Post-Treatment Information

• Following treatment, small red bumps may be noticeable and usually resolve within 30 minutes. Mild swelling, bruising, and slight discomfort can be expected.
• Minimize strenuous exercise for 48 hours following treatment.
• It is recommended not to fly for 24 hours following treatment.
• You should notice desired results within 10 days after treatment.
• If you notice any asymmetry in the treatment area, please call our office.

• You usually will experience redness and a “tight” feeling on the face for 48 hours after the peel is applied. The peeling process begins around day 3 following treatment and lasts 7 days. Approximately 10 days after application of the peel, the skin will resume its normal texture.
• Your skin may take on a rough, patchy, darkened quality a few days after treatment.  This is normal and expected and will resolve on its own.  The first areas to peel are usually in the central face, but can occur in any area that was treated.
• If no peeling occurs, you still benefit from the treatment because the skin exfoliates microscopically.
• Make sure to avoid excessive heat and direct sun exposure to the treatment area. Do not use self-tanners to the treated areas for 4 weeks following treatment.
• Do not engage in strenuous exercise for 3 days after treatment, as it may worsen skin inflammation.
• Avoid activities that cause excessive sweating until the peeling has stopped.
• Do not tweeze, pick, rub, exfoliate, wax, use a depilatory, undergo electrolysis, or schedule a facial or cosmetic service such as laser resurfacing or IPL on treated areas for 4 weeks after your treatment.  To reduce the risk of scarring, do not pick at the dry, rough, dead skin.
• You can apply topical over the counter hydrocortisone to irritated or itchy skin.

• Following the procedure, temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity is common. If the submental or submandibular areas are treated, you may experience a sensation of fullness in the back of the throat.
• You may return to normal activities immediately following the treatment.
• In some rare cases, you may experience pain in the treatment area that starts 2-3 days following treatment. Please call our office if this symptom develops as we may need to prescribe a specific medication to help with this discomfort.

• EMSCULPT is a completely non-invasive treatment and poses little risk of side effects; however, the most common side effect is a feeling of muscle soreness, similar to the sensation one might feel after a vigorous workout.
• There is no downtime required after receiving EMSCULPT, and you can engage in your normal activities after treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunblock with sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 30 to prevent further sun damage.
• Bruising, redness, and swelling are common and resolve with time.
• A “bug bite” appearance is common and usually resolves in 2 days.
• Avoid excessive heat (hot tubs, saunas, direct sun exposure) for 2 days.
• Avoid skin irritants (products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents) for 3 days following treatment.
• Please call our office if any concerning skin lesions develop (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, pain, etc.).

Leg vein treatments only:

• Compression stockings (20-30 mm/Hg) are optional.
• Avoid high impact activity for 3-5 days.
• Hemosiderin staining (brown discoloration) may occur after a treatment and usually resolves within months, but, on rare occasions, it may be permanent.
• Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease risk of permanent hemosiderin staining.
• Large leg veins may take many months to resolve and should not be re-treated for several months.

• You may have mild sunburn (burning) sensation following treatment that is usually gone within a few hours. Skin redness is normal and may last a few days. There may be a slight amount of swelling. Crusting or blistering is uncommon and not serious. Pigmented areas will begin to flake after 7-10 days on the face, but will take longer on other areas of the body.
• Cold compresses may be useful. You may take over-the-counter pain or anti-inflammatory medication. Hydrocortisone (steroid) cream may decrease skin itching or irritation.
• Your skin will be fragile for several days. Use gentle cleansers. Do not rub the skin and avoid hot water during this time. Avoid picking or scratching treated skin.
• Skin moisturizers may be used immediately after treatment. Makeup can be applied if the skin is not broken.
• Avoid direct sun light to the treated area and use sunblock with a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 30 at all times. Do not use sunless tanning lotions.
• The treatment area may be left open and uncovered. No bandage or special dressings are needed. Do not scrub or exfoliate the treatment area. Do not use any chemicals or medications on the treated area for 7 days.
• Please call our office if you experience any blistering, scabbing, or increasing pain as this may be a sign of an early infection. If any pigment changes are bothersome or persist beyond 4 weeks, please discuss with our office.

• Following treatment, small red bumps may be noticeable and usually resolve within 24 hours. 
• Mild swelling, bruising, and slight discomfort can be expected.
• Minimize strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and alcohol consumption within the first 24 hours following treatment.
• Over the counter NSAIDs may be taken for any discomfort. Ice may be applied for swelling.

• You may experience mild sunburn (burning) sensation following treatment that usually resolves within a few hours.
• Skin redness is normal and may last a few days. Slight swelling in the treated area is normal, while larger veins may appear bruised.
• Cold compresses may be useful. You may take over-the-counter pain or anti-inflammatory medication. Hydrocortisone cream may decrease skin itching or irritation.
• The treated area may be fragile for 3 days. Use gentle cleansers. Do not rub the skin and avoid hot water and vigorous activity during this recovery time. Avoid picking or scratching treated skin.
• Skin moisturizers may be used immediately following treatment.
• Avoid direct sun light to the treated area and use sunblock with a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 30 at all times. Do not use sunless tanning lotions.
• The treatment area may be left open and uncovered. No bandage or special dressings are needed. Do not scrub or exfoliate the treatment area.
• Avoid shaving the treated area for 2 days after the procedure.
• Please call our office if you experience any blistering, scabbing, or increasing pain in the treated area.

• To minimize swelling and pressure on treated areas, attempt to sleep face-up and elevated on pillows for 3 days following treatment.
• Avoid rubbing the face aggressively when washing, shaving and drying for 5 days following treatment.
• Avoid high impact sports (including running), strenuous exercise, or heavy lifting for 2 weeks following treatment.
• Avoid saunas and dental procedures requiring you to open your mouth widely for 2 weeks following treatment.
• Avoid facedown massages and skin treatments (such as radiofrequency) for 4 weeks following treatment.
• To minimize swelling and discomfort, ice the treatment area several times per day for 2 days following treatment.
• Try to eat softer foods to avoid excessive jaw movement for 3 days following treatment.
• Tylenol and Ibuprofen can be taken, as needed, for relief of any post-procedure discomfort.

• Avoid direct sunlight and keep skin moist and cool to aid healing.
• Avoid environmental irritants (dust, dirt and aerosols, cleaning agents) during the healing process.
• Avoid allowing treated area to become too dry. Avoid excessive heat (no cooking over an open flame or rigorous exercise during healing process).
• Redness and a sunburn-type sensation normally last several days.
• Your face will normally bronze and peel within 7 days. The neck skin will bronze and peel within 14 days.
• Use the cleanser and ointment protectant provided to you for post care treatment.

• You may have mild sunburn (burning) sensation following treatment that is usually gone within a few hours. Skin redness is normal and may last a few days. There may be a slight amount of swelling and pinpoint bleeding can occur.
• Cold compresses may be useful. You may take over-the-counter pain or anti-inflammatory medication.
• Your skin will be fragile for several days. Use gentle cleansers. Do not rub the skin and avoid hot water during this time. Avoid picking or scratching treated skin.
• The treated area needs to be covered with Vaseline daily for one week.
• Avoid direct sun light to the treated area and use sunblock with a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 30 at all times. Do not use sunless tanning lotions.
• Multiple treatments, repeated approximately every eight weeks, will be needed to achieve the desired result.
• Please call our office if you experience any blistering, scabbing, or increasing pain as this may be a sign of an early infection.

• Tenderness at injection sites usually lasts 48 hours. You can resume normal skin care within 24 hours.
• Over the counter NSAIDs can be used for discomfort.

• Slight blistering may occur at the injection site.
• If bruising develops at the injection sites, it usually resolves within a few days.
• Blue/green or black dots in the treated vessels are normal tiny blood clots. These resolve within 8 weeks following treatment.
• Lower leg swelling can occur if you engage in activities with prolonged standing.

• Your skin will look and feel as if you have a sunburn for 24 hours following treatment.
• Do not apply make-up, sunblock, or moisturizers to the skin for 24 hours after treatment.
• Attempt to avoid clothing, headbands, hats, or scarves in contact with the treated area.  If clothing needs to be worn over the treatment area, we recommend cotton clothing that hasn’t been treated with fabric softeners or dryer sheets.
• Bruising, pinpoint bleeding, minor scabbing, minor breakouts, swelling, and redness may occur and should resolve within 10 days following treatment.
• Avoid applying direct heat to the area, exercise, sauna, and hot tubs for 24 hours following treatment.
• Do not use an electric or manual facial brush for 4 days following treatment.
• Your normal skin care routine can resume 4 days following treatment.