What happens at your initial visit
Your initial visit is the beginning of a beautiful relationship. It is where we lay the groundwork for creating and maintaining your ideal face. You’ll meet with member of our expert team, who will listen to you goals and educate you about your options.
Together you will:
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Take clinical photographs for use in tracking your improvements
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Identify and clarify your goals
3
Develop and document your personal treatment plan
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In some cases, treatment can begin right away. In other cases, we will schedule an appointment for you injections at a time that is convenient for you.
What To Expect After Procedure
Neurotox®
- Pain
- None
- Redness
- Redness around the injection site occurs immediately and may last for up to ½ hour.
- Bruising
- Minimal bruising may occur. Easily camouflaged with makeup.
- Exercise
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Patients can participate in light activities but should avoid strenuous exercise during the first 24 hours following treatment.
No Sauna or facial massage for 24 hours.
Fillers
- Pain
- Most people are quite comfortable after their procedure, and discomfort (if any) is usually very mild. You may take Tylenol® to help with this (avoid aspirin, Motrin, and fish oil for 1 week). A cool compress may be used for additional comfort. We do not recommend ice after treatment, as it may irritate the skin.
- Swelling
- Swelling around the injection site may occur immediately or up to 24-hours later. Sleeping with your head elevated can help minimize swelling and reduce facial puffiness.
- Bruising
- Bruising may include a black eye and can occur immediately after your injection, or up to 4 days later.
- Exercise
- Patients can participate in light activities but should avoid strenuous exercise during the first 24 hours following treatment. Activities that raise the heart rate may increase your chances of bruising.
24 hrs
- Avoid lying face down
- Elevate head while sleeping (45º)
- Apply cold compress for comfort
- No strenuous exercise
Ok
- Gently massage areas or bumps
- Wash face
- Wear makeup after 1 hour
- Apply warm compress for
- Comfort/swelling
Call
- Severe pain
- Skin redness and swelling
- Persists longer than 5 days
- Severe color changes
Non-Surgical Facelift
- Pain
- Most people are quite comfortable after their procedure, and discomfort (if any) is usually very mild. You make Tylenol to help with this (avoid aspirin, Motrin, and fish oil for 1 week). A cool compress may be used for additional comfort. We do not recommend ice after treatment, as it may irritate the skin.
- Swelling
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Immediate swelling around the treated areas is normal and may last up to 10 days.
Sleeping with your head elevated can help minimize swelling and reduce facial puffiness.
- Bruising
- Bruising may include a black eye and can occur immediately after your procedure and may last up to 10 days.
- Exercise
- Patients can participate in light activities but should avoid strenuous exercise during the first week following treatment. Activities that raise the heart rate may increase your chances of bruising.
24 hrs
- Avoid lying face down
- Elevate head while sleeping (45º)
- Apply cold compress for comfort
- No strenuous exercise
Ok
- Gently massage areas or bumps
- Wash face
- Wear makeup after 1 hour
- Apply warm compress for
- Comfort/swelling
Call
- Severe pain
- Skin redness and swelling
- Persists longer than 5 days
- Severe color changes
Non-Surgical Facelift
Detailed post-surgery instructions will be given to you immediately after the procedure.
- Pain
- Most people are quite uncomfortable after their procedure, and discomfort (if any) is usually mild to moderate like bruising pain. You may take Tylenol. For moderate pain, the surgeon may prescribe pain killer. Avoid aspirin, Motrin, and fish oil for 1 week).
- Drainage
- Drainage from incision points is common on the first day after the procedure. It could be blood-stained which is normal. Pure bleeding should never occur. If it happens call us immediately. Wear the compression garment 24/7 for the first 2-3 weeks.
- Swelling
- Swelling of treated areas is common and may last several weeks
- Massage
- AFTER 2DAYS, Gentle Massage of treated areas is recommended twice daily. PROFESSIONAL LYMPHATIC MASSAGES are highly recommended twice a week until the swelling becomes minimal.
- Bruising
- Bruising immediately after your procedure is expected and may last up to 10 DAYS.
- Exercise
- Patients can participate in light activities “walking”. Strenuous exercise should be avoided FOR TWO WEEKS following treatment. Activities that raise the heart rate may increase your chances of bruising, bleeding, and swelling.
Non-Surgical Facelift
Detailed post-surgery instructions will be given to you immediately after the procedure.
- Pain
- Most people are quite comfortable after their procedure, and discomfort (if any) is usually very mild. You may take Tylenol® to help with this (avoid aspirin, Motrin, and fish oil for 1 week).
- Swelling
- Swelling around the injection site may occur immediately or up to 2- 3 days later.
- Bruising
- Bruising may include can occur immediately after your procedure and may last up to days.
- Exercise
- Patients can participate in light activities but should avoid strenuous exercise during the first 7 DAYS following treatment. Activities that raise the heart rate may increase your chances of bruising.
Non-Surgical Facelift
Detailed post-surgery instructions will be given to you immediately after the procedure.
- Pain
- Most people are quite comfortable after their procedure, and discomfort (if any) is usually very mild. You may take Tylenol® to help with this (avoid aspirin, Motrin, and fish oil for 1 week). A cool compress may be used for additional comfort. We do not recommend ice after treatment, as it may irritate the skin.
- Swelling
- Swelling around the injection site may occur immediately or up to 24-hours later. Sleeping with your head elevated can help minimize swelling and reduce facial puffiness.
- Bruising
- Bruising may include a black eye and can occur immediately after your injection, or up to 4 days later.
- Exercise
- Patients can participate in light activities but should avoid strenuous exercise during the first WEEK following treatment. Activities that raise the heart rate may increase your chances of bruising and swelling.
