1. Arrive healthy.
2. Reschedule for illness, fever, cold sore, rash, or infection near the treatment area.
3. Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine for 24 hours to reduce bruising and swelling.
4. With your provider’s approval, avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for up to two weeks, including aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, vitamin E, fish oil, ginkgo, and St. John’s wort. Never stop prescribed medication without medical guidance.
5. Schedule 2–4 weeks before important events for full results and recovery.

For the first 4 hours:

1. Stay upright.
2. Keep cool—avoid exercise, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and prolonged sun.
3. Do not rub or massage the treated areas.
4. Avoid hats or tight headwear.
5. Avoid straw use after lip treatments.

The rest of today:

1. Skip makeup.
2. Gently cleanse your face after 4 hours.

What to Expect:

1. Results begin appearing in 2–10 days.
2. Full results develop in about 14 days.
3. Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising is normal and usually resolves quickly.