Before & After Care

BEFORE

• No retinol for 24hrs before procedure
• No tox/filler within the last 4-7 days
• Best to arrive with clean skin
• No current facial skin infection or active acne breakouts

AFTER

• DO NOT wash your face tonight after your facial
• AVOID exfoliating products on your face for at least 3 days
• AVOID the sun/UV light for at least 3 days
• DO NOT apply makeup for at least 24 hours
• Drink adequate water to stay hydrated
• Moisturize as much as possible with a gentle facial moisturizer
• DO NOT have any other facial treatments for at least 48 hours
• AVOID acne products, or products containing retinol, or salicylic acid for at least 3 days
• AVOID hot showers, saunas, and hot baths for 48 hours
• DO NOT have any waxing or laser treatments on your face for 4-7 days
• DO NOT pick your skin

BEFORE

AFTER

• You can expect your skin to be red with some swelling for the first 24 hours
• Your skin may peel, be dry, or breakout for the first few days after treatment
• Do not apply makeup for at least 24-72 hours and clean your makeup brushes before using them again after treatment
• Wash your hands before you touch your face
• Apply sunscreen anytime you go outside for 2 weeks. Avoid direct sun exposure for 72 hours
• Clean with a gentle facial cleaner. Avoid skincare with harsh chemicals, scents, exfoliants, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, retinol A, and vitamin C for the first week
• Avoid swimming, saunas, and steam for 72 hours
• Use topical ointments/aftercare packet of products as recommended by Ageless Med Spa
• Contact Ageless Med Spa if you experience any of these rare symptoms:
  • Fever
  • Yellow/green discharge
  • bleeding
  • Signs of infection
  • Allergic reaction

AFTER

• Sit upright for the first 4 hours
• Avoid exercising for the first 1-3 days, as suggested by your provider according to the level of your treatment
• Do not apply makeup for 4 hours
• Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours
• Do not touch the area near your injection for 1-3 days
• Avoid skin treatments like facials, massages, exfoliations, permanent makeup, etc. for at least the first 24 hours
• Avoid sleeping directly on the treated areas, especially for the first 24 hours
• Avoid the sun or other forms of heat exposure like tanning beds, hot tubs, hot showers, and saunas for 24-48 hours
• Redness, tingling and some swelling is typical for the first 24 hours
• Bruising is common and should disappear by 2 weeks
• You may lightly apply an icepack for relief from these symptoms
• Ask your provider about medications you take that could increase bruising
• Seek medical help immediately if you experience these rare side effects:
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Breathing
  • Speaking
  • Muscle weakness
  • Vision Changes
  • Loss of bladder control

AFTER

After getting dermal fillers, you may experience the following:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness

These are common reactions and can be found around the injection site. Symptoms usually subside after a few days but can last up to a week.

• AVOID touching or rubbing the area for at least 6 hours
• AVOID alcohol for 24 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise and heat exposure including saunas and hot tubs for 48 hours
• DO NOT have any other treatments on the face or mouth for at least 2 weeks
• AVOID aspirin and other non-steroidal inflammatory drugs for 5 days
• Use a cold compress and Tylenol every 4-6 hours to reduce swelling, soreness, and discomfort
• AVOID direct sunlight. Always wear SPF 30+
• Use a gentle cleanser and antiseptic cream as suggested by your provider