Pre-Care Instructions
If you are displaying signs of cold or flu, the treatment should be rescheduled
Contact lenses must be removed when performing treatments around the eyes & must not be used for 72 hours post-procedure
Must wait 12 weeks after Lasik surgery if having having a treatment around the eye area
Mitral Valve Prolapse: If you require antibiotics when you visit the dentist then you will need to be cleared by your doctor & obtain a prescription for antibiotics
If you want a fibroblast treatment done in an area that has had surgery, including
Liposuction, you have to wait 10-12 months to allow the area to heal.Skin should not be inflamed in the area we are treating prior to procedure
If you have a sunburn/suntan, treatment should be postponed for up to 6 weeks or until tan/burn signs disappear
Must wait 4 weeks after any Laser treatments, skin peel, microneedling or PDO threads to have a Fibroblast treatment
If having upper eyelid treatment, eyelash extensions MUST be removed prior to treatment and re-applied after 6 weeks
Discontinue Latisse 1 week prior to treatment if having eyelids done
Discontinue use of any cleaners, creams and serums containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid, Alpha hydroxy acid, lactic acid & Retin A for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
Discontinue Retinol for 2 weeks prior to treatment
Accutane must be discontinued 1 year prior to treatments
It is recommended to wait at least 3 weeks after any filler has been administered to an area that is going to treated
It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after Botox injections to have a Fibroblast treatment. Wait 4 weeks after a fibroblast treatment to have any injections on the treated area.
Contraindications
If you are susceptible to hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
Must not be allergic to Lidocaine, Tetracaine or Prilocaine which is used to numb the treatment area
If you have an Autoimmune disorder such as Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, healing disorders, lymphatic drainage issues or poor wound healing
It is not recommended to treat any areas effected by Rosacea, Psoriasis, Eczema, Melasma
Uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure
History of hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation
Pacemaker/Defibrillator or other medical device with an electrical current
Epilepsy- Must be compliant with medication & no seizure within the past 2 years
History of cancer or have had chemotherapy in the past 5 years
If you are taking blood thinners (Warfarin, Eliquis, Coumadin etc..), Antabuse
Metal implants/plates
If you are pregnant
If you are breastfeeding, you must wait 3 months post breastfeeding to have a treatment (due to higher risk of hyperpigmentation from increased hormone levels)
This treatment is only recommended on light-medium skin tones. It is not recommended on anyone with skin tone 5 or darker on the Fitzpatrick scale.
You must not display HerpesSimplex Virus (Cold Sores/Fever blisters) You must reschedule your appt if you are experiencing an outbreak. You have experienced Herpes Simplex in the past you must see your doctor & obtain a prescription for Valtrex & begin taking it 3 days before treatment and for 4 days following.
