Care Guides
Pre-Care & Aftercare Instructions
How you prepare for your treatment, and how you care for your skin afterwards, makes a real difference to your comfort and your results. Find your treatment below for step-by-step instructions before and after your visit.
Clinically reviewed by our Medical Director, Kelly Ross, NP
Find your care guide
Each guide includes what to do before your appointment and how to care for the treated area afterwards.
Injectables
Neuromodulators
Before and after your neuromodulator treatment for fine lines and expression lines.
Injectables
Lip Filler
Before and after your lip filler appointment, including cold sore prevention.
Skin
Microneedling
Before and after microneedling and HydraNeedling, including your at-home recovery routine.
How to use your care guide
01
When you book
Read the pre-care section for your treatment. Some steps, like pausing certain medications or skincare, start up to two weeks before your visit.
02
On the day
Arrive with a clean face unless told otherwise, and let your provider know about any changes to your health or medications.
03
After your treatment
Follow the aftercare section, plus any personalized instructions from your provider. Keep this page bookmarked for easy reference.
Before any injectable or skin treatment
These general guidelines apply to most of our treatments. Your treatment’s guide has the full details.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications such as Advil, and supplements like fish oil and vitamin E, for 72 hours before. Tylenol is OK.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking, vaping or nicotine for 24 hours before your appointment.
- Let us know if you have an active infection or have taken antibiotics in the past two weeks.
- For injectables, avoid vaccines within four weeks and dental work within two weeks of your appointment.
- Always tell your provider about new medications, health conditions or recent treatments.
When to contact us
Some redness, swelling and bruising is normal after many treatments. Please call us right away at (416) 766-0066 if you notice:
- Pain that is severe or getting worse instead of better
- Skin that turns white, grey, blue or dusky, or looks blotchy or mottled
- Blisters, sores or a rash in or near the treated area
- Signs of infection, such as increasing warmth, pus or fever
- Any changes to your vision, or difficulty breathing or swallowing
If symptoms are severe and you cannot reach us, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Care guide FAQ
Are these instructions the same for everyone?
These guides cover our standard instructions. Your provider may give you personalized instructions based on your health history and treatment plan. If they differ, follow your provider’s instructions.
Can I take Tylenol before or after my treatment?
Yes. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is OK. Please avoid Advil and other blood-thinning medications for 72 hours before and after injectable treatments.
When can I exercise after my treatment?
Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after neuromodulator and filler treatments, and for 72 hours after microneedling. Your treatment’s care guide has the full details.
Who writes and reviews these guides?
Our guides are written by our clinical team and reviewed by our Medical Director, Kelly Ross, NP.
Interested in learning more? Book a complimentary consultation for a personalized treatment plan with our expert Nurse Injectors