Acne Acne is a widespread condition causing physical discomfort and impacting self-esteem. Understanding its causes, types, and treatments is crucial for those affected, as it can persist from adolescence to adulthood. Acne’s unpredictable nature is distressing, with new breakouts causing pain and leaving blemishes. It can affect various body areas, intensifying discomfort and self-consciousness. Acne…
VI Peel – Patient Care Instructions VI Peel Pre-Instructions: Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 week prior to peel Avoid tanning or spray tans for 2 weeks Avoid harsh skin care products such as retinols, retinoids, exfoliators, glycolic acid products for 1 week prior. Avoid after other skin procedures (microneedling, injectables, microblading, dermaplaning) Can be…
PRF – Patient Care Instructions Pre-Injection Instructions: Avoid blood thinners and anti-platelet medications for 1 week including aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, alcohol, wine, and ibuprofen. Plan downtime for bruising and swelling that can take a full 2 weeks to subside Post-Care Instructions: No ice over the area where PRF was injected. No makeup over…
Dissolving – Patient Care Instructions Pre-Injection Instructions: Avoid any blood thinners for 3 days including alcohol, wine, aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve, Motrin), fish oil, and vitamin E. Arrive make-up free Arnica Montana tabs (found at most grocery stores) can be started 3 days prior to your appointment to minimize bruising. History of cold sores, please…
Microneedling – Patient Care Instructions Prior to the Microneedling session, please observe the following: No Retin-A products or applications 24 hours prior to your treatment. No auto-immune therapies or products 24 hours prior to your treatment. No prolonged sun exposure to the face 24 hours prior to your treatment. A Microneedling treatment will not be…
Kybella – Patient Care Instructions Kybella Pre-Care instructions: If you have a special event or vacation coming up, please keep in mind that you may want to schedule your treatment at least two weeks in advance. Swelling will occur. It is the body’s natural, healthy response to go through an inflammation process to remove the…
Sculptra – Patient Care Instructions Sculptra Pre-Care instructions: Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre and post injection as they will increase your risk of bruising. Do not drink alcoholic beverages…
PDO Thread – Patient Care Instructions PDO Thread Pre-Care: *Please plan 1- 2 weeks of no major events in case you bruise or swell. Avoid all alcohol and discontinue smoking for at least a week before the procedure. Avoid All aspirin-based and blood-thinning products including Ibuprofen, Aleve and Naproxen, vitamin E, garlic tabs. Avoid skin…
Potenza – Patient Care Instructions Potenza Pre-Instructions: *Please plan 1- 2 weeks of no major events. *Please keep any travel plans in mind when booking this treatment. *Please do NOT wear any jewelry to your appointment. Keep Hydrated- drink lots of water 24 hrs before (at least 8 cups), or hydrating fluids. Avoid drinking alcohol…
Fillers – Patient Care Instructions Pre-Care Injection Instructions: *Please plan 1-2 weeks of no major events in case you bruise or swell. Avoid Aspirin for 7 days and all other blood thinners for 5 days including alcohol, wine, ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve, Motrin), fish oil, vitamin E, A Arrive make-up free Arnica Montana tabs (found at…
