HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Post care for your professionally treated skin is very important to help deliver faster and better results.

BOTOX® and DYSPORT™

• Do not rub injection sites as this may spread the solution to adjacent muscles.
• Stay upright for 4 hours for the same reason
• Exercise the muscles by doing the full range of animated facial expressions (raise your brows, frown deeply, smile, squint) every 15 minutes for 1-2 hours. The chemical attaches better to active muscles.
• At your follow-up visit we will assess your muscle activity and additional injections may be needed to achieve maximal results.
• Schedule your next touch-up appointment at your follow-up visit for 3-4 months if not already done.

JUVEDERM™, RESTYLANE®, PERLANE, AND RADIESSE

• After your treatment it is normal to have some redness and swelling that may last up to 7 days. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling.
• Arnica found at the health food store may be used to reduced bruising.
• Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours following treatment. After that, the area can be washed gently.
• You may also massage the treated area to smooth any lumpiness. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until redness and swelling disappear.
• If you have previously suffered facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. Dr. Pickens can prescribe medication to minimize a recurrence.
• Avoid exercise and alcohol for 6 hours after treatment.
• Schedule your follow-up visit for 2 weeks to check your results. Usually filler is a sculpting process that requires multiple injections to achieve full correction for the most optimal result.
• Before the product has fully dissipated, you will want to schedule your next appointment for 6 months later than your initial treatment or as recommended by Dr. Pickens to maintain your refreshed appearance.

Users of Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, and Radiesse Injections.

• Exfoliating Face Wash or Gentle Cleanser (or as prescribed by your provider).
• Toner to restore proper pH balance and enhance tone.
• Topical Vitamin C (Pharmaceutical grade) as an anti-oxidant for free radical protection.
• Remainder of Obagi NuDerm System if prescribed.
• Elastiderm eye gel (Penetrate over the crowsfeet, upper and lower lids twice daily).
• SPF 15 Sunscreen.