Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid use of alcohol, anti-inflammatory medication (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, etc.), garlic, Vitamin E, and St. John’s Wort for 24 hours prior to treatment. These substances can increase the risk for worsened bruising.
- Drink water before your treatment to decrease the risk of headaches.
After Your Treatment:
- Do not wear tight hats/headbands or apply pressure to the area for 24 hours after treatment.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, or any activity that can cause you to sweat in the treated area for 24 -48 hours after treatment.
- Avoid bouncing up and down motions, like horseback riding and running for 24 -48 hours after treatment.
- Drink 2 liters of water the day of and the day after treatment to help prevent the side effect of headache.
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid use of alcohol, anti-inflammatory medication (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, etc.), garlic, Vitamin E, and St. John’s Wort. These substances can increase the risk for worsened bruising.
- Start taking Arnica 2 days prior to procedure to help prevent bruising.
- If you suffer from facial cold sores, you should premedicate with anti-viral medication from your doctor. If you need a prescription, please advise us and we can provide one.
After Your Treatment:
- It will take at least 2 weeks for the treated area to settle. Be aware that swelling, bruising, unevenness, and lumps/bumps are common during the first 2 weeks.
- Continue to take Arnica tablets to help bruising and swelling resolve more quickly. You can also apply topical Arnica or Elle & Evie Aftercare Balm to the area.
- Gently apply ice to the treated area for the first 48 hours and then change to warm if needed for swelling.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, tanning beds, or any heat for 48 hours to avoid worsened swelling and infection.
- Resist temptation to push on areas of swelling or bumps, doing so may move the filler. After 2 weeks your provider will evaluate if any swelling or bumps persist.
Changes in skin color looking dusky or pale accompanied by intense pain is an emergency. Please call our provider’s emergency line at 586 651-2155 and be prepared to text photos.
Before Your Treatment:
- If you are taking Accutane or any dermatologic medication please check with your Dermatologist before starting laser hair removal.
- Avoid waxing, plucking, tweezing, or threading in the desired treatment area for 4 weeks prior to appt.
- Avoid exposure to the sun, other laser treatments, or chemical peels in the desired treatment area for 2 weeks prior to appt. Tan skin is at risk for burns.
- Be aware that retinols/retinoids, salicylic acid washes, and hydroquinone can cause increased sensitivity to laser hair removal treatments, please discontinue 7 days prior to your appt.
- Please arrive at your appt clean shaven in the area of treatment.
- We cannot treat over tattooed areas. This can remove some of the pigment/ink from your tattoo.
After Your Treatment:
- Avoid all sun exposure for 2 weeks to prevent burns in the treated area, the sun on top of lasered skin will burn you. Unprotected sun exposure after 2 weeks can result in hyperpigmentation.
- Redness, swelling, and itching can be expected for a few days after treatment. Topical Arnica or cortisone cream can be applied to relieve this.
- Keep the skin cool. Avoid heated seats, tight clothing, saunas, and hot tubs for three days after treatment.
Before Your Treatment:
- If you are taking Accutane or any dermatologic medication please check with your Dermatologist before starting laser hair removal.
- Avoid waxing, plucking, tweezing, or threading in the desired treatment area for 3 weeks prior to appt.
- Avoid exposure to the sun, other laser treatments, or chemical peels in the desired treatment area for 2 weeks prior to appt. Tan skin is at risk for burns.
- Be aware that retinols/retinoids, salicylic acid washes, and hydroquinone can cause increased sensitivity to laser hair removal treatments, please discontinue 7 days prior to your appt.
- Please arrive at your appt clean shaven in the area of treatment.
- We cannot treat over tattooed areas. This can remove some of the pigment/ink from your tattoo.
- If you suffer from facial cold sores, you should premedicate with anti-viral medication from your doctor. If you need a prescription, please advise us and we can provide one.
After Your Treatment:
- Avoid all sun exposure for 2 weeks to prevent burns in the treated area, the sun on top of treated skin will burn you. Unprotected sun exposure after 2 weeks can result in hyperpigmentation.
- Redness, swelling, and itching can be expected for a few days after treatment. Topical Arnica or cortisone cream can be applied to relieve this.
- Keep the skin cool. Avoid heated seats, tight clothing, saunas, and hot tubs for three days after treatment.
- Follow the skin care routine your provider recommended.
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure 2 weeks prior to treatment. Avoid any chemical peels or other laser treatments to the area for 2 weeks prior.
- Stop use of retinol/retinoids 7 days prior to appt.
- If you are taking Accutane, or any dermatologic medication, please check with your Dermatologist before having laser skin resurfacing.
- If you suffer from facial cold sores, you should premedicate with anti-viral medication from your doctor. If you need a prescription, please advise us and we can provide one.
After Your Treatment:
- After treatment, you may feel “flushed” and your skin may look similar to a sunburn. This is normal and will subside in a few hours. Sitting in front of a fan, applying a medical grade moisturizer, and sitting in an air-conditioned area will help alleviate this.
- After the procedure, keep your face clean. Please wash gently with an unscented gentle cleanser.
- Your face may feel rough to touch (we describe it as “sandpaper-ish).” Please continuously apply moisturizer for 3 days after your laser treatment for Lutronic. After 72 hours, you can use a mild exfoliator to loosen up the rough tissue if needed. DO NOT SCRUB HARD. Just use your fingers to massage exfoliating product into the skin.
- Do not start using retinol until 7 days after treatment.
- Keep the skin cool. Avoid sun exposure, heated seats, tight clothing, saunas, and hot tubs for 7 days after treatment.
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure, chemical peels, or any other laser treatments for 2 weeks after treatment.
- No smoking for at least 7 days
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure to the scalp 1 week prior to treatment.
- Arrive to your appt with clean and dry hair.
After Your Treatment:
- After leaving your appt, please do not get hair wet for 24 hours. This means no sweating, swimming, or showering. This allows the product to fully permeate the scalp.
- Do not wear a hat or headband until the hair completely dries.
- Avoid direct sun exposure to the area for 1 week after treatment.
- After treatment, you may notice hairs are in the telogen phase. This means the hairs may shed initially after laser treatment. This does not always happen, but do not be alarmed if it does.
- No smoking for at least 7 days
You may not notice results until after the 3rd or 4th treatment. This is normal due to the life cycle of the hair follicles.
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to treatment.
- Stop use of retinols/retinoids for 3 days prior to treatment.
- If you are taking Accutane, or any dermatologic medication, please check with your Dermatologist before having laser skin resurfacing.
- Do not have chemical peels or any laser treatments in the area for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- If you suffer from facial cold sores, you should premedicate with anti-viral medication from your doctor. If you need a prescription, please advise us and we can provide one.
After Your Treatment:
- This laser is ablative, which means it can be very aggressive. Swelling, redness, mild discomfort, scabbing, and peeling can occur after treatment. If swelling is a concern, please let Front Door staff know and we will provide a prescription. It can take up to 10-14 days for all scabbing and peeling to subside.
- Do not pick at scabs or peel off any skin, allow your body to heal and shed on its own! This can cause permanent scarring.
- Do not apply anything to the skin the day of your treatment. The next day, gently cleanse the skin with unscented cleanser. Be sure to pat the area dry. You can then apply a non-scented moisturizer to the area as needed.
- Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks after the procedure.
- No smoking for at least 7 days
Before Your Treatment:
- Please make sure pubic area is cleanly shaven.
- Please make sure you are not menstruating at the time of treatment.
- If you have an infection in the area, please let Front Door staff know (this includes a history of genital cold sores). Our PA will call in a prescription for you and make sure this is addressed prior to treatment.
- Avoid any penetrative sex/masturbation for 3 days prior to treatment.
- Avoid use of tampons/menstrual cups 3 days prior to treatment.
- We require proof of an up-to-date normal PAP smear done within the past year to receive this treatment. If you have had an abnormal PAP smear in the past year, we will not be able to treat you!
After Your Treatment:
- Avoid any penetrative sex/masturbation for 3 days after treatment.
- Avoid use of tampons/menstrual cups 3 days after treatment.
- Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, or baths for 3 days after treatment.
- Some mild pain/discomfort is normal after treatment. You can take over-the-counter pain medication if this occurs.
- Pink spotting or discharge can occur 3 – 4 days after treatment, this will resolve on its own.
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure 1 week prior to appt.
- Avoid chemical peels or other laser treatments 2 week prior to treatment.
- Stop use of retinol/retinoids 3 days prior to treatment.
- If you are taking Accutane, or any dermatologic medication, please check with your Dermatologist before having laser skin resurfacing.
- If you suffer from facial cold sores, you should premedicate with anti-viral medication from your doctor. If you need a prescription, please advise us and we can provide one.
After Your Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure 1 week after treatment.
- Keep the area clean after treatment. Wash area with non-scented cleanser and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Do not apply moisturizer, sunscreen, makeup, etc. to the area until the day after treatment.
- Redness, tenderness, mild swelling, and some bleeding can occur during and after treatment. This is normal and can be treated with cold compresses, a nondrowsy antihistamine, and over-the-counter pain medication.
- You are able to restart use of retinol/retinoid 3 days after treatment.
- No smoking for at least 7 days
Before Your Treatment:
- If you have hair in the treatment area, please shave the area before arriving for the treatment.
- Make sure you are well hydrated and have eaten (this helps prevent lightheadedness).
- Avoid use of alcohol, NSAIDs (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, etc.), garlic, Vitamin E, and St. John’s Wort for 24 hours prior to treatment. These substances can increase risk for worsened bruising. Start taking Arnica 2 days prior to the procedure to help reduce bruising.
- Schedule your treatments 2-4 weeks before any events.
After Your Treatment:
- Swelling, itching, redness, and mild pain/discomfort in the treated area are normal. Apply ice packs to treated areas to help decrease swelling. Taking over-the-counter pain medication and nondrowsy antihistamines can also help alleviate these symptoms.
- Avoid strenuous exercise 48 hours after treatment.
- Avoid extreme heat for 48 hours post treatment.
- If you are treated in your cheek/jaw/neck area, sleep propped up on an extra pillow to help prevent worsened swelling.
- Some patients prefer compression/tight fitting clothing in the treatment areas, others prefer loose fitting clothing. Do whatever makes you feel most comfortable!
Before Your Treatment:
- Wear comfortable clothing to your appt. Please wear clothing that can get messy, as the CoolSculpting procedure requires a gel that can get onto your clothing.
- Make sure you are hydrated and eat before your treatment!
- Do not wear any lotion/products on the area that is going to be treated.
- Bring your phone, tablet, book, or some form of entertainment!
After Your Treatment:
- You are able to return to day-to-day activities immediately!
- Swelling, numbness, tingling, tenderness, redness, bruising, cramping, diarrhea, aching, and/or soreness can occur over the next 2 weeks. This will resolve on it’s own! You can take over-the-counter pain medication to help with any discomfort.
- Do not apply heating pads or ice to the treated area for 24 hours post procedure.
- Results are not immediate! Results take 30-90 days to appear!
- Remember you can still gain weight after CoolSculpting! Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise will ensure that your results are long lasting!
Before Your Treatment:
- Make sure you are well hydrated! We recommend drinking 2 liters of water per day, starting 2 days prior to your appt.
- Be aware each treatment will be 5-10 days apart! Make sure to schedule ahead and schedule accordingly!
- We try to avoid treatment if you are on your menstrual cycle, due to increased risk of cramping and heavier bleeding. However, we understand this is tricky based on treatment schedule.
After Your Treatment:
- This treatment can cause early arrival of menstrual cycle, and cause menstrual cramps to be more intense. In some patients, it can cause menstrual bleeding to become heavier.
- EmSculpt Neo can cause increased motility of the digestive tract. Some patients experience increased frequency in bowel movements.
- Remember you can still gain weight after EmSculpt Neo! Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise will ensure that your results are long lasting! We recommend “maintenance” treatments to enhance and keep your incredible results!
- Cramping, soreness, and redness after treatment are normal and will subside on their own.
- In extremely rare circumstances, a hard nodule in the treatment area may occur. If this occurs, please contact your provider.
Before Your Treatment:
- No retinol/retinoids, salicylic acid, or hydroxy acid products for 72 hours prior to treatment.
- If you are taking Accutane, or any dermatologic medication, please check with your Dermatologist before having a chemical peel.
- Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to chemical peels.
- Avoid exfoliating the skin for 3 days prior to treatment.
After Your Treatment:
- Avoid sun exposure for 1 week after chemical peel. Continue to use sunscreen after.
- Do not exfoliate for at least 3 days after chemical peel.
- Do not pick or peel the skin. Let your body heal and shed on its own.
- Be sure to drink lots of water, and moisturize the skin twice a day until peeling has subsided.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, steam rooms, and hot environments for 3 days post treatment.
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid use of alcohol, NSAIDs (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, etc.), garlic, Vitamin E, and St. John’s Wort for 24 hours prior to treatment. These substances can increase the risk for worsened bruising. Start taking Arnica 2 days prior to the procedure to help reduce bruising.
- Patients should have pubic hair around the vaginal opening shaved or trimmed short.
- Please schedule your appointment around your menstrual cycle.
- If you have an active infection in the area, please reschedule your appt until your infection has resolved.
- If you have a history of genital herpes, pre-antiviral medication is required. If you need a prescription, please notify the office at least 3 days prior.
- If you have a history of active genital warts, this procedure is NOT recommended for you!
After Your Treatment:
- Some spotting can occur for the first 24 hours. We provide a panty liner for your ride home.
- We require you to drink 2 liters of water post procedure to ensure you can urinate within 4 hours. If you are unable to urinate after 4 hours and 2 liters of fluid, call your provider immediately for treatment (586) 651-2155
- Keep the treated area clean; and avoid baths, swimming pools, saunas, douche cleansing, or hot tubs for 3 days after procedure.
- It is best to refrain from sexual intercourse for 24 hours post procedure.
Treatment can be repeated as needed! For most individuals, it will last 6 – 12 months!
If you have increased libido or are easily aroused this is normal. Some people just doing something nice for themselves is arousing enough!
Before Your Treatment:
- Avoid use of alcohol, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Aleve, etc.), garlic, Vitamin E, and St. John’s Wort for 24 hours prior to treatment. These substances can increase the risk for worsened bruising. Start taking Arnica 2 days prior to the procedure to help reduce bruising.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing that is nonrestrictive.
- If you have an active infection in the area, please reschedule your appt until your infection has resolved.
- If you have a history of genital herpes, pre-antiviral medication is required. If you need a prescription, please notify the office at least 3 days prior.
- If you have a history of active genital warts, this procedure is NOT recommended for you!
- If you have had urologic or penile surgeries prior to treatment, medical clearance may be required.
- Think about your favorite color bandage! We have a large variety of fun colors to wrap your package!
After Your Treatment:
- Treated area will be wrapped in gauze and a nonstick bandage to provide support. You can pick your color of bandage!
- Keep the treated area clean; and avoid baths, swimming pools, saunas, or hot tubs for 7 days after procedure.
- It is imperative to refrain from sexual activity for a minimum of 1 week. At your 1 week recheck, the provider will decide when you are able to resume sexual activity. Tenderness and swelling can occur in the area, this is normal! It is recommended to take Tylenol as needed for tenderness, and apply cool compresses over the wrap for any swelling. DO NOT APPLY ICE DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN!
If you have increased erection activity and increased libido, this is normal!
Before Your Treatment:
- If you have open sores/lesions, severe or cystic acne, active herpes/cold sores in the treatment area, history of impaired wound healing, keloid scarring, or Bell’s Palsy, please contact the office prior to your appointment!
- Stop any medications that could possibly thin your blood 2 days prior to treatment. If this is a prescribed medication do not stop without speaking with your physician! Some over the counter medications that can cause bruising include aspirin, fish oils, ginseng, etc.
- It is recommended that patients take Tylenol or acetaminophen prior to treatment. We also recommend taking Arnica Montana to help prevent bruising in the treatment area.
- Avoid sun exposure 7 days prior to treatment.
- Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing to your appointment.
- Expect to have your photo taken, as we take “before” photos for all cosmetic procedures.
After Your Treatment:
- The best Part about Ulthera is there really is no “downtime!” You can go about your daily activities and apply makeup immediately after.
- Please avoid sunlight for 14 days after treatment. We do recommend quality sun protection if you plan on going outside! Skin can possibly become more sensitive to sunlight.
- Temporary swelling, tenderness, bruising, welts/hives, pinpoint dots, redness, or tingling may occur after treatment and last for a week or two! We recommend ice and Tylenol to help alleviate this. Aspercreme can also be applied to the area to alleviate these symptoms! If any symptom persists longer than expected without improvement, please contact the office.
- Some patients experience toothaches for several days following treatment, taking the 800 mg pain reliever before your appointment will help avoid this.
- If your forehead area is treated, headache, stinging, and hair pulling sensation in the scalp can occur. This usually resolves in less than 24 hours, but can take up to a week to fully resolve.
- Irritation of sensory or motor nerves is uncommon, but can happen. This is characterized by patches of decreased sensation/motion and weakness of facial muscles. This is temporary and will resolve within 3 weeks.
- If skin appears broken or blistered, while rare, can occur and you should call us for care. Normally if blisters occur it happens at the office but if you expose the skin to the sun it can happen later.
- There are 2 phases of correction with Ultherapy. The first stage is collagen contracture, which occurs during the procedure. You may notice a subtle improvement in your appearance within a few days. The more impressive correction stage is from collagen stimulation and takes more time. Your body will respond to the pin point thermal injuries placed deep in the tissue by creating new collagen fibers. This stage can take up to several months, with final results taking up to 6 months! These new collagen fibers can last up to 5 years! However, small touch ups are recommended to be performed every 4-12 months or large full treatments are recommended every 1.5-2 years depending on the individual!
