Pre + Post Care

Pre-Treatment Care

Post-Treatment Care

• For the first 4–6 hours following Botox®/Dysport®/Xeomin®/Daxxify®, remain upright and periodically perform facial movements in the areas of injections in order to work the wrinkle relaxer into the muscle (e.g., smile, squint, etc.).
• Do not participate in activities that include heavy lifting, vigorous exercise or straining for 4–6 hours (it takes approximately 4 hours for the wrinkle relaxer to bind to the nerve and you do not want to increase circulation during that time).
• Do not rub, touch, or manipulate the areas you were injected for 4–6 hours.
• Avoid irritating products for 24 hours following your injections (retinol, Vitamin C, etc.).
• Make-up may be gently applied before leaving the office. Remember to wipe up and away from your eyes or brows.
• Bruising in the area injected is normal and often expected, especially if treated around the eyes. Bruising can last up to several weeks. Using/taking Arnica before and after injections may help diminish bruising.
• It may take up to 14 days for your wrinkle relaxer to take full effect.
• A follow-up visit at 14–21 days is suggested to assess results for subsequent treatments, particularly if you are a first-time client.
• Re-treatment is typically needed between 3–4 months.
• Regular injections usually yield a longer-lasting result.
• Upper lip treatment (lip flip): drinking through a straw, whistling, and pronouncing some words may feel different for up to 12 weeks.

Pre-Treatment Care

• Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to treatment and use SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UVA rays.
• Do not use harsh exfoliants for 1 week prior to treatment.
• Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.
• Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.
• Avoid waxing, depilatory creams, or laser hair removal in the treatment area for 1 week prior to treatment.
• If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day prior to your DiamondGlow® or HydraFacial® treatment.
• Neuromodulators and fillers injected up to 2 weeks prior are not recommended.
• Notify the center if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment.

Post-Treatment Care

• You may fully resume a normal skin care regimen 2 days after treatment. If skin still feels irritated, test spot your skin care products first.
• Discontinue the use of harsh exfoliants for one week following.
• Avoid wearing makeup for at least 6 hours after treatment, ideally until the next day, to let your skin fully benefit from the serums.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours after treatment.
• Use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily and reapply as needed.