Cosmetic Injections Treatment Guide

Cosmetic Injections Pre-treatment Tips

Avoiding the use of these medications and supplements for 7-10 days prior to injections can decrease your risk of bruising. 

• NSAIDs (aspirin (unless physician directed), ibuprofen, advil, motrin, etc. Tylenol is okay)

• Fish oil

• Glucosamine

• Gingko biloba

• Vitamin E

If you have ever had a cold sore in the past, please let our staff know and we can write you a prescription for Valtrex to start taking prior to your treatment. We also recommend that you drink water and eat a meal/snack before arriving, especially for mouth/lip treatments. It is best to avoid eating/drinking for a few hours after your mouth/lip treatment to allow the product to settle. 

Cosmetic Injections Post-treatment Tips

In order to achieve the best possible results, please follow these post-treatment guidelines:

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment (this helps to prevent bruising)

• Avoid heavy exercise/cardio, saunas, hot tubs, etc. for 4 hours post treatment (this also helps to prevent bruising) 

• Avoid rubbing or massaging the area for 24 hours (this will allow the product time to settle and help to prevent undesirable product migration)

It is common to have temporary mild redness, swelling, and discomfort at the site of injection. There is a risk of bruising anytime you introduce a needle in the skin, which is also temporary and can be covered up with makeup.

Cosmetic Laser/Light Treatment Guide

Cosmetic Laser/Light Pre-treatment Tips

If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, please tell your provider.

• Discontinue tanning creams, outdoor tanning, and tanning beds four weeks prior to treatment.

• Please confirm your allergies with your provider, especially allergies relating to medications, latex, and numbing agents. 

• Let your provider know if you have or have had seizures

• You may need to reschedule your appointment if you have an infection, as it is not recommended to have the procedure unless your infection is cleared.

• If you are taking photosensitizing medication, please let your provider know.

• Let your provider know if you have an open lesion, especially in the area of the proposed treatment, as you may have to reschedule your appointment.

• If you have a Herpes I (cold sore/fever blister) or Herpes II outbreak in the area of your treatment, please tell your provider.

• Let your provider know if you have a condition which causes sun sensitivity, i.e., Lupus or porphyria.

Cosmetic Laser/Light Post-treatment Tips

Avoid any sun exposure for at least one week. The skin may feel sensitive and “sunburn” like. If you need to be outside, we recommend both a hat AND sunscreen. Wear sunscreen daily thereafter.

• Apply cold packs or a package of frozen peas to the treatment area for 10-15 minutes on and off the day of your procedure and the day after if you have some discomfort or swelling

• If you have no swelling or mild swelling that is not bothersome, you may choose not to ice.

• An oral, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen, may be taken to reduce discomfort. Use according to manufacturer’s recommendations. For many patients, this is not necessary.

• Bathe or shower as usual. Treated areas may be temperature-sensitive, so wash with cool water.

• Avoid aggressive scrubbing and use of exfoliants, scrub brushes and loofa sponges for at least 3 days after the procedure.

• Make-up may be applied once the skin does not feel irritated. Many people can comfortably apply makeup the next morning. Make sure all brushes and containers are clean and bacteria free

• Avoid use of acne or retin-a/retinol products until the skin is back to normal. 

• Expect brown spots to turn darker and eventually flake off. This may take up to 10 days to occur. 

• If there is blistering, significant discomfort, or any questions related to the treatment, do not hesitate to reach out to us at (323) 421-4747 or contact@shanthiMD.com with any questions or concerns.