelling if directed by your provider
• 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

NEUROTOXINS (BOTOX, DYSPORT, XEOMIN)

• Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and hot yoga for 24 hours after treatment. Regular shower may be taken
• Avoid 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, you will 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 HydraFacial or other skin treatments

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, Advil as these may cause or worsen bruising
• Avoid using any make-up 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 doing a HydraFacial or other skin treatments