Frequently Asked Questions

The recovery from IPL treatments is very short and quick, as there was minimal damage caused to the skin during the treatment. The following are precautionary recommendations following IPL treatments: – No sun tanning outside or inside – No hot baths or showers – No wet or dry sauna use – No swimming in chlorinated pools, hot tubs, and spas – No perfumed lotions or soaps on the treated skin – No AHA, glycolic, salicylic, or depilatory creams on the treated area Staff can provide you with more details on the post-treatment instructions and guidelines to follow after IPL treatments so you can end up with beautiful, long-lasting results.

Despite being the new kid on the block, clinical trials have shown Jeuveau to be just as effective as its counterparts. Jeuveau injections start working within 2-3 days, and results last approximately three to six months, on par with both Botox and Dysport. We recommend waiting 14 days for any touch ups to avoid over injecting. 

It is recommended to avoid NSAIDs at least 5 days before injections. Medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, Excedrin etc. can thin the blood and cause bruising. It is also important to note that herbal supplements such as Fish Oil, Vitamin E, Turmeric etc. also thin the blood and cause bruising. Tylenol is a great option to take for Over the Counter pain relief before or after injections. 

Collage production begins to slow down in our 30’s so skin tightening procedures are not just for patients who are 50-70! Starting early can keep you looking younger and can prevent needing too much filler. 

The main difference between Sculptra and Fillers is the production of collagen. Fillers do not illicit a natural response in your body to produce collagen, unlike Sculptra. Fillers, like Juvaderm and Restylane, are made with hyaluronic acid and designed to immediately fill in wrinkled areas to improve volume. Sculptra is made from a biodegradable compound that stimulates the body’s natural production of collagen. Fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body.

  • Are pregnant.
  • Are taking certain medications, such as acne treatments.
  • Have genital herpes (HSV-2) or are prone to cold sores.
  • Have keloid scars (raised scars).
  • Have or have had skin cancer.
 
Laser hair removal may not work for a number of reasons. The most common ones are: Your hair growth is due to a hormonal imbalance, such as PCOS ( polycystic ovary syndrome) – although a hormonal imbalance poses an extra set of problems, with thorough treatment, it is still possible to inhibit excess hair growth.