PRE & POST CARE | TOX (Dysport/Botox)

PRE-CARE | TOX (Dysport/Botox)
  • Avoiding Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment will help decrease your chance of bruising.
  • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
  • Schedule your injections appt at least 1 month prior to a special event, such as a wedding or vacation. To allow yourself time for a follow-up 3 weeks prior. Results may take up to 3 weeks to appear. Bruising and swelling may be apparent in that period of time.
  • You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

POST-CARE | TOX (Dysport/Botox)
  • Do NOT massage/rub the treated areas for 24 hours
  • Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours.
  • Do NOT lie down or bend over with your head down within 3 hours to avoid product migration.
  • No facials, massages, exfoliating or using any Clarisonic devices for at least 10 days following injections.
  • Avoid tanning beds, steam rooms, and saunas for 24 hours
  • Please wait until the day after treatment before wearing hats or headbands.
  • If there is bruising at the injection site, apply ice.

Reassess the treated areas at the 3-week mark, if you have remaining or asymmetrical movement, please reach out to schedule a refinement visit. We will adjust your dose for next time to ensure the results are perfect!

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PRE-CARE & POST-CARE | FILLER
The following are contraindications with your filler appointment. Please call the office if any apply, we will need to clear it with the provider or reschedule your appointment.

  • Any vaccinations/boosters in the last 2 weeks
  • Breastfeeding or pregnant?
  • Keloid scaring
  • Taking antibiotics for an active infection
  • Taking blood thinners or steroids
  • Chemo/radiation in the last 12 months
  • Allergies to lidocaine
  • Dental work within 2 weeks of injections

PRE-CARE | FILLER
  • Do NOT massage/rub the treated areas for 24 hours
  • Do NOT perform strenuous activities (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc.) for 24 hours.
  • Do NOT lie down or bend over with your head down within 3 hours to avoid product migration.
  • No facials, massages, exfoliating or using any Clarisonic devices for at least 10 days following injections.
  • Avoid tanning beds, steam rooms, and saunas for 24 hours.
  • Please wait until the day after treatment before wearing hats or headbands.
  • If there is bruising at the injection site, apply ice.
  • Reassess the treated areas at the 2-week mark, if you have remaining or asymmetrical movement please reach out to schedule a refinement visit. We will adjust your dose for next time to ensure the results are perfect!

POST-CARE | FILLER
EMERGENCY: please contact us immediately if you notice the following:

  • Severe pain and/or color change (pale/dusky/blotchiness) of skin anywhere on the face. Even if it’s away from the area injected.
  • Increase in pain, discomfort, color change hours after injections.
  • Herpes or blister-like outbreak 24-72 hours after injections.
  • Severe swelling (3 times increase in size) after treatment.

IMMEDIATELY TEXT A PHOTO TO YOUR PROVIDER - ★ TEXT 612-963-2784
  • ONLY if you do not receive a reply within 2 HOURS, TEXT: 612-388-1902

General post-care:

The treated area may be swollen, sore, bruised and/or lumpy/bumpy. Apply ice lightly to the areas injected, for 15 min each hour. Numbness from the lidocaine may persist for 1 to 2 hours. Avoid all medications/supplements/foods/alcohol (unless medically necessary) that were listed in the pre-care instructions until swelling and bruising have healed. If you experience a need for pain relief, please use Tylenol (unless it is contraindicated to a condition you have or medication you are taking). If you are experiencing bruising or swelling, please apply Arnica gel (this is an over-the-counter supplement that can be purchased at your local pharmacy) until bruising/swelling subsides, unless it is contraindicated with any of your medications/medical conditions.

  • Please allow 2 weeks (4-6 weeks for lips) for the filler to fully settle prior to evaluating results.
  • Please reach out if you need a follow-up/touchup following your filler injections.
  • Touchups are appropriate for lumps/bumps, asymmetry, or other side effects. A desire for more volume in the treated area is NOT considered a touchup. You will need additional appts to reach your aesthetic goals.

DO NOT:
  • Do NOT exercise for 24 hours after injections (heavy lifting, cardio, yoga, etc) .
  • Do NOT apply make-up for 24 hours after the procedure.
  • No facials, massages, exfoliating, and/or applying Clarisonic devices to the injected area(s) for 2 weeks post-procedure.
  • Avoid tanning or prolonged exposure to sunlight until swelling/bruising has subsided.
  • Do NOT sleep on your face for the first 24 hours. Sleep on your back with your head elevated.
  • After lip filler – avoid pursing the lips for the first 24 hours, which includes using straws or water bottles, kissing/intimate oral actions, and/or smoking/vaping/hookah.
  • After lip filler – avoid massaging or manipulating the product.
  • After lip filler – the maximum amount we recommend per treatment session is 1 ml of filler for lips. This helps prevent lip distortion or losing the natural shape of the lips. Most clients require additional treatments to reach their goals. Once goals are reached, they are typically maintained every 6-8 months.
  • After lip filler – please avoid dental appointments and teeth whitening for at least 2 weeks post-procedure.
  • After lip filler – avoid dirty masks for the first 24 hours, use a new & clean mask, please!
  • For undereye, cheek, or jawline filler – avoid wearing any tight-fitting masks for 2 weeks after the procedure.
  • If you desire additional filler for the area treated, please allow 4 weeks between appointment times to allow for full tissue recovery.

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PRE-CARE & POST-CARE | KYBELLA

The following are contraindications with your Kybella appointment. Please call the office if any apply, we will need to clear it with the provider or reschedule your appointment.

  • Any vaccinations/boosters in the last 2 weeks
  • Breastfeeding or pregnant?
  • Keloid scaring
  • Taking antibiotics for an active infection
  • Taking blood thinners or steroids
  • Chemo/radiation in the last 12 months
  • Allergies to lidocaine
  • Dental work within 2 weeks of injections

PRE-CARE | KYBELLA
  • Avoiding Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment will help decrease your chance of bruising.
  • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
  • You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Expect moderate swelling to last for up to 2 weeks and pain/tenderness to linger for the next 4-6 weeks. Full results are not seen until 12 weeks post-procedure, and most clients require multiple treatments for desired results

POST-CARE | KYBELLA
  • Beginning immediately post-injection, ICE ICE ICE, ice the area(s) for 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off, as much as possible for the first 24 hours.
  • Swelling is likely and normal following this treatment.
  • Avoid exercising until bruising has healed to avoid increasing circulation and prolonging the healing process.
  • Avoid make-up in the area until the day after the procedure.
  • Avoid facials, massages, exfoliating, and/or applying Clarisonic devices to the injected area(s) for 2 weeks post-procedure.
  • Avoid NSAIDS and other blood-thinning medications, instead, take Tylenol if needed.
  • Expect moderate swelling to last for up to 2 weeks and pain/tenderness to linger for the next 4-6 weeks. Full results are not seen until 12 weeks post-procedure, and most clients require multiple treatments for desired results.

Other common side effects:

  • Besides swelling, other common side effects include pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area.

Possible serious side effects:

  • Nerve injury in the jaw (causing asymmetrical smile or facial muscle weakness).
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Injection-site problems including, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell death (necrosis) around the injection site. Call your healthcare provider if you develop open sores or drainage from the treatment area.

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PRE & POST CARE | DISSOLVER

The following are contraindications with your dissolving appointment. Please call the office if any apply, we will need to clear it with the provider or reschedule your appointment.

  • Anaphylactic reaction to bee stings/venom or bee pollen
  • Breastfeeding or pregnant?
  • Keloid scaring
  • Chemo/radiation in the last 12 months

PRECARE | DISSOLVER
  • Avoiding Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Aspirin, Motrin, Vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products 14 days prior to treatment.
  • Avoid alcohol 24 hours before your treatment to reduce the chances of bruising.
  • You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

AFTERCARE | DISSOLVER
  • After bruising has subsided, please firmly massage the area a few times a day for one week. Beginning immediately post-injections, ice the area(s) 15 min every hour if needed.
  • Avoid exercising until swelling/bruising has healed to avoid increasing circulation and prolonging the healing process.
  • Avoid makeup until the day after the procedure.
  • When correcting filler irregularities from other offices, multiple treatments may be required for desired results

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PRE & POST CARE | MICRONEEDLING

Who should NOT have microneedling? Avoid if you:
  • are pregnant or nursing?
  • have any of the following: active skin cancer in the treatment area(s); open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)?
  • an allergy to stainless steel or lidocaine?
  • a hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or bleeding dysfunction?
  • tendency to form keloid scars?
  • Immunosuppression?
  • poor wound healing response?
  • have taken oral retinoids/isotretinoin (e.g. Accutane, Absorica, Amnesteem, Claravis) in the past 3 months?

General Instructions:

  • Discontinue the use of Retin A, Retinols, Vitamin A creams and other topical medications for 1 week before your microneedling treatment.

1 week prior to treatment:
  • minimize sun exposure
  • discontinue aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), coconut oil, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil; ingestion of fish), ginseng, gingko, turmeric/curcumin, St.John’s Wort

3 days prior to treatment
  • avoid ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) - (You may resume after the procedure.)
  • Acetominophen/Tylenol is fine to take before or after treatment.
  • Note: if you need to take medications for medical reasons, do not discontinue without discussing with your prescribing healthcare provider.

Day of treatment:
  • if you are prone to cold sores, take your medication (e.g. acyclovir or valacyclovir/Valtrex)
  • For male patients: please come to your appointment with clean shaven face
  • Cleanse the treatment area well prior to your appointment

POSTCARE | MICRONEEDLING
General Instructions:
  • NO makeup for 24 hours following treatment.
  • Avoid the following products for 24 hours post-treatment: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.
  • Avoid alcohol-based products the first week.
  • Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 24 hours. No tanning beds.
  • Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
  • No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment. Sweating and gym environments are harmful, rife with bacteria, and may cause adverse reactions.
  • After 48 hours you may return to using your regular skincare regimen.

Aftercare Instructions:
  • Same Day: Leave serums on for the rest of the day. May cleanse with Gentle Cleanser if needed. Finish with Hydrating Serum and DEJ Face Cream. Avoid ANY Sun exposure
  • Day 2: Cleanse AM/PM with Gentle Cleanser. Finish with Hydrating Serum and DEJ Face Cream. May reapply Hydrating Serum throughout the day as needed if skin feels tight, dry, itchy. MUST apply Intellishade TruPhysical or Physical SPF!
  • Day 3: Continue Day 2 regimen and may add in C+ Correcting Complex AM/PM on this day.
  • Day 5: Start using Exfoliating Cleanser to help exfoliate any existing flaking.
  • Day 7: May add Retinoids back into regimen.
  • Continue your recommended Skincare regimen in between treatments for best results!

We do not recommend using any over-the-counter skin care products outside of our protocol. These products are medical grade and tested by Honey Aesthetics to ensure best procedure outcomes!

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PRE & POST CARE | SCULPTRA

The following are contraindications with your Sculptra appointment. Please call the office if any apply, we will need to clear it with the provider or reschedule your appointment.

  • Any vaccinations/boosters in the last 2 weeks
  • Breastfeeding or pregnant?
  • Keloid scaring
  • Taking antibiotics for an active infection
  • Taking blood thinners or steroids
  • Chemo/radiation in the last 12 months
  • Allergies to lidocaine
  • Dental work within 2 weeks of injections

PRECARE | SCULPTRA
You will be completing a treatment using a Collagen/Bio Stimulating product called Sculptra. Your cosmetic practitioner has advised you of appropriate aftercare instructions to follow. A written outline of those instructions is available here for your convenience.

Please note that Sculptra is a powder that must be reconstituted and suspended in sterile water before injecting it into the skin. Therefore, it is important to remember that immediately after your treatment; you will feel full in the areas treated which is a direct effect of the water injected into those areas. This fullness will completely disappear over several hours once the treatment is completed and the areas treated will then look exactly the same as they did prior to having the treatment. Collagen stimulation will naturally start to occur approximately 8-12 weeks after the treatment and will reach a peak within the first 6 months. Please do not equate the lack of immediate result with a treatment failure – the results are delayed and will be slowly increasing over time. Initial treatments will require 2-3 sessions of Sculptra injections.

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 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
  • You may take Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to your injection to reduce the risk of bruising.
  • Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples- tretinoin/Retin-A, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone)
  • Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment
  • Do not use the above stated if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please inform your provider if you have any questions about this prior to the treatment.

Day of Treatment
  • For facial treatment, please arrive with a clean face and do not wear makeup.
  • You may experience a mild amount of tenderness or stinging during and following injection.
  • Redness and swelling are normal. Some bruising may also be visible.

POSTCARE | SCULPTRA
Massage the areas 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each time, for 5 days after treatment.

  • Massage is essential in preventing nodules/bumps in the areas injected.
  • You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness/discomfort.
  • After treatment, there will be moderate swelling and redness with the possibility of bruising. - - - These symptoms will resolve in about 7 days. You may apply or take Arnica tablets to help decrease the amount of bruising
  • Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply SPF.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours to reduce bruising. You may resume other normal activities/routines immediately.
  • Avoid submerging in a pool, jacuzzi, or the ocean for 24-48 hours after treatment.
  • Avoid laser, IPL, or skin tightening treatments of the area for at least 2-3 weeks
  • You may continue your topical products as mentioned above 1 week after injection.
  • Your next treatment should be scheduled for 5 weeks.

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Who should NOT have PRF? Avoid if you have:
  • Cancer or metastatic disease
  • An active infection
  • A low platelet count
  • Pregnant/Breastfeeding.

General Instructions:
1 week prior to treatment:
  • AVOID the use of Retin A, Retinols, and Vitamin A creams for 1 week before your treatment.
  • AVOID the use of NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Naproxen, Aspirin, etc.) 5 days before the procedure (Tylenol is OK for pain relief).
  • AVOID the following nutritional supplements for 5 days before the procedure -- Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Flax Oil, Fish Oils.
  • AVOID the systemic use of corticosteroids for 1 week before the procedure.
  • AVOID Alcohol and Cigarettes for 5 days before the procedure.
  • HYDRATE very well for three days before and the day of the procedure for ease of blood draw.

3 days prior to treatment.
  • Avoid ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
  • Hold the use of Retinols & exfoliating acids 3 days before your treatment.
  • Acetaminophen/Tylenol is fine to take before or after treatment.
  • Note: if you need to take medications for medical reasons, do not discontinue without discussing with your prescribing healthcare provider.

Day of treatment:
If you are prone to cold sores, take your medication (e.g. acyclovir or valacyclovir/Valtrex)
For male patients: please come to your appointment with a clean-shaven face
Cleanse the treatment area well prior to your appointment
POSTCARE | MICRONEEDLING

** Review Instructions: **
  • NO makeup for 24 hours following treatment.
  • Avoid the following products for 24 hours post-treatment: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.
  • Avoid alcohol-based products the first week.
  • Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 24 hours. No tanning beds.
  • Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
  • No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment. Sweating and gym environments are harmful, rife with bacteria, and may cause adverse reactions.
  • After 48 hours, you may return to using your regular skincare regimen.

Aftercare Instructions:
  • We do not recommend using any over-the-counter skin care products during the healing process. Use medical-grade products recommended by your provider.
  • Mild bruising and irritation may occur
  • AVOID the use of NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Aspirin, etc.) 5 days after the procedure (Tylenol is OK for pain relief).
  • AVOID the following nutritional supplements for 5 day after the procedure -- Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Flax Oil, Fish Oils.

• AVOID the systemic use of corticosteroids for 2 weeks after the procedure.
• AVOID Alcohol and Cigarettes for 5 days after the procedure.
• EAT a healthy diet & HYDRATE very well – at least 64 ounces of clean fresh water.

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