Pre & Post Care.

You're in good hands. We'll guide you through every step before and after your treatment. Instructions for each treatment also appear on its own service page.

Microneedling with PRP & Exosomes

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One week before

Avoid anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning medications and supplements: Motrin, ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, ginkgo, St. John’s Wort, garlic, vitamin E, and omega supplements.

Three days before

Discontinue Retin-A, retinol, tretinoin, Differin, glycolic acid, and hydroquinone.
Stop exfoliating scrubs and chemical peels.
Tell your provider about any cold sore history. You may need an antiviral prescription.
Reschedule if an active cold sore, rash, or blemish develops in the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated. Treatment is not performed if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an active infection or breakout in the treatment area.

Day of treatment

Arrive with a clean face. No makeup, lotions, or products.
You may take Tylenol beforehand if desired (avoid ibuprofen and aspirin).

First 24–48 hours

Redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, and sensitivity are normal.
Do not touch, press, rub, or wash the treated area for 8 hours.
Use only gentle, hydrating products once you resume washing.
Do NOT apply makeup, lotions, or creams for 48 hours.
Avoid sun, vigorous exercise, saunas, and hot tubs for 48 hours.

Days 3–7

Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+) daily starting 48 hours after treatment.
Peeling and flaking are normal. Keep skin hydrated and do not pick or scrub.
No retinol, AHAs, or BHAs for 5–7 days.

Helpful extras

Use Tylenol for any discomfort; avoid anti-inflammatories for one week (the inflammatory response is part of how the treatment works).
Drink at least 64 oz of water daily.
Sleep on a clean pillowcase for 3 days; wipe your phone and eyeglasses with alcohol daily for the first 3 days.
Redness usually subsides within 24–48 hours; results build over 4–6 weeks as collagen increases. Most clients need 3–6 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart.

Morpheus8 Burst RF Microneedling

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Before your appointment

Arrive with clean skin. No lotion, makeup, perfume, or powder on the treatment area.
Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other irritant topicals 2–3 days before your appointment.
Avoid tanning and sun exposure before treatment.

First 1–3 days after

Redness is normal and expected.
Mild to moderate swelling and a sunburn-like sensation are common and typically ease within a few days.

Days 2–7 after

Light crusting or peeling can occur depending on treatment intensity. Let it shed naturally; do not pick or scrub.
Treat your skin gently: cleanse without scrubbing and avoid any trauma to the treated area.

Ongoing care

Avoid direct sun exposure to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation.
Starting 24–48 hours after treatment, wear a zinc-oxide sunscreen SPF 30+ every day.
Best results build gradually. Most clients need a series of treatments spaced over several months.

HydraFacial & Hydradermabrasion

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First 24 hours

Avoid touching or picking at your skin.
Complete workouts before your appointment; postpone intense exercise until the next day.

Days 2–3

Keep your skincare routine simple. No retinol, salicylic acid, or exfoliating acids.
Skip exfoliating masks and additional treatments.
Limit sun exposure; wear sunscreen and protective accessories.

Days 4–7 and beyond

Wait at least one week before waxing or laser treatments on the face.
Consistent gentle care and daily SPF maintain your results and support long-term skin health.

Bollywood Glow Facial

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Your procedure

The treatment takes about 30 minutes.
You may feel a mild tingling or warm sensation during treatment.
Afterward, skin may look slightly red or feel mildly irritated — this settles quickly.

Aftercare

Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen for several days.
Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers.
Avoid harsh chemicals or exfoliants until skin has calmed.
For lasting, camera-ready results, ask about a series of 4–6 (every 2–4 weeks).

VI Peel

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Before your appointment

Stop exfoliating products 48 hours before your appointment.
Discontinue AHAs, BHAs, retinol, and self-tanning products 7 days prior.
No waxing or hair removal treatments for 14 days before.
Limit sun exposure and avoid UV tanning for 14 days prior to your appointment.

After your treatment

Avoid makeup for 24–48 hours.
Do not use AHAs, BHAs, or retinol for 14 days following treatment.
No waxing or hair removal for 14 days.
Avoid pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas for 14 days.
Skip tanning beds and self-tanner for 14 days.
Keep skin hydrated with a gentle moisturizer.
Apply a broad-spectrum SPF every day after your treatment.

Botox® & Xeomin® Wrinkle Relaxers

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Before your appointment

Discontinue anti-inflammatory medications and supplements (Advil, ibuprofen, Aleve, aspirin, Motrin, vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s Wort) for 14 days prior.
Begin Arnica Montana approximately 7 days before treatment to minimize bruising.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment.
Schedule injections at least 4 weeks before any major event.
Treatment cannot be performed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

After your treatment

Do not touch, rub, or massage treated areas for 24 hours.
No strenuous exercise for 4 hours (light walking is fine); skip yoga for 24 hours.
Remain upright. Do not recline for 4 hours after injections.
Avoid facials, massages, and exfoliating treatments for 24 hours.
Stay out of tanning beds, saunas, and steam rooms for 24 hours.
Apply a cold compress if bruising occurs.
Evaluate results at the 2-week mark. A follow-up visit is available at no charge.
Plan your next appointment around 90 days out to maintain results.

Sculptra® Collagen Biostimulator

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1 week before

Avoid ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, and aspirin, plus fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, garlic, and turmeric. These thin the blood and are the main reason people bruise.
Do not stop a prescribed blood thinner without talking to the doctor who prescribed it.
Oral or topical arnica, started a few days ahead, may help limit bruising.

2 to 3 days before

No alcohol for 24 to 48 hours before your visit.
No dental work for 2 weeks before or after. Tell us if you have a cleaning or procedure scheduled.

The day of your appointment

Arrive with a clean face — no makeup. Eat beforehand and drink plenty of water.
Tylenol is fine for discomfort. Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin.
Expect swelling and possibly bruising for several days. Do not schedule this within 2 weeks of an event.

Tell us before we treat you

Active acne, infection, a cold sore, or any open or inflamed skin at the injection site. We will reschedule rather than inject through it.
Keloid scarring, autoimmune or connective tissue disease, or any allergy to poly-L-lactic acid.
Any lump, nodule, or granuloma you have had after a previous filler.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or dental work, vaccines, or surgery planned within 2 weeks.

The first 24 hours

Swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising at the injection sites are normal and settle over several days.
The fullness you see today is swelling and fluid, not your result. It will go down before the collagen builds up.
Cool compresses 10 to 15 minutes at a time for the first few hours — never ice directly on skin. Sleep on your back with your head elevated the first night.
No makeup for 12 hours. No hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, steam, or hard exercise for 24 hours.

The next 5 days

Massage each treated area 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. This is the most important thing you do at home — it keeps the product even and helps prevent lumps.
No dental work, facials, microneedling, laser, or massage of the area for 2 weeks.
SPF 30+ daily. Go back to your usual skincare once the tenderness has settled.

How Sculptra works

Sculptra works by stimulating your own collagen, so nothing happens overnight. Results build over 6 to 12 weeks. Most patients need 2 to 3 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Call us right away if you have

Pain, warmth, spreading redness, drainage, or fever
A firm lump or bump that does not soften with massage
Skin that turns pale, dusky, or blotchy, or pain out of proportion to what you expect
Any change in your vision — call us immediately

Lumecca IPL Photofacial

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Before your appointment

Avoid tanning and self-tanner for 3–4 weeks prior. Tanned or sunburned skin cannot be treated safely.
Wear SPF 30+ any time you’re outdoors during daylight hours in the weeks leading up to your session.
Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other irritant topicals 2–3 days before your appointment.
If you take blood thinners, ask your prescribing provider before pausing them. Only stop if approved.
You may shave the treatment area beforehand; long or dark hair can absorb light and mark the skin.

After your treatment

Treated spots typically darken before flaking off over the following days. Let them shed on their own; do not pick or scrub.
Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily for 3 weeks after treatment.
Moisturizer is fine to use right away.
Makeup may be applied immediately after your session.

Picofy Pigment & Texture Laser

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Before your appointment

Avoid tanning and sun exposure; wear SPF 30+ outdoors in the weeks before treatment. Tanned or sunburned skin cannot be treated safely.
Ask about numbing cream if you’d like added comfort; most clients describe the sensation as a mild snap or tingle.

After your treatment

Downtime is minimal. Mild redness and slight swelling are common and typically resolve within a few hours to a couple of days.
Most clients return to normal activities right away.
Wear daily SPF to protect your results and help prevent new pigment from forming.

What to expect

Pigmentation and skin-rejuvenation goals typically take 2–4 sessions; acne scars 3–6 sessions; tattoo removal 6–10+ sessions depending on size, color, and depth.
Your provider builds a personalized treatment plan at your consultation.

Picofy Laser Tattoo Removal

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Before your appointment

Avoid tanning and sun exposure; wear SPF 30+ outdoors in the weeks before treatment. Tanned or sunburned skin cannot be treated safely.
Ask about numbing cream if you’d like added comfort; most clients describe the sensation as a mild snap or tingle.

After your treatment

Downtime is minimal. Mild redness and slight swelling are common and typically resolve within a few hours to a couple of days.
Most clients return to normal activities right away.
Wear daily SPF to protect your results and help prevent new pigment from forming.

What to expect

Pigmentation and skin-rejuvenation goals typically take 2–4 sessions; acne scars 3–6 sessions; tattoo removal 6–10+ sessions depending on size, color, and depth.
Your provider builds a personalized treatment plan at your consultation.

Fusion Laser Hair Removal

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Before your appointment

Shave the treatment area the day of or the day before your visit. Unshaved hair can absorb light and mark the skin.
Avoid tanning and prolonged sun exposure; wear sunscreen outdoors during daylight hours.
Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other irritant topicals 2–3 days before your appointment.
If you take blood thinners, ask your prescribing provider before pausing them. Only stop if approved.

After your treatment

Wear SPF 30+ daily for 3 weeks after treatment.
Avoid hot baths, massage, and friction on the treated area for 2 days.
Keep the area clean to prevent irritation or infection.
Makeup may be applied immediately after a facial treatment.

What to expect

Most clients need 4–10 sessions, spaced 4–8 weeks apart on the face or 6–12 weeks apart on the body.
Lighter or finer hair typically needs more sessions than coarse, dark hair.

When to call us

Contact us right away at 316-978-0287 if you experience excessive swelling, redness, or pain; any signs of infection; or an unusual skin reaction after any treatment.

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