TREATMENT TIME: 30-60 Minutes
ANESTHETIC: Ice and/or Vibrating T-Bar
RECOVERY TIME: Swelling will be at its peak days 1-5, and can take up to 2-3 weeks for mild swelling to fully subside. Possible bruising/tenderness can last up to 1-2 weeks depending on your body; mild numbness can last 1 month or longer.
NOTICEABLE RESULTS: Up to 4-6 weeks following treatment
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS NEEDED: 2-6 treatments depending on how much volume you have and how well you respond to the treatment
PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- If okayed by your healthcare provider, do not take any blood thinning medications such as, Ibuprofen, Advil, Vitamin E, Fish oil, Excedrin, Aleve, etc. for at least two weeks prior to your treatments
- Avoid alcohol for at least two days prior to your appointment. This will help reduce the bleeding, bruising, and swelling during and after your injections.
- Stay hydrated and avoid coming in on an empty stomach.
- We recommend taking Arnica tablets 2-3 days before your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.
POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid massaging the treatment area.
- Ice the treatment area: 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off for the first 24 hours while awake to help limit the anticipated swelling.
- Avoid strenuous or high-heat activity for 48 hours after treatment.
- Stay well-hydrated.
- If okayed by your healthcare provider, avoid taking any blood thinning medications (listed above) for at least 6 hours after treatment
- We recommend taking Arnica tablets 5-7 days after your treatment to reduce the risk of bruising.
- You may take an antihistamine (like Benadryl or Claritin) for the next few days to decrease inflammatory response.
- Watch skin for any unusual discoloration or bruising. Alert the Rise team immediately if you notice anything unusual.
- Avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours.
- Sleeping with your head elevated can limit swelling.
- Avoid aggressive facial massage for 48 hours.
