post-care instructions
Tox (Xeomin)
“Mosquito bite” bumps from the various injection points will fade and decrease in redness over the next few hours. This is due to the localized trauma from the injections
4-6 hours: no laying flat on your back (napping/sleeping flat), no laying face down (massages, sleeping on your belly), no tight rimmed hats/headbands that apply pressure to the treated areas
24 hours: no excessive exercise/sauna/hot tub, alcohol (to avoid the appearance of bruising)
Your final results will have kicked in and settled within a few days to 2 weeks
Some clients will need a touch up, but no sooner than 2 weeks
Please contact me with any questions/concerns at 847-893-0733
filler
Discomfort, swelling, bruising: to be expected the first 2-3 days, the greatest swelling the first 24 hours, then slowly tapering off. If bruising develops, it may take up to 1 week to resolve
Try sleeping with your head of bed elevated on a few pillows when sleeping at night to help decrease swelling. Swelling is always more prominent in the mornings upon waking up
You may try Tylenol/acetaminophen for any discomfort
Avoid Motrin, ibuprofen, aspirin, or aleve which can make you bruise more
For swelling, try gently icing the treated area (hover an ice pack a few centimeters above the skin) every few hours for 5 minutes at a time
Any lumps, bumps, unevenness will smooth out over the upcoming weeks
24 hours:
NO makeup
NO alcohol (to avoid the appearance of bruising)
NO excessive exercise/sauna/hot tub
Results: in 3-4 weeks your filler results will have settled, and swelling and bruising will have resolved
Follow up: I typically. have my clients send me a photo of the treated area the first few days after a treatment to ensure things are healing appropriately
Natural lighting works best
Selfies work great, or you can ask someone to take your photo
REMEMBER to send me a photo 3-4 weeks after your initial treatment so we can discuss your results. My goal is to ensure you are satisfied and happy with your results!
EXCESSIVE PAIN/BRUISING
Please contact me with any EXCESSIVE PAIN OR BRUISING that develops at any time. Especially anything that develops in an area that was not injected
Your safety is my priority! 847-893-0733
chemical peels
BIO RE PEEL
Apply your daily post treatment serum that was provided at your treatment for the first few days, as well as your daily SPF 30 (minimum)
Makeup: you may apply your makeup after the peel is complete (if you also received Tox in the same treatment, makeup may be applied the following day)
7 days: NO active products that may irritate your skin
retinol, tretinoin (Retin-A). benzoyl peroxide
exfoliants (alpha/beta hydroxyacid, lactic acid, glycolic acid)
14 days
NO facial treatments (facials, dermabrasions)
NO waxing
Send me a selfie!
VI PEEL
Refer to your VI Peel handout and app that was provided during your visit for specific after care instructions
Peeling: anticipate peeling on days 3-7, slight variations are anticipated. Do NOT pick at peeling areas!
Apply your daily SPF
14 days: send me a selfie!