Keep upright for the first 4 hours.

Talk with your treatment provider make sure you are a good candidate and set realistic expectations.

Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your treatment and caffeine on the day of your treatment.

Post injection, ensure that your pillowcase, bedding and anything else your face may have contact with is clean and freshly laundered.

Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or supplements which may thin your blood (i.e. vitamin e, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, etc.) for 7 days before treatment. These agents may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. Tylenol is ok.

Avoid aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements for 3 days before and after treatment. These agents may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.