PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Before your treatment:
  • You must have had prior treatment or consultation before your appointment.
  • Avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, anticoagulant drugs, Gingko Biloba, fish oils, Vitamin A & E, and any other essential fatty acids for the week prior to treatment as these affect the blood.
  • Avoid anti-inflammatories for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
  • Avoid caffeine on the morning of treatment.
  • Avoid alcohol for 3 days prior to treatment.
  • Drink lots of water the morning of treatment to stay hydrated.

AFTER CARE INFORMATION

After your treatment, you may experience the following at the injection site:
  • After your treatment, the treated area may feel warm, tingly, itchy, puffy, or slightly sensitive, and these symptoms may last up to five days.
  • Note: The length of redness, bruising, or sensitivity varies from patient to patient and depends on the aggressiveness of the treatment

OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS

  • Do not wash or wet the treated area for at least 4 hours after treatment. A light wash is recommended the day after.
  • Avoid touching the treated area with your hands to reduce the risk of infection.
  • No hot showers, heat exposure, or sun for the next 48 hours.
  • Avoid vigorous exercise for 72 hours.

OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS

Please be mindful of the following:
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking, and too much caffeine for 1 week after treatment.
  • Paracetamol is okay to use. Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin and Neurofen).
  • Do not use ice on the treated area.

CONTACT THE CLINIC

If you experience any of the following, please text or email the clinic:
  • In the rare event of infection or reaction, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the clinic.