Aftercare
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-Stay upright for 4 hrs after treatment
-Avoid exercise or strenuous activity for 24 hours
-Avoid excessive pressure to the area for the remainder of the treatment day
-Avoid saunas, lasers, massage or facials for 2 weeks.
-Avoid excessive alcohol intake for 24 hours
-Avoid extensive UV exposure until any redness or swelling has subsided.
-You may take Tylenol or Ibuprofen for any mild tenderness or discomfort
-A 2 week follow up is recommended to assess your results.
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-Avoid heat (sunbathing, sauna, steam bath, etc or extreme cold) until swelling has subsided.
-Avoid exercise or strenuous activity for 24 hours.
-Avoid excessive pressure to the area for 24 hours (if lips, this includes kissing)
-Avoid excessive alcohol intake and smoking for 24 hours
-You may take Tylenol for any mild tenderness or discomfort
-A 2 week follow up is recommended to assess your results.
-You may use arnica gel to help with bruising
-Wait 2 weeks for any other facial treatments
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-Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive perspiration, hot tubs, steam baths for 72 hours.
-Strictly avoid sun exposure as you will not be wearing sunscreen. You may return to sunscreen use 24 hours following the procedure. Continue to minimize sun exposure for 72 hours following the procedure.
-You may have your next treatment in about 3-4 weeks.
-Wait at least 2 weeks for any other facial treatments or neurotoxins
-The treated area may be pink and mildly inflamed (similar to the appearance of a mild sunburn) for 24-48 hours following your SkinPen procedure.
-Skinfuse® Lift HG may be applied additionally the day of the procedure to assist with skin hydration. Reapply, as needed, up to 24 hours post procedure.
-Avoid makeup for 24 hours after treatment. Only use water and your Lift HG for 24 hours.
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-Please ensure that you do not have any dental appointments two weeks before or after treatment.
-Apply ice lightly to the areas injected as needed.
-Numbness from lidocaine may persist for 1 to 2 hours.
-Avoid all medications/supplements/alcohol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Motrin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E and any other blood thinning properties (unless medically necessary) until swelling and bruising have healed.
-No exercise for 24 hours after injections (heavy lifting, cardio, etc.). Light walking is ok.
-Do NOT apply make-up for 6 hours after the procedure.
-Avoid tanning or prolonged exposure to sunlight until swelling/bruising has subsided. If you have an active bruise, prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause hemosiderin staining (staining to the skin)
-MASSAGE FACE FOR 5 MINUTES, 5 TIMES A DAY FOR 5 DAYS.
-Always massage in an upward and backward motion NEVER forward towards jowls.
-Temples massage in a circular fashion.
-This is VERY important as it helps to spread the product and break everything down reducing risk for complications and increasing product efficacy.