Sculptra Pre and Post Care Instructions
Sculptra Pre and Post Care Instructions
Sculptra Pre and Post Care Instructions
Sculptra Pre and Post Care Instructions
PRE CARE
- If okayed by your healthcare provider, do not take any blood thinning medications such as ibuprofen, Advil, Vitamin E, Fish oil, Excedrin, Aleve, etc. for at least two weeks prior to your treatment.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine at least three days prior to your appointment. This will help diminish the bleeding, bruising, and swelling during and after your injections, which will result in making the overall procedure and recovery more comfortable for you.
- Stay hydrated and avoid coming in on an empty stomach. This will also help provide comfort during your appointments.
- You may use Arnica tablets 2-3 days prior to injections, to reduce the risk of bruising.
- If you desire numbing prior to your injections, please arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment.
- Any antibiotics taken need to be completely finished two weeks prior to injection appointments.
- Separate any dental visit out two weeks before/after any injection appointment.
POST CARE
- 5-5-5 RULE: massage the treated area for 5 minute increments, 5 times per day, for the next 5 days.
- Avoid exercise for 48 hours.
- If okayed by your healthcare provider, avoid taking any blood thinning medications (listed above) for at least 24 hours after treatment. If tender you can take Tylenol.
- Ice the area as needed to help with any potential bruising and swelling.
- Take an herbal supplement called Arnica Montana which also helps with bruising and swelling.
- Stay well hydrated.
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
- Watch skin for any unusual discoloration or bruising. Alert your provider at LIIV Medical & Aesthetics immediately if anything of concern is detected.
- Avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours.
- Sleep with your head elevated for the next 3 nights.
- Do not massage your face too aggressively.
- If okayed by your healthcare provider, take an allergy pill for the next few days to help decrease inflammation.
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Feel free to reach out and ask us anything!
LIIV Medical & Aesthetics is a proud supporter of the community.
LIIV Medical & Aesthetics is a proud supporter of the community.
Get in touch
Feel free to reach out and ask us anything!
LIIV Medical & Aesthetics is a proud supporter of the community.
LIIV Medical & Aesthetics is a proud supporter of the community.
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