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  • Please drink plenty of water 24-48 hours of your appointment so you are nicely hydrated.
  • Please arrive to your appointment free of makeup.
  • You may take arnica tablets or consume pineapple, 3 days prior as these natural methods help to minimize bruising.
  • Please allow a two-week window between your treatment around special events and travel.
  • No Anti-Inflammatories such as aspirin or Motrin
  • No Steroids by mouth or injection·
  • No Omega 3 Fish Oil (blood thinner)
  • May have some mild swelling.
  • May have some bruising that can last 3 days to 3 weeks.
  • May have some mild pain, soreness, numbness or tingling.
  • Results will look great for 2 days. After this, the product will reabsorb and deflate. Your body will continue to produce collagen overtime until we see you in 4-6 weeks for another session

Before receiving treatment, you should stop taking aspirin, Vitamin E supplements, fish oil supplements, as these can increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site and may also lengthen your healing time. Your practitioner will advise you if any other medications you are taking could interfere with your treatment, and these medications should be avoided as well.

If you have any other health concerns, make sure to share these with your practitioner as well. Please arrive to your appointment free of makeup.

You may take arnica tablets orally 3 tablets per day, 3 times a day for 3 days prior to your appointment

Dermal filler aftercare is simple and does not generally interfere with the daily routines of patients.

First 24 hours: Avoid sudden movements in the enhanced area. It is also advisable to use a cold pack as needed to reduce swelling and redness at the injection site. 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, repeat as needed. You may also use topical arnica gel as it aids in recovery.

You may take Tylenol 650mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed.

Avoid over exposure to heat and sunlight as they might increase swelling and bruising at the injection site. This includes hot yoga or any type of exercise involving heat, saunas, tanning beds, steam rooms, etc.

Swelling, redness, and/or bruising is common, though this should subside in a few days, healing time varies from person to person, however, some may experience longer than others.

****If you are considering dermal fillers before a major event you must be treated 3 weeks prior to your appointment.****

  • May have some mild swelling.
  • May have some bruising that can last 3 days to 3 weeks.
  • May have some mild pain, soreness, numbness or tingling.

Results will look great for 2 days. After this, the product will reabsorb and deflate. Your body will continue to produce collagen overtime until we see you in 4-6 weeks for another session

  • Avoid wearing makeup to your appointment.
  • Do not have any alcohol or blood thinning agents (unless medically necessary) such as green tea, omegas, or ginkoba one week prior to injections to avoid bruising, bleeding and/or hematoma.
  • Please take arnica tablets or consume pineapple, 3 days prior as these natural methods help to minimize bruising after injectables.
  • Cold Sores: If you are prone to cold sores, please text 404 480 2841 so we can prescribe medication for you to take 3 days prior to your appt.
  • Fainting- if needle makes you feel lightheaded, please eat or drink so your blood sugar remains elevated to help ease nerves. Juices are also available at the clinic as well.
  • Active Skin Infection: we will be unable to perform injections. Infection will spread.
  • Allow two weeks window before or after any vaccinations (COVID vaccine included) to avoid any possible facial swelling.
  • PREGNANCY: Sculptra is a Category C which means the level of harm for pregnant woman and baby are unknown. There have been no studies that they are harmful to pregnancy. However, our clinic will defer treatments.
  • BREASTFEEDING AND IVF TREATMENTS: We will need OBGYN physician’s approval prior to treatment. You will need to sign a consent that we are not held liable.
  • FACIAL IMPLANTS: please inform us prior or the day of if you have a Chin Implant, Tear Trough Implant, or Cheek Implants. We will need to prescribe you antibiotics to decrease the chance of implant infection.

 

***** UNLIKE HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS, SCULPTRA IS NOT REVERSIBLE *****

Sculptra is made of Poly-L-Lactic acid is a synthetic gel made with lactic acid but currently does not have reversible antidote. If a nodule forms, we can soften it up using steroid, 5-FU and saline or it may need to be excised surgically as a last resort.

ALL Autoimmune diseases are contraindicated. Please inform your provider. If you choose to move forward, a consent will need to be signed that we are not held liable. You are at higher risk for nodule formation.

TEMPORARY SIDE EFFECTS

Hematoma, edema, ecchymosis, discomfort, inflammation, and erythema. Subcutaneous papules and nodules were often confined to the injection site, asymptomatic and non-visible, occurring days to months after injections.

SEMIPERMANENT ADVERSE EFFECT

  • RARE NODULE OR GRANULOMA FORMATION: this occurs when Sculptra is not massaged 5 times a day, for 5 days straight, for 5 mins at a time after the procedure was done. Therefore, this will concentrate the product and overstimulate collagen production incurring in nodule formation. This is greatly decreased when the client massages, which spreads the fluid into a thin layer.

Nodule formation occurs more commonly in autoimmune disease. Most of the nodules result after 24 months.

*** Nodule formation is very rare since we hyper dilute Sculptra making it diluted and not concentrated.

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS

  • VASCULAR OCCLUSION, INFARCTION OF EMBOLIC PHENOMENA: This occurs when Sculptra is implanted in the blood vessel. Our providers decrease this chance by performing ” 12 seconds aspiration” of the needle prior to injections to check for blood flashback in the hub of the needle.

*** Vascular Occlusion is very rare since we hyper dilute Sculptra making it diluted and not concentrated. ***

  • Massage: “Rule of 5’s”. Massage treated areas with firm circular motion for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. Massage is a MUST after Sculptra and helps prevent “lumps/bumps’ after treatment.
  • MAY apply cold packs for 15 minutes 1 to 3 times a day to the area if needed to help with swelling and soreness.
  • MAY wear makeup 24 hours after the injection sites have subsided.
  • MAY take Tylenol for soreness.
  • MAY apply face products gently.
  • TEMPORARY BRUISING: May last for 14 days. Use 3 sublingual arnica tablets, 3 times a day, for 1 day and bruising cream to help.
  • TEMPORARY HEMATOMA: may last for 14 days. Ice and compression can help. Laser may help in the right skin type; need to contact provider.
  • HEMOSIDERIN STAINING: may last for 1 month. This is due to subdermal blood staining. May need IPL laser to improve faster if skin type is appropriate. Need to contact the provider.
  • CHRONIC BRUISE: this is due to the Tyndall Effect, where fillers have migrated to the surface and it reflects a “blue tint” color. You will need to contact the provider for reversal using hyaluronidase. This is at no cost to you.
  • TEMPORARY SWELLING: moderate swelling can be expected in treatment areas. If greater than 2 weeks, will need to contact the provider for possible steroid to reduce swelling.
  • TEMPORARY TENDERNESS: this may occur for 2 weeks. If longer than 2 weeks or infection forms, please contact the provider for evaluation and possibly will need steroids and antibiotics.
  • TEMPORARY FIRMNESS: at the treatment site for the first few days after treatment. Over time, the area/s will soften and settle as fillers integrate into the tissue. If firmness last longer than 1 month, will need to contact the provider for possible interventions.
  • TEMPORARY NUMBING: at the lidocaine/epinephrine injection sites. This can last for 3 days to 3 weeks.

 

***** UNLIKE HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS, SCULPTRA IS NOT REVERSIBLE *****

Sculptra is made of Poly-L-Lactic acid is a synthetic gel made with lactic acid but currently does not have reversible antidote. If a nodule formed, we could soften it up using steroid, 5-FU and saline or it may need to be excised surgically as last resort.

The treatment area should be SHAVED the day of treatment. If the area being treated has a heavy hair growth, you should shave just prior to coming for treatment.

  • Do NOT wear make-up, self-tanner, deodorant, perfumes or powder on the areas to be treated.
  • Do NOT use RETINOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, HYDROQUINONE OR ANY ACTIVE INGREDIENTS one week prior to laser treatment.
  • Do NOT take Accutane for six months prior to laser treatment.
  • Do NOT pluck, tweeze, thread, wax or use depilatory agents for 1 week prior to treatment.

 

It is important that the area being treated NOT be exposed to the sun. A broad- spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher should be applied whenever area to be treated is exposed to the sun. This practice should continue between treatments and following your last treatment for at least 6 weeks. Hyperpigmentation, or hypopigmentation can result if treated area is exposed to the sun without sunscreen.

Please contact us immediately if you have any of the contraindications listed, as your appointment may be required to be rescheduled.

  • Tanned skin in the past 2 weeks.
  • Accutane taken in last 6 months
  • History of keloid scarring
  • Atypical moles or malignancy
  • Recent chemical or mechanical peeling in treatment area (within 2 weeks)
  • Poorly controlled diabetes
  • Pregnancy

Those who carry the herpes simplex virus and receive treatment near the affected area, on their upper lip, chin, lower cheeks, or genital area may have a flare-up of their condition. Inform your healthcare provider if you have a history of Herpes Simplex Virus. Please text so we can call in medication for you.

  • Temporary mild discomfort from treatment, may feel warmth or tingling
  • Temporary swelling, redness in treatment area
  • Superficial scabbing, crusting or blister
  • Transient or permanent dyschromia from epidermal injury
  • MAY apply ice to the area if needed to help with swelling and soreness.
  • MAY wear makeup 36-48 hours after procedure.
  • MAY take Tylenol for soreness.
  • MAY apply face products as provided verbally by the provider.
  • MUST use skin care such as sunblock 50 SPF or higher and skin brightening products to prevent hyperpigmentation.
  • AVOID peeling and picking at your skin!!!! This will lead to scarring.
  • AVOID heavy exercise and extreme heat (AKA hot tub/sauna) for 48 hours.
  • AVOID sleeping on your face for 3 days.
  • AVOID sun for the next 7 days. Wear sunblock!!
  • TEMPORARY REDNESS: May last for 3-5 days.
  • TEMPORARY SWELLING: Mild swelling can be expected in treatment areas. If greater than 1 week, will need to contact the provider for possible steroid to reduce swelling.
  • TEMPORARY TENDERNESS: This may occur for 1 week. If longer than 1 week or infection forms, please contact the provider for evaluation and possibly will need steroids and antibiotics.
  • TEMPORARY FIRMNESS + TIGHTNESS: Occurs at the treatment site for the first few days after treatment. Over time, the area/s will soften.

 

ITCHING AND BURNING MILD BLISTERING – ESPECIALLY IN CO2 LASER ABLATIVE

ACNE AND MILIA- WILL RESOLVE ON THEIR OWN

  • ECTROPION (MORE COMMON DURING UNDEREYES LASER WITH PATIENT WHO HAS PREVIOUS SUBCILIARY SURGERY, LAX LOWER EYELID. SURGERY WILL BE NEEDED TO FIX THIS)
  • SCARRING
  • HSV REACTIVATION
  • BACTERIA INFECTION (improper cleaning)
  • VISION DAMAGE
  • EXCRUCITATING PAIN
  • CONTACT DERMATITIS (due to many passing)
  • HYPERPIGMENTATION
  • HYPOPIGMENTATION (FRACTIONAL LASER COMMON TO CAUSE THIS)
  • ERYTHEMA PLAGUE UNDEREYES (COMMON IN PATIENT WITH PSORIASIS)
  • PROLONG ERYTHEMA- IPL LASER CAN HELP SPEED UP THE PROCESS

Pre/Post Care Treatments for Skin

  • Stop use of retinols and harsh active 3-5 days prior
  • Avoid waxing before service
  • Avoid self-tanning lotions and sun exposure
  • Avoid heat: saunas, steam rooms, hot workout classes and sun exposure
  • Avoid harsh exfoliants for 24-48 hours
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Slight redness or sensitivity is normal – especially if you’ve had extractions done
  • Purging is normal for some
  • Discontinue retinols and harsh actives 5-7 days prior to treatment
  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds and tanning lotions
  • Avoid NSAIDS unless prescribed
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Stay hydrated
  • Do not wax or shave the area you are treating 48 hours before
  • Expect redness, warmth, and tightness post treatment
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Avoid washing your face for 24 hours post treatment – use gentle products only
  • No makeup, sweating, or heat exposure for 24 hours
  • Sleep on a clean pillowcase
  • Avoid any pets touching the treated area
  • Slight swelling or redness is normal for 24-48 hours post treatment
  • Skin purging is normal for some
  • Skin sensitivity for 24-72 hours
  • Light peeling or flaking is normal
  • Avoid NSAIDs unless prescribed
  • Do not take supplements that thin the blood
  • Discontinue retinols and harsh exfoliants 5-7 days prior
  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and tanning lotions
  • Avoid alcohol and high sodium foods
  • Increase water intake to ensure proper hydration
  • Don’t touch the treated area
  • Avoid washing your face for 24 hours post treatment
  • Avoid heat, exercise, sweating and saunas
  • Sleep on a clean pillowcase
  • Avoid any pets touching the treated area
  • Slight swelling or redness is normal for 24-48 hours post treatment
  • Skin purging is normal for some
  • Skin sensitivity for 24-72 hours
  • Light peeling or flaking is normal
  • 7 days prior stop use of retinols and exfoliants
  • Avoid waxing or laser hair removal in the treated area
  • Discontinue topical acne medications
  • Limit sun exposure
  • Avoid alcohol prior
  • Stay hydrated
  • Do not schedule the peel if active col sores, open wounds or skin infections are present.
  • Use only the VI Peel-post care products provided and follow the instructions given
  • Do not pick, peel, or rub peeling skin – allow skin to shed naturally
  • Avoid active ingredients
  • No makeup for 72 hours or until peel subsides
  • Avoid heat, sweating, steam rooms, and saunas
  • Day 1-2: Redness and tightening
  • Day 3-5: Peeling begins, especially around the mouth, chin and nose
  • Day 6-7: Peeling slows down, revealing smoother, more even skin
  • 2-4 weeks prior begin your ZO skin care regimen as recommended by your provider.
  • Avoid harsh exfoliants and retinols 5-7 days prior
  • Do not schedule treatment if you have active breakouts, cold sores, or skin infections
  • Avoid waxing or abrasive treatments prior to peel
  • Discontinue sun exposure and self-tanning lotions
  • Avoid touching, picking, rubbing or washing your face
  • Do not apply any products unless directed by your provider
  • Stay out of the sun
  • Avoid heat, sweating, saunas and steam rooms
  • No makeup until skin is fully healed – peeling is complete
  • Avoid active ingredients for 7 days post treatment
  • Use only the gentle products provided by provider post treatment
  • Day 1-2: Redness, tightness, mild swelling or dryness
  • Day 3-5: Intense peeling or flaking especially around the mouth, nose and chin
  • Day 6-7: Peeling slows; skin begins to look smoother and refreshed
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Tricia Maitland

Receptionist

Tricia has been a licensed Cosmetologist for the last 20 years and a Certified Medical Assistant for the last 10 years. She is currently in Nursing school and will graduate with her BSN in November. She has worked in Pediatrics the last few years while in school.

When she is not studying, she is spending time with her husband and two daughters. Tricia loves all aspects of medicine and looks forward to learning more about this field!