Do NOT massage the treated area for 4 hours following treatment.

Do NOT lie down for 4 hours after treatment. This will prevent the neuromodulator from tracking into the orbit of your eye and causing drooping eyelids

Wait 2 weeks to receive facial, laser treatment or microdermabrasion.

It can take approximately 4 to 14 days for results to be seen. If the desired result is not seen after 2 weeks of your treatment you may need additional treatment.

Do NOT perform activities involving straining, heavy lifting, or vigorous exercise for 6 hours after treatment. This will keep the product in the injected area and not elsewhere.

Please follow-up with your provider 2 weeks after your procedure if needed. If you need multiple treatments, they can be done after 2 weeks. Please keep all follow up appointments.

Immediately after your treatment, there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness, and an itching sensation in the treated area. This is normal. If redness, swelling and itching continues after 2 weeks please contact our office. Swelling can last about a week and the injected area can look somewhat uneven, lumpy during this time and may take up to 4 weeks to settle.

If you experience sharp pain that continues to persist and/or blanching. Call or text our office immediately.

Avoid putting excessive pressure on the treatment area for 2 weeks

Avoid alcohol and smoking for 24hours post treatment.

Do not use AHA’s, retinol, Vitamin C, IPL, Chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after treatment.

Avoid strenuous activity for the remainder of the day post treatment.

Apply a cool compress for 10 mins every hour on the day as tolerated for swelling and pain.

Apply warm compress 48 hours after treatment if bruising occurs.

It is not recommended to apply make-up for 12 hours after treatment.

The treated area may feel lumpy for up to 4 weeks this can be normal, it can take several weeks for the gel to settle.

It is advisable to see your practitioner 4 weeks post treatment to review the results.

Your filler will gradually decrease and metabolize over time and can last from 4-18 months depending on the product chosen and where it is placed. To maintain optimal results, see your injector for a review appointment in 6-9 months.

Please follow-up with your provider 4 weeks after your procedure. If you need multiple procedures, they can be performed at providers discretion and follow up. Please keep all follow up appointments.

Massage treated areas for 5 minutes 5 times a day for 5 days to distribute solution and help prevent nodule formation

Expect swelling and tenderness for 48 – 72 hours. After swelling subsides, the treatment area may appear to look like no treatment is done.

You may apply cold/ice packs to treated areas for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling.

Arnica gel may be used to massage the areas to help reduce bruising and swelling

Normal activities may be resumed immediately following treatment.

Makeup may be applied 12 hours after treatment.

Schedule your next appointment for 6 weeks to determine if additional treatments are needed. Most patients require multiple treatments to get desired goal.

Results last up to 2 - 3 years after initial treatment.

For best results, we recommend 1 vial for each decade of life.

Treatments can be done 6 weeks apart.

Please keep all follow up appointments

If you experience any numbness around the area of injection for longer than 72 hours, call our office

If you experience difficulty swallowing, call our office

After your PCDC injections, it is normal to have some swelling, pinpoint bleeding and bruising in the treated area.

Recommend no strenuous exercise for 48 hours to reduce swelling and bruising.

Avoid facials, chemical peels, or laser treatments on the treated area for 14 days.

You can use makeup, moisturizers, and sunscreen the next day after your injections to cover up any bruising.

Arnica supplements can quickly help reduce the appearance of bruises.

For the first 2-3 days sleeping with your head propped up on 2-3 pillows can help minimize swelling under the chin area. Swelling should begin to improve after about 48 hours.

Pineapples help to minimize swelling.

The first few days after your treatment the treated area will be swollen, it will take weeks before the fat melt results with start to be noticeable. We recommend not over-evaluating results until completing your course of treatment.

It is normal to experience some pain and sensitivity in the area of the injection. Most patients find that Tylenol can help relieve this post-injection pain. Avoid NSAIDs such as Motrin and ibuprofen as these can make swelling and bruising worse.

For best results, we recommend follow up and repeat treatments in 4-6 weeks and a series of 3-5 treatments depending on your personalized care plan.

Please keep all follow up appointments

Gently wash the treated areas on the same day but do not rub or massage the face for 2 weeks.

Sleep on your back for 2 weeks and avoid any activity that will pull at the threads.

Some dimpling, bunching, and pulling of skin is normal and typically resolves in 2 weeks.

Do not open your mouth too wide for 3-4 weeks (avoid dental treatment for 2 weeks if possible)

A stinging or “pulling”, scratchy, sensation is normal and can last up to 5weeks. Take Tylenol 500 mg 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as directed. Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medication such as Naproxen or Ibuprofen, because inflammation is necessary to initiate the new collagen formation process. Ibuprofen and similar medications will suppress this process.

Avoid blood ‘thinning’ vitamins C, A E for 7 days.

Avoid temperature extremes such as sauna or very cold climate for 10 days.

Avoid physical exercise for 7 days post procedure.

Avoid having Radio Frequency (RF) or any heat producing device (laser, IPL, etc.) treatments of the thread treated areas for at least 10 weeks.

Possible complications may include Infection, swelling, bruising, foreign body reaction in epidermis (granuloma) and protrusion. Extremely rare, temporary facial nerve fall out may occur due to local anesthetic, swelling, hematoma or pressure of the cannula or thread on the nerve.

Your practitioner MUST be informed immediately if facial nerve fall out is experienced and if your practitioner can’t be reached then go immediately to the Emergency Department.

Please follow-up with your provider 2 weeks after your procedure. If you need multiple procedures, they can be performed at providers discretion and follow up.

Please keep all follow up appointments

Swelling and bruising is normal.

Firmly massage the area a few times a day for one week.

Beginning immediately post-injections, ice the area(s) for 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off, as much as possible for the first 24 hours.

Avoid exercising until swelling/bruising has healed to avoid increasing circulation and prolonging the healing process.

Avoid makeup until the day after the procedure.

Avoid tanning or prolonged exposure to sunlight until swelling/bruising has subsided as this can cause hyperpigmentation.

Multiple treatments may be required for desired results.

We recommend following up with our provider in 1 week. Please keep all follow up appointments

Wash the treated areas with gentle cleansers.

Don’t wash your scalp with regular shampoo and conditioner for at least 48 hours. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner.

Wear a hat and avoid excessive/direct sun exposure for 7 days

Do not exercise or participate in strenuous activity or go swimming for at least 72 hours post-treatment. Sweating can promote bacterial growth.

For best results a series of 6 treatments are recommended.

If you want recommended treatments, this can be done 4 weeks apart.

Please keep all follow up appointments if one was made.

Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen Motrin or Advil for 1 week. Take Tylenol for discomfort.

DO NOT ice face or use arnica or bromelain. These agents may interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.

Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for 2 weeks.

After 24 hours, always use a full spectrum sunscreen SPF30 or above, mineral based is recommended. When exposed to the sun, wear a hat and apply sunscreen every 2 hours.

DAY 1-3

If you purchase a Post-Care kit from Vital Aesthetics, follow instructions provided in the kit.

A sunburn -like effect is normal. The skin will feel tight, dry, sensitive to touch.

Treat skin gently washing with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using hands only and pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after treatment. Redness or sensitivity might well be present. Some small bruising is common with PRF injections and may last up to 5-7 days and swelling can last 2-4 days depending on how aggressive of a treatment you received.

Avoid strenuous exercises that cause sweating, jacuzzi, sauna or steam baths for 48 hours due to open pores.

May only use Mineral makeup after 24 hours

Sleep on your back with head of bed elevated to minimize swelling or pain as needed

DAY 2-7

Peeling may start 3-5 days after treatment. You will notice skin dryness and flaking. This is due to an increased turnover of skin cells. Do not pick, scratch, or scrub at treated skin! Allow old skin to flake off naturally and keep moisturized AT ALL TIMES with Hyaluronic Acid serum for extra dry skin every 2 hours if needed.

DAY 5-7

You may restart your regular skin care products and Retin-A once your skin is no longer irritated.

Many patients have noticed continued skin improvement for months following the last treatment.For best results, we recommend follow up and repeat treatments in 4-6 weeks and a series of 3-5 treatments depending on your personalized care plan.

If you want recommended treatments, this can be done 4 weeks apart. Please keep all follow up appointments.

A certain degree of discomfort, redness, and/or irritation during and after treatment is expected. If any discomfort or irritation persists more than 24-hours, please notify the treatment facility.

Tiny scabs (of less than 1 mm in diameter) may form 24-72 hours post treatment and may remain for several days. The scabs should not be touched or scratched (even if they itch) and should be allowed to shed naturally.

During the first two (2) days following treatment, care should be taken to prevent trauma to the treated site: avoid hot baths, massage, irritating skin care products or exfoliants, etc. The skin should be kept clean to avoid contamination or infection; any mechanical or thermal damage to the area must be avoided.

For burning sensation, spritz the treatment area with a diluted vinegar solution (1 tsp white vinegar per 8 ounces water)

It is important to keep your skin moisturized after the treatment.

You may have mild swelling for 1-3 days after your treatment. Patients may apply an icepack (NOT direct ice) to the irritated area for 1-2 days in approximately 15- minute sessions 3-4 times per day.

Redness for 1-3 days is common. After 12-hours post procedure, the patient may apply a hydrocortisone cream 3-4 times per day to reduce redness.

Makeup can be applied 24 hours after treatment.

Avoid prolonged sun exposure or use of tanning bed for at least two weeks after the treatment, as the skin that was treated will be more sensitive to the sun after your Sublative treatment.

Use a minimum of SPF 30 daily to protect your skin after your treatment