:: Preparing for Treatment

Come to your treatment with as little makeup as possible. You must wait at least five days before or five days after having a chemical peel to proceed with an injection procedure. You should have something to eat or drink prior to the treatment since you should limit your facial movements for four hours afterwards. This is especially important for those clients who have lip enhancements or smile lines treated.

Meds to Avoid
To reduce the risk of bruising, we ask that you refrain from using aspirin-based products, anti-inflammatories such as Advil or Motrin, vitamin E, herbal supplements such as ginko, ginseng, garlic pills, echinachea, primrose oil, St. John's Wort, etc.

Freezing
With choosing the new Juvederm with Lidocaine, a dental block is not necessary for a lip enhancement procedure. The dental block is still offered to patients but is not commonly needed.
Sculptra and Artesense products also contain lidocaine to provide increased comfort.

Topical
There are several topical creams available which, when used, will numb the skin so the treatment is more comfortable. The cream must be applied 15-30 minutes prior to the treatment and is suggested before treating facial lines.