• Do not drink alcohol or use anti-inflammatories 2-3 days prior to your appointment as this may increase bruising.
• Wait to apply makeup.
• Avoid appointment if pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours
• Avoid lying flat for at least 4 hours
• Avoid deep tissue massage
• Avoid sun or strong heat
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours

• Alert clinician if you have a history of herpes simplex virus (cold sores) so we may treat you with an antiviral before appointment.
• Avoid agents such as NSAIDs or blood thinners for at least 1 week prior to appointment
• Consider avoiding supplements such as St. John’s Wort, Gingko biloba, Primrose oil, Garlic, Ginseng and Vitamin E
• Avoid retinol and glycolic acid products for 2 days prior
• Avoid tweezing, waxing, bleaching or hair removal 2 days prior

We recommend against proceeding with elective cosmetic procedures as there is not sufficient safety data. We do have great products available topically to help with your skincare concerns.

Unfortunately we cannot completely avoid bruising. However, you might be able to limit bruising by avoiding blood thinners (if okay with your doctor), NSAIDs (aleve, ibuprofen, motrin, aspirin), and alcohol prior to injections. You can also take over the counter Arnica.

• Do not drink alcohol or use anti-inflammatories/blood thinners 2-3 days prior to your appointment as this may increase bruising.
• Wait to apply makeup
• Avoid retinol and glycolic acid products for 7 days prior
• Avoid tweezing, waxing, bleaching or hair removal 2 days prior
• If you are planning to use PRP, please hydrate for easy IV access

• Avoid sun exposure and extreme heat for 48 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours
• Avoid application of products unless okay with your provider
• Post care instructions will be provided at your time of service