Pre-Care

INSTRUCTIONS

Treatments Included

Rhinoplasty
Ear Pinning
Filler
Frax Laser Resurfacing

Pre-Care Cecklist

pre treatment
3 treatments are better than 1
On average, 3 total treatments are needed to achieve the best results.
pre treatment
Stock Post-Care Supplies
Make sure you have all post-care supplies prior to your treatment.
4 weeks prior
Get a Facial
Getting a facial 4-6 weeks prior is highly recommended.
4 weeks prior
Prep Your Skin
Continue a good skin prep routine, starting 4 weeks before your appointment.
4 weeks prior
Stop tanning
Cease sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial tans 4 weeks prior to treatment.
2 weeks prior
No dental work
Avoid the dental work 2 weeks before.
pre treatment
Take medicine
Take only approved and required medicine as directed.
2 weeks prior
Stop smoking
Cease smoking at least 2 weeks before your treatment.
2 weeks prior
Stop Anti-inflammatory Medications
No aspirin, ibuprofen, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, blood thinners, vitamin E, fish oil, herbal supplements, garlic, or any medications containing these or anything that may thin your blood, 14 days before surgery.
4 weeks prior
Get Botox
Getting Botox at your pre-op is strongly recommended. It has been shown to generate smoother skin results after resurfacing and help delay reoccurring wrinkles.
7 days prior
Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Medication
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.
7 days prior
Drink Water
The week before treatment, drink plenty of water.
7 days prior
Eat Healthy
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, avoid extreme diets and alcohol.
2 days prior
avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your treatment and caffeine on the day of your treatment.
2 days prior
Pre-treat cold sores
If you have a history of cold sores or herpes, we recommend you pre-treat with an antiviral 2 days before your scheduled treatment.
day of
fresh laundry
Post injection, ensure that your pillowcase, bedding and anything else your face may have contact with is clean and freshly laundered.
pre treatment
set realistic expectations
Talk with your treatment provider make sure you are a good candidate and set realistic expectations.
day of
No makeup
Please come to your appointment without makeup as we will ask you to wash your face prior to injections.
for 3 days after
Anticipate Social Down-time
Anticipate a social “down-time” of 2-5 days before any redness and swelling
night before
Wash Yourself
Wash yourself including your hair the evening before or the morning of surgery. Do not use any styling products or sprays. Please reference the bathing directions provided to you and use Hibiclens /CHG.
day of
Arrive in proper attire
Surgery day, wear loose-fitting clothes that fasten at the front. No slipover clothing.
night before
Remove False Eyelashes
False eyelashes need to be removed.
day of
No Deodorant
Do not wear deodorant or lotions, especially on the chest and torso.
day of
No Contacts
You may wear glasses but do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.
for 3 days after
Expect Swelling and redness
When making plans for the first 48-72 hours post injections, understand the possibility of swelling, redness, and bruising.
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