SKINVIVE
PREPARING FOR YOUR SKINVIVE TREATMENT:
The most common side effects for a Skinvive treatment are swelling and bruising. So, with that in mind, planning your treatment for a timeframe where potential swelling and bruising won’t disrupt your life too severely. Avoid treatments at least 2-4 weeks from any major event.
If you have an active infection anywhere in the body, you can not be treated and need to be rescheduled.
Avoid dental work for at least 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your filler treatment.
If you suffer from cold sores more than a few times a year, you may need to be pretreated with Valtrex. Please let us know.
Avoid alcohol, aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil, non-steriodal anti-inflamatory medications like ibuprofen and Advil 3 days prior to treatment to decrease the risk of bruising.
To avoid possible discomfort, you can take 1000mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) one hour before your scheduled appointment.
You may apply topical Arnica or take oral Arnica as directed 3 days prior to treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and after treatment to assist in clearing bruising.
Drinking 8 oz. of pineapple juice twice a day for 2-3 days before and 2-3 days after injections may also help with potential bruising and swelling.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT:
One hour before your appointment, you can take 1000mg of Tylenol to help with the potential discomfort. When you arrive at Simplicity Aesthetics, you will have before pictures taken and your skin will be cleansed and a topical numbing cream will be applied. While you are numbing any last minute concerns will be addressed, consents will be signed and your filler will be prepared. The numbing cream will be removed and your skin will be cleansed with a medical grade antibacterial cleanser. The treated areas will be iced to decrease the chance of bruising and the Skinvive will be injected into the areas of concern.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:
If you have bruising:
Bruising is a common side effect to a Skinvive treatment and should be expected.
Continue using your oral and topical Arnica and drinking pineapple juice. This will help clear the bruising more quickly.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, ginkgo, St. John’s Wort, turmeric, vitamin E and alcohol for several days to prevent the bruises from getting worse.
Make up can cover bruising. Peach tones work well to cover purple bruising, while green tones can cover reds. There are also makeup kits on the market specifically for covering bruises.
If you have swelling:
Swelling is a common side effect with a filler treatment and should be expected. Swelling from the procedure may last up to a week. You can use cold compresses, take antihistamine medications like Zyrtec.
RESULTS TAKE TIME.
If you are concerned about anything before your follow up appointment, please reach out via text with a picture. (833) 528-7318.
