Aftercare

• ‘Botox’ injections take 2-3 weeks to fully “kick in.” We can see you back within that time frame to make any necessary adjustments.

• It is normal to experience mild bruising, eyelid swelling, and under-eye swelling.

• Please stay upright for at least 4 hours after your injections.

• You may gently use a clean ice pack in 15-minute intervals, if necessary, for pain/swelling for the first 24 hours.

• Please avoid any vigorous facial massage, especially in between your eyebrows. 

• It is okay to wash your face and complete your skincare routine, just be gentle.

• It is normal to feel slightly "tight" or "heavy" around 2-3 weeks, when the treatment is at its peak.

• No exercise, make-up, or hot baths/saunas for 24 hours after your procedure.

• No hats or pressure on the injection point(s) for the remainder of the day.

• Please avoid any further facial treatments or massages for two weeks following your injections.

If you notice any of the following emergency signs, please call or text (716) 218-0010 immediately: Intense pain that does not go away, skin that looks white, or an area of mottled red or purple skin that seems to be worsening and becoming more painful.

• Absolutely no travel until at least 48 hours after dermal filler injection.

• Absolutely no dental work for three weeks after injections.

• Swelling, bruising, and mild tenderness are normal (especially in the lips). This peaks around day 2-3 but can persist for a few weeks.

• You may gently use a clean ice pack in 15-minute intervals, if necessary, for pain/swelling for the first 24 hours.

• No exercise for 48 hours after your procedure.

• Sleep on your back as much as possible.

• No makeup for 48 hours after your procedure.

• No facials or massages for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• Dermal fillers take about 4-6 weeks to completely ‘settle.’

Lips: All of the above, plus:

• If your lips were injected, avoid straws.

• Let your lips settle and heal for about 5-7 days, once the bulk of the swelling and tenderness has gone down.

• If, when you smile big (so your lips are stretched), you see any little bumps, you may gently massage the bump or even scratch it with a clean nail. Only rub the area with the bump; do not vigorously massage the entire lip.

Please call or text with any questions.

If you notice any of the following emergency signs, please call or text (716) 218-0010 immediately: Intense pain that does not go away, skin that looks white, or an area of mottled red or purple skin that seems to be worsening and becoming more painful.

• Absolutely no travel until at least 48 hours after dermal filler injection.

• Absolutely no dental work for three weeks after injections.

• Swelling, bruising, and mild tenderness are normal (especially in the lips). This peaks around day 2-3 but can persist for a few weeks.

• You may gently use a clean ice pack in 15-minute intervals, if necessary, for pain/swelling for the first 24 hours.

• No exercise for 48 hours after your procedure.

• Sleep on your back as much as possible.

• No makeup for 48 hours after your procedure.

• No facials or massages for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• If your lips were injected, avoid straws.

• Let your lips settle and heal for about 5-7 days, once the bulk of the swelling and tenderness has gone down.

• If, when you smile big (so your lips are stretched), you see any little bumps, you may gently massage the bump or even scratch it with a clean nail. Only rub the area with the bump; do not vigorously massage the entire lip.

• Dermal fillers take about 4-6 weeks to completely ‘settle.’

If you notice any of the following emergency signs, please call or text (716) 218-0010 immediately: Intense pain that does not go away, skin that looks white, or an area of mottled red or purple skin that seems to be worsening and becoming more painful. 

• It is normal for bruising, swelling, and mild tenderness. This may persist for up to ten days to two weeks post-procedure.

• Swelling is part of this particular healing process and treatment. Please ‘ride out’ the swelling and try not to suppress it with icing.

• If you are experiencing discomfort, you may take Tylenol.

• Avoid all NSAIDs (Alleve, Motrin, Ibuprofen), Claritin/Zyrtec, and steroids (Prednisone and Solu-medrol) unless absolutely medically necessary.

• No exercise or alcohol for 24-48 hours after your procedure.

• No other facial treatments for two weeks after your procedure.

• DO NOT SMOKE, and avoid secondhand smoke exposure.

If you notice any of the following emergency signs, please call or text (716) 218-0010 immediately: Intense pain that does not go away, skin that looks white, or an area of red/purple mottled skin that seems to be getting worse. 

• It is normal for bruising, swelling, and mild tenderness. This may persist for up to ten days to two weeks post-procedure.

• Please massage your face for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. 

• Absolutely no travel until at least 48 hours after injection.

• Swelling and bruising are normal. This peaks around day 2-3 but can persist for a few weeks.

• You may gently use a clean ice pack in 15-minute intervals, if necessary, for pain/swelling for the first 24 hours.

• No exercise for 48 hours after your procedure.

• Sleep on your back as much as possible.

• No makeup for 24 hours after your procedure.

• Avoid dental work for three weeks after your injections.

• It is normal to have mild redness (erythema) that will subside throughout the day and should be almost gone by 48-72 hours.

• If your skin feels "tight" or swollen after the procedure, this is normal.

• Mild peeling and a rough skin texture are normal around days 3-5.

• Avoid washing your face for 4-6 hours post-treatment. Use lukewarm water only.

• For the first 24 hours, use only the post-care face mask and skin fuse gel.

• Avoid wearing makeup for at least 48 hours after the procedure.

• Avoid sun exposure immediately after the procedure and for at least two weeks post. Wear SPF 30 or higher every day.

• Avoid exfoliating skincare products (retinol, glycolic acid, etc.) for at least a few days post-procedure.

• Avoid all highly fragranced skincare products and soaps.

• No exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• No swimming pools, saunas, or steam rooms for at least 24 hours, and until all irritation has subsided.

• No laser treatments for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• No chemical peels or facials for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• For best results, microneedling is recommended every 4-6 weeks for 3-6 treatments total.

• You should see results within 3-7 days post-treatment.

• It is normal to have mild redness (erythema) that will subside throughout the day.

• If your skin feels "tight" or swollen after the procedure, this is normal.

• Avoid washing your face for 4-6 hours post-treatment.

• No makeup for 24 hours.

• Avoid sun exposure immediately after the procedure. Wear SPF 30 or higher every day.

• Avoid exfoliating skincare products the day of your procedure (retinol, glycolic acid, etc.)

• You may resume your skincare routine as normal within 1-2 days after your procedure.

• No exercise for 24 hours after your procedure.

• No swimming pools, saunas, or steam rooms for at least 24 hours, and until all irritation has subsided.

• No laser treatments for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• No chemical peels or facials for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• No microneedling for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• No tanning or tanning beds for 2 weeks after your procedure.

• For best results, maintenance treatments are recommended every 3-4 months.