TREATMENT TIME: 60-90 Minutes
ANESTHETIC: Topical Numbing, Injectable Numbing, Ice, and/or Vibrating T-Bar
RECOVERY TIME: Up to 2 weeks for bruising. Swelling is typical for a couple days.
NOTICEABLE RESULTS: Subtle results will develop over 6-12 weeks after treatment. Results will not be noticeable until then.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS NEEDED: Whole treatment plan is typically 1 vial per decade of life. 1-2 vials done per treatment, typically scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.
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
- 5-5-5 Rule: Massage the treated area for 5 minutes 5 times per day for 5 days.
- 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.
