You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a rash, cold sore, or open sores in the treatment area.
You will experience swelling and bruising for three – five days post treatment, which will begin decreasing over a few weeks. Swelling can last four – six weeks.
Results are not immediate. Results may be seen as early as four weeks post-treatment, but full results will not be noticed until 12 weeks post-treatment. Numbness can last up to 12 weeks.
Many patients need two to three treatments to achieve the desired results. A follow-up appointment should be scheduled four to six weeks after the first treatment.
Avoid
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications three—to four days after treatment. Medications such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDS have a blood-thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
Avoid extreme temperatures
Such as hot showers or Jacuzzis for 24 hours after treatment.
Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages or sodium.
To avoid excess swelling, do not consume alcoholic beverages or sodium for three days after treatment.
Avoid strenuous exercise
for 24 hours post-treatment.
Sleep on your back
Elevate your head to decrease swelling.
Ice packs may be used
To the treated area during the first 12 hours.
Do NOT massage the injection site.
Swelling, tenderness, bruising, numbness, and areas of firm nodules may occur and will resolve over time without intervention.
