Aftercare Instructions
Below you’ll find personalized aftercare guidelines for each of our services. Please follow them closely to ensure a smooth recovery and the best results. You can also download a PDF for each treatment at the end of every section.
Botox Aftercare Instructions
✅ What to Do
Stay upright for 4–6 hours after treatment.
Move your facial muscles (smile, frown, raise eyebrows) 10x for the first hour to help the Botox settle.
Apply a cold pack if needed to reduce swelling or bruising
❌ What to Avoid
No lying down or bending over for at least 4 hours post-treatment.
Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated area for 4 hours.
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and hot yoga for 24 hours.
No makeup or skincare products over the treated area for at least 4 hours.
No alcohol or blood thinners (like omegas or Advil) for 24 hours as these can increase bruising.
No facials, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion for at least 7 days.
📝 What to Expect
Mild redness, swelling, or bruising at injection sites is common and should subside in a few days.
Results typically begin to show within 5-7 days, with full effects visible at 14 days.
Results last 3–4 months.
Some patients can experience a mild headache after the treatment or when the Botox first really starts working.
📞 When to Contact Us
If you experience:
Signs of infection (such as warmth, pus, or fever)
Vision problems such as blurred or double vision
Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow
Difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing
Follow-up appointments may be scheduled at or after 2 weeks to assess your results and make any necessary adjustments.
Dermal Filler Aftercare Instructions
✅ What to Expect
After filler is injected, you may experience bruising, redness, and swelling. This is normal and typically starts to improve within 24–48 hours.
Final results are visible after 1-3 weeks.
Depending on the areas treated and the product used, you may feel the product feels “firm”. Don’t worry this will soften and settle over 1-3 weeks.
If you develop a bruise, avoid blood-thinning agents like:
Alcohol
Omega-3 supplements
Advil (ibuprofen)
These can prolong bruising which may take up to 2 weeks to fade.
✅ What to Do
Apply an icepack to the area to reduce swelling and discomfort—10 minutes every hour as needed for the first day.
❌ What to Avoid
For the first 24–48 hours:
No touching, itching, massaging, or picking around the injection site
Avoid makeup on the treated area for 24 hours (reduces infection risk)
Avoid active skincare products (e.g., AHAs, Glycolic Acid, Retinoids)
Avoid strenuous exercise, heat exposure, saunas, and hot tubs for 24-48 hours
For 2 weeks post-treatment:
No dental work or teeth cleaning ❌ (this can increase the risk of infection)
No facials, peels, lasers, or massages
No routine vaccinations
📞 When to Contact Us
Please contact us immediately if you notice:
Severe discoloration (if the area looks pale, white, or dark purple/gray)
Signs of infection (Redness, warmth, or an "angry" appearance in the treated area), especially if accompanied by acne-like pustules.
Numbness or visual changes (double vision, lack of vision)
Cold sores if you are prone to them and did not receive a preventative prescription
👄 Special Instructions for Lip Fillers
If you had lip filler:
Begin gently massaging your lips after three days 2x per day for 1 minute each time, for 1 week to help those gorge lips settle!
For all other areas:
❌ Do not massage unless specifically instructed by your provider.
PCDC Lipolysis Aftercare Instructions
✅ What to Expect After Treatment
Mild redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, itching, or small lumps are normal and usually resolve within days.
Skin in the treated area may feel firm, numb, or tender for several weeks; this improves gradually.
Numbness and reduced sensation can last several weeks to months but resolves naturally.
Swelling and bruising typically last 3–5 days, but swelling can persist up to 4–6 weeks.
✅ What to Do
Apply ice packs intermittently (10–15 minutes each hour) during the first 24 hours.
If medically appropriate, take an antihistamine on the day of treatment to reduce swelling.
❌ What Not to Do
Do not apply makeup on treated areas for 24 hours.
Do not massage, rub, or apply heavy pressure to the treated area.
Avoid intense exercise, excessive alcohol, and smoking for 24–48 hours
Avoid hot environments (hot showers, saunas, sunbathing) for 24-48 hours
Avoid blood-thinners (Omegas, Magnesium) for 3–4 days post-treatment
Avoid laser, resurfacing, or chemical peel treatments for at least 2 weeks post-treatment to reduce risk of inflammation.
📅 Follow Up and Results
A follow-up appointment is recommended 4–6 weeks after your first treatment to monitor progress and plan any further sessions.
Most patients require 2–3 treatment sessions for optimal results.
You may start seeing changes as early as 3 weeks post-treatment, with full results visible around 8 weeks.
The fat cells destroyed are permanently removed; however, future weight gain may add fat back to the area, but typically less than before treatment.
📞 When to Contact Us
Please contact us immediately if you notice:
Severe discoloration (if the area looks pale, white, or dark purple/gray)
Signs of infection (Redness, warmth, or an "angry" appearance
Altered Sensation/Pain in the jaw area (Numbness, tingling, burning, or a shock sensation).
Motor Deficits: Difficulty chewing, speaking, or swallowing due to affected jaw muscles
Cold sores if you are prone to them and did not receive a preventative prescription
Radiesse® Hyperdilute Aftercare Instructions
✅ What to Expect
It is completely normal to experience the following after your Radiesse® treatment:
Redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising in the treated area
Swelling usually resolves within 3-5 days, but may persist for a few weeks
Treated areas may feel firm or lumpy initially; this settles as the product integrates
In some cases, you may feel or see the filler under the skin—this will improve over time
Results can take up to 12 weeks to appear, as it can take this long for the tissue to regenerate to the point of showing final visual improvements.
✅ What to Do
Apply cold compresses for 10 minutes at a time every hour to minimize swelling and discomfort
❌ What to Avoid
❌ No makeup for 24 hours post-treatment to reduce risk of infection
❌ Avoid heat exposure: no saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, tanning beds, or intense workouts for 24–48 hours
❌ Avoid alcohol and blood thinners to minimize bruising
Do not undergo facials, chemical peels, laser treatments, or microneedling for 2 weeks
💍 Hand treatments: avoid carrying heavy objects or wearing jewelry (rings/watches) until swelling subsides
📝 How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Results may be visible after one treatment, but a series of 1–3 sessions may be recommended for best results
Maintenance every 12–18 months helps preserve your outcome
📞 When to Contact Us
Please contact the clinic immediately if you experience:
Skin that appears red, purple, grey, white, or discolored
Signs of infection: warmth, pus, increasing redness, or severe pain
If you feel a lump or persistent unevenness at the injection site after 1 month
If cold sores develop and you have not been prescribed antiviral medication
NAD+ Therapy Aftercare Instructions
✅ What to Expect after Treatment
At the injection:
Mild tenderness, bruising, or redness is common.
A small lump at the injection site may occur and usually resolves within 24–72 hours.
Systemic effects:
Some patients report temporary headache, flushing, lightheadedness, or nausea. These generally resolve within a few hours.
Individual responses vary, some notice improvements after the first session, while others require multiple treatments to see benefits.
You may feel a sense of relaxation, fatigue, or conversely,
✅ Aftercare Guidelines
Hydration: Drink 6–8 glasses of water in the next 24–48 hours to support cellular metabolism and help flush by-products
Rest: If you feel tired after treatment, allow your body extra rest. Resume normal activities as tolerated.
Exercise: Light movement (e.g., walking, stretching) is encouraged; avoid strenuous workouts until you know how your body responds..
Injection care:
Keep the site clean and dry for several hours.
Avoid applying makeup, creams, or lotions directly over the area for 12 hours.
If tenderness occurs, apply a cool compress
📞 Contact us if you experience:
Persistent redness, swelling, warmth, or pain at the injection site.
Ongoing nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or severe headache.
Allergic-type reactions such as rash, itching, or shortness of breath.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, or signs of a severe allergic reaction.
📝 Follow-Up & Treatment Plan
NAD+ therapy is often provided as a series of treatments (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly), depending on your health goals.
Your provider will review your progress at each session and adjust the treatment plan as appropriate.
Please inform us of any new medications, health conditions, or allergies before your next session.
NAD+ therapy is an adjunctive wellness treatment and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Individual results may vary.
Hyaluronidase Aftercare Instructions (Filler Dissolving Treatment)
Hyaluronidase works very quickly once injected:
Onset: It begins breaking down hyaluronic acid filler within minutes of injection.
Peak effect: Most of the dissolving happens in the first 24–48 hours.
Visible changes:
Patients often see softening or reduction in filler immediately or within a few hours, though swelling and bruising can make the final result clearer after 2–3 days.
Some individuals may notice that the treated area looks uneven, indented, or “sunken” immediately after dissolving. This is temporary and often related to swelling, bruising, or the way the enzyme is working under the skin. Over the next 2–3 days, the swelling will settle, and the full results will become clearer.
Duration of action: The enzyme itself is metabolized and gone from the body within about 24–48 hours, but the filler breakdown is permanent (the dissolved product is cleared naturally by the body).
✅ What to Expect
Redness, swelling, and tenderness at the injection sites are common and usually resolve within 24–72 hours.
Bruising may develop and can take up to 7–10 days to resolve.
Some patients experience allergic-type reactions such as itching, rash, or hives. Please notify us if this occurs
✅ Aftercare Guidelines
Avoid touching or massaging the treated area for the rest of the day.
Use cool compresses (not ice directly on skin) if swelling or discomfort occurs.
Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, hot tubs, saunas, and direct heat (tanning or facials) for 24–48 hours.
Avoid makeup on the treated area for 12 hours to minimize infection risk.
📞 When to Contact Us Immediately
Sudden or worsening swelling, rash, hives, or difficulty breathing
Any other concerning or unexpected side effects.
📝 Follow-Up & Treatment Plan
Hyaluronidase works quickly but sometimes requires more than one session for full correction especially if there is a large volume of filler, thicker filler, or filler placed deeply.
📝 When to Re-Inject After Hyaluronidase
It is usually recommended to wait at least 7–14 days after hyaluronidase treatment before reinjecting new filler.
Non-Surgical Liquid BBL Aftercare Instructions
✅ Aftercare Tips for Optimal Results
*Day 1: Every hour when awake following the procedure, perform 10 gentle squats to help integrate the filler into the tissues and encourage even distribution.
Avoid swimming, sun exposure, saunas, and baths for two weeks.
Sleeping correctly for 1-2 weeks:
Buttocks: Sleep on your stomach and refrain from sleeping on your back
Hips: Refrain from sleeping on your sides
Avoid strenuous exercise for 72 hours and limit sitting for long periods for the first
week.
Wear loose clothing for the first week
Avoid nicotine and alcohol.
Pain Relief
You may take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for any post-procedure discomfort.
Avoid blood thinning medications and supplements (Aspirin, Ibuprofen,fish oil and magnesium) as these can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.📝 Detailed Recovery Timeline
📝 Detailed Recovery Timeline
Day 1
The lidocaine (numbing agent) will begin to wear off approximately 4 hours after treatment.
Mild swelling, tightness, or discomfort may occur.
The filler may feel firm or uneven, sometimes pulling the skin inward (this is normal and will soften as it integrates)
Avoid lying or sitting directly on treated areas.
Apply cold compresses intermittently to reduce redness or swelling.
Remove bandages after 24 hours.
Days 5–7
Swelling should begin to subside.
Skin may feel tight or itchy as it stretches to accommodate the filler.
The filler starts to soften as it absorbs water and expands naturally.
Days 8–14
The filler will feel softer and more natural, similar to your own fat tissue.
📞 When to Contact Us
Please contact the clinic urgently via email or telephone if you experience:
Redness around the injection site
Extreme pain or tenderness
Fever, shivering, or fatigue
High temperature
These may be signs of infection and require immediate attention.
📝 How Long Does a Non-Surgical BBL Last?
Most patients enjoy their enhanced contour for 2-3 years before touch-up treatments may be needed. Regular touch-ups every 12-18 months can help maintain the enhanced look and volume over time.
Longevity depends on the filler type, metabolism, and lifestyle.
To maintain and extend your results: Avoid Weight Fluctuations. Significant weight changes can affect your result symmetry and longevity.