Treatment Pre-Care and Post-Care

At Cedars Aesthetics & Wellness, your safety, comfort, and results are our top priorities. Each treatment we offer is accompanied by specific pre-care and post-care guidelines designed to help you achieve the best possible outcome and minimize any risk of side effects.

Before your appointment, please take a few moments to review the pre-care and post-care instructions for your treatment. Following these recommendations ensures your skin is properly prepared, supports optimal healing, and enhances the longevity of your results.

Pre-Care for Laser Treatments and Microneedling

No sun exposure or tanning in the last 4 weeks
No waxing, plucking, threading, sugaring in the last 4-6 weeks
No injectables in the area for the last 4 weeks
No history of keloid scarring
No accutane or isotretinoin use in the last 6 months
Not pregnant or breast feeding
No open sores on treatment area
No history of skin cancer on treatment area
Moles will not be treated
No acne or eczema flare up on treatment area
If you are diabetic lower limbs will not be treated
No surgical pins or plates under treated area

Post- Care for Laser Treatments and Microneedling

No sun/UV exposure or self tanner for 2 weeks post treatment
No shaving for 48-72 hours post treatment
No waxing, plucking, threading, or hair removal creams between treatments
Avoid harsh products such as bleaching creams, perfumed products, topicals such as retinols, glycolic acids, Vitamin C, or any other actives for 48 hours
Avoid very hot baths/ showers, steam rooms, hot tubs, pools, suana for 1 week
Avoid exfoliating or peels for 1 week
Avoid rough or tight clothing for 24-48 hours
Keep hydrated
Use SPF of 30 or above on treated areas
Redness and mild irritation can occur for 24-48 hours post treatment
If blistering or increased pain occurs please contact us immediately

Post- Care for Neuromodulators

Remain upright for the next 4 hours
Avoid touching or rubbing the treated area for the next 24 hours
Bruising can occur and should resolve over the next week
No make up for the next 4 hours
No exercise, swimming, hot saunas, and sweating for at least 24 hours
Avoid irritating skin care products such as retinoids and glycolic acid for 24 hours
Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours post treatment as it can increase the risk of bruising
If pain management is required use tylenol (if not allergic) instead of NSAIDs as this can increase the risk of bruising
If you had a lip flip you may experience difficulty drinking through straws, whistling, or pronoucing certain words, this is temporary and will resolve in about 2 weeks
Use sun protection as sun exposure can negatively affect longevity of results
Please contact us if any you are experiencing excessive pain or if signs of an infection occur, such as fever, redness, or pus occurs arund treated sites

Post- Care for Dermal Fillers

Swelling, redness, and bruising can occur
Keep hydrated
Avoid touching or rubbing the injected area
Avoiding sleeping on the treated area for 3-5 nights
No make up for the next 4 hours
No exercise, swimming, hot saunas, and sweating for 2-3 days
Avoid irritating skin care products such as retinoids and glycolic acid for 2-3 days
Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours post treatment as it can increase the risk of bruising
Avoid air travel for 72 hours
Avoid dental work for 2 weeks
If pain management is required use tylenol (if not allergic) instead of NSAIDs as this can increase the risk of bruising
Avoid laser treatments for 1 month and chemical peels for 2 weeks
Use sun protection as sun exposure can negatively affect longevity of results
Please contact us if any you are experiencing excessive pain, if you suspect a vascular occlusion, or if signs of an infection occur, such as fever, redness, or pus occurs around treated sites

Post- Care for PRP

Swelling, redness, and bruising can occur and will subside in the next few days
Keep hydrated
Avoid touching or rubbing the injected area for the next 6 hours
No make up, skincare, or sunscreen for the next 24 hours
No exercise, swimming, hot saunas, and sweating for 48 hours
If you had your hair/ scalp treated, avoid washing your head for 24 hours
Avoid chemical peels and laser treatments for the next 2 weeks
Avoid retinoids and glycolic acid for 24-48 hours
Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours post treatment as it can increase the risk of bruising
If pain management is required use tylenol (if not allergic) instead of NSAIDs as this can increase the risk of bruising
Please contact us if any you are experiencing excessive pain or if signs of an infection occur, such as fever, redness, or pus occurs arund treated sites