patient care

Pre + Post care instructions

  • For best results

    • Avoid consuming alcohol before and immediately after your treatment

    • Avoid Blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or supplements 1 week before your treatment


    Post-treatment care

    • Reduce facial expressions for up to 48 hours

    • Avoid rubbing or massaging the area

    • Keep head elevated while sleeping the day/night after the treatment

    • Avoid working out for 24 hours
      Do not get a facial or do any facials/ facial manipulation for 2 weeks


    If you are experiencing complications please email us at info@vafamd.com and we will respond ASAP

  • morpheus8 & lutronic ultra:


    • We highly recommend ensuring you have at least 1-2 days set aside for your recovery.

    • The treated areas will look red/“sun burnt” - this is a normal anticipated reaction to treatment. This usually resolves within 24-48 hours post treatment. 

    • You may experience some minor swelling, particularly around the eyes. 

    • You will likely go through a “sand paper-y” period of healing where your skin will feel rough to the touch & some minor shedding/flaking may occur. This typically resolves in about 1 week for the face & up to 2 weeks for the neck/body. 


    vascular/pigmentation:


    • The treated areas will go through a red/swollen stage that typically lasts 2-7 days on average. Most people will start to see their results within 1-2 weeks post treatment. 

    • You may potentially experience some scabbing/blistering during your recovery stage. This is a normal reaction however it may not happen to everyone. 


    what to avoid post treatment:


    • Avoid excessive heat/friction to the treated areas for 48 hours. Ie; No working out, hot showers, pools, saunas, etc. **You can shower however please be mindful of the temperature of the water. 

    • Avoid makeup application to treated areas if applicable for 5-7 days. **Excludes Laser Pigment, Laser Vein & Laser Hair Removal

    • No sun exposure on the treated areas for at least 2 weeks.

    • Avoid retinol/tretinoin/hydroquinone use as well as AHA/BHA’s (Salicylic, glycolic, lactic acids, etc) to the treated areas for a minimum of 1 week OR until your skin is clear of visible signs of healing. 

    • Avoid any hair coloring/bleaching for a minimum of 1 week after your service if the face/neck was treated **Applicable for Morpheus8, Lutronic Ultra, VI Peel & Keralase 


  • 2 weeks before:

    • No sun exposure where you’re actively tanning or burn 

    • No self tanner/spray tan use

    • Discontinue any antibiotics/photosensitizing medication use. Always consult with your Primary Care Provider prior to discontinuing any medication use. 


    3-5 days before:

    • Discontinue any retinol/tretinoin/hydroquinone use to the treatment area(s)

    • Discontinue any AHA/BHA’s to the treatment area(s) (Salicylic, glycolic, lactic acids, etc) 

    • Avoid hair coloring/bleaching appointments as the chemicals can temporarily sensitize the skin


    Day of treatment recommendations:

    • Please arrive in comfortable clothes that you don’t mind potentially getting messy 

    • Avoid applying any makeup to the face/neck if they’re being treated

    • Wash your hair the evening prior or morning of treatment (Applicable for face/neck/chest/scalp treatments: Morpheus8, Lutronic Ultra Mandatory for Keralase)

  • Important: massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 3 times a day, for two weeks

    For best results:

    • Avoid consuming alcohol one day before your treatment

    • Avoid blood-thinning medication and supplements, like vitamins one week before 


    Post treatment care:

    • Within the first 24 hours you may gently apply a cold compress wrapped in cloth to help with swelling

    • Please note, light swelling and bruising may occur and may last 2-10 days. This is normal, and it will gradually go down on it's own. Any volume you see the first few weeks is swelling, not product. It can take about a month for Sculptra to start "growing"

    • Keep head elevated the first day/ night of your treatment

    • Avoid applying makeup immediately after treatment- wait a few hours

    • Avoid exercising for 24 hours



    If you are experiencing complications please email us at info@vafamd.com 

  • For best results

    • Avoid consuming alcohol before and immediately after your treatment

    • Avoid Blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or supplements 1 week before our treatment


    Post-treatment care

    • Reduce facial expressions for up to 48 hours

    • Avoid rubbing or massaging the area

    • Keep head elevated while sleeping the day/night after the treatment

    • Avoid working out or heavy lifting for 24 hours

    • No not lay down, hang upside down, face down or bend forward excessively for 4 hours after your treatment- this causes the botox to spread, putting you at risk for droopy brows etc.

    • Do not get a facial or do any facials/ facial manipulation for 2 weeks

    • It can take 7-14 days to take full effect. It is recommended that the patient wait a full 2 weeks to contact the office if desired effect was not achieved. 


    If you are experiencing complications please email us at info@vafamd.com and we will respond ASAP

  • For best results

    • Avoid consuming alcohol before and immediately after your treatment

    • Avoid blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or supplements 1 week before your treatment


    Post-treatment care

    • Reduce facial expressions/lip pursing or using a straw for up to 72 hours

    • Avoid rubbing or massaging the area

    • Keep head elevated while sleeping the day/night after the treatment

    • Avoid adding lip products for a few hours after treatment

    • Avoid working out for 24 hours

    • Gently apply a cool compress if swelling occurs

    • Please note, minor bruising is normal


    If you are experiencing complications please email us at info@vafamd.com and we will respond ASAP

  • For best results

    • Avoid consuming alcohol before and immediately after your treatment

    • Avoid Blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or supplements 1 week before your treatment

    Post-treatment care

    • Reduce facial expressions for up to 48 hours

    • Do not ice, rub, or massage, the area

    • Keep head elevated while sleeping the day/night after the treatment

    • Avoid working out for 24 hours

    • Do not get a facial or do any facials/ facial manipulation for 2 weeks

    • Do not rest sunglasses or glasses on the treated area- avoid wearing them for 2 weeks if possible


    If you are experiencing complications please email us at info@vafamd.com and we will respond ASAP

  • Cleanse

    • For the first 7 days, wash the treated area 1-2 times a day with gentle cleanser

    Moisturize

    • After cleansing, apply a thin layer of Vaseline or Aquaphor to the treated area

    Protect

    • Cover the area with a bandage. Use the ointment until there is no more crust forming. Exposing the wound to air to dry out is NOT recommended. Please make sure the soft pad of the band-aid is touching the area that was treated, that way you are not pulling the scab off with the sticky part of the band-aid

    • if you experience pain you may take Tylenol, but avoid Aspirin or Motrin, which increases bleeding

    If you start bleeding

    • If bleeding starts, put continuous pressure on the area for 20 mins. If bleeding continues after that please email us at info@vafamd.com and we will reply ASAP

    Signs of infection

    • A small area of redness (1/4in.) around the lesion/ where the area was treated is normal. If you experience more redness, pain, swelling, puss, drainage, streaks leading away from the removal site, please contact us immediately at info@vafamd.com. The area must be kept clean and may require up to 4-5 applications of antibiotics until you see the doctor.

    • Remember that any and all lesions can return. If a particular abnormality was removes and comes back looking different, please return for a follow-up appointment.