Wrinkle Relaxer Aftercare
Bruising is common with any procedure in which the skin is pierced with a needle. Many will not experience any bruising at all, while others will be more prone to it.
Typically, most bruising will resolve within 10-14 days.
To decrease your risk of bruising you may do the following prior to your appointment:
- Stop alcohol consumption 48-72 hours prior to your appointment.
- If cleared by your doctor, avoid blood-thinning medications such as Aspirin.
- Stop herbal supplements Ginko, Vitamin E, Fish-Oil and Garlic.
- Start taking Arnica Montana pills (available over the counter without a prescription) at least 5-7 days prior to your appointment.
After Injections:
It’s best to treat the areas treated like you would a wound, let it breathe, don’t play with it, don’t put anything on it that might irritate the skin, be gentle and wait for it to heal.
- Do not touch or manipulate the areas treated for a minimum of 2-4 hours after injections. You may risk moving the product into a muscle that could cause drooping in an undesired area.
- Apply topical Arnica Montana (may be purchased over the counter without a prescription) to the treated areas starting 12 hours after your appointment.
- Refrain from vigorous exercise for 24 hours post-treatment. This can exacerbate bruising by driving blood to the area and may shorten the duration that your wrinkle relaxer works.
- Avoid saunas or hot tubs for 24 hours post-treatment. Raising your body temperature may shorten the duration that your wrinkle relaxer works.
- For swelling and any tenderness, you may take Ibuprofen 400mg, Pepcid (Famotidine) 20mg tablet and Zyrtec (Cetirizine HCl) 10mg tablet together. These can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.
Get In Touch
Fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible
Get In Touch
Fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible
Ready to be Transformed?
Book your FREE Skincare or Aesthetic Consultation Today!
Fee required for Medical Weight Loss and Acne Management Consultations.
