COSMETIC INJECTABLES

• Avoid touching, massaging or rubbing the affected area in any way for at least 24 hours, so as to prevent the botox from spreading to other muscles.
• Avoid placing excessive pressure on the treated area(s) for the first few days; when cleansing your face or applying makeup, be very gentle.
• Recommended to try and exercise your treated muscles for 1-2 hours after treatment (e.g. practice frowning, raising your eyebrows, and squinting). This will help Botox/Nuceiva work into your muscles.
• Avoid exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day; you may resume other normal activities/routines immediately.
• Avoid lying down for at least, four hours after the treatment, to prevent Botox/Nuceiva from moving to other areas
• Avoid doing treatments, like microdermabrasion, facials and chemical peels at least wait for a minimum of 2 weeks (or as directed by your practitioner) before receiving any skin care or laser treatments.
• A cold pack or gel can help you to reduce swelling and minimise bruising, but it’s important to avoid pressure, even after a couple of days, to ensure the success of the Botox/Nuceiva.
• You may take an Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.
• Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Remember to apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.

Please contact us at 604-338-9434 if you have any questions or concerns.

We recommend always book a consultation with Dr.Noshad prior to your PRF appointment to ensure the optimal preparation for the treatment! 

Before PRF

1-2 weeks before your appointment

• Eat healthy! Prioritize dark green vegetables, whole foods and hydrate a lot – at least 2L of water per day in the days leading up to treatment. Avoid fast and fried food, and alcohol in general.
• Increase your exercise 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Suspend the use of any blood thinning agents such as Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Ginkgo Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids (EFA and DHA), etc. before and after treatment to minimize bruising and bleeding.
• Discontinue the use of retinoids of any kind.
• Avoid treatments that might make your skin sensitive, such as lasers, chemical peels, waxing, etc. 
• Avoid tylenol, aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications.
• Take vitamin C (1000-2000g/day in divided doses) to encourage collagen remodeling (not essential, just a suggestion).

48 hours before your appointment

• Don’t drink any alcohol and caffeine, and try to exercise more. 
• Avoid overexposure to heat or direct sunlight, and wear SPF.
• Refrain from NSAIDs (Aspirin, Advil, etc.), ginkgo, and fish oil 2 days prior to treatment, as these will thin the blood and increase bleeding time

Hair restoration treatment

• Bring a clean hat on the day of your treatment; your hair will be matted down from the numbing cream and you may want to wear a hat when you leave your appointment
• Shower the night before or the morning of your appointment, and refrain from wearing hair products on the day of your appointment.

After PRF

PRF Facial

*After the treatment, it is normal to have some minor bruising, redness and swelling in the local area.

• Avoid applying any creams or makeup in the treated areas for 6-8 hours
• Avoid touching or massaging the treated area in the first 24 hours
• Do not exercise for 1-2 days
• Avoid any anticoagulant and blood thinners for 1-2 weeks to reduce risk of bruising
• Avoid sun exposure, hot baths, saunas and related activities for 2-3 days

PRF for Hair Restoration

* After the treatment, it is usual that more hair shedding may occur, due to the fact that we are stimulating a new growth cycle. New healthier hairs are coming in and will push some existing older hairs out of the hair follicle. This process occurs naturally, but PRF treatment speeds up this growth cycle. Hairs that fall out are often no longer in a growth phase, which is why PRF stimulates new growth from these follicles

• Refrain from showering, exercise, touching scalp and applying hair products for 12 hours
• Refrain from taking NSAIDs (Aspirin, Advil, etc.), as these will halt the healing process.
• Eat healthy! Prioritize dark green vegetables, whole foods and hydrate a lot – at least 2L of water per day in the days leading up to treatment.

Please contact us if you have any questions or  start to experience signs of infection (fever, chills, prolonged redness of scalp or tenderness beyond 48 hours, swelling of scalp, pain).