PRE-TREATMENT

Discontinue the following 3-5 days prior to treatment:

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Aleve)

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Fish oil)

• Vitamin E

• Ginger

• Ginkgo Biloba

• Ginseng

• Garlic

• Alcohol

• Green Tea

If you are using prescription aspirin or blood thinners, do not discontinue use unless permitted by your physician.

Due to potential for bruising/swelling and the timeline of final results, this treatment is not recommended if you have an important event within 3 weeks of treatment.

POST-TREATMENT

• Swelling, redness and bruising can occur.

• Herbal supplements, such as Arnica and cold compresses/ ice packs may be used to decrease bruising and swelling.

• Consumption of Aspirin, Ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs & alcohol for the first 24 hours after your treatment. It may result in bruising.

• Do NOT touch, rub or manipulate areas of injection, unless instructed by your cosmetic injector.

• Avoid strenuous exercise and extreme sports for 3 days.

• Avoid extremes of hot and cold (sun. exposure, sauna, hot yoga, tanning beds and temperatures below -15 C for 2-3 days.

• Avoid sleeping on the treated area for the first 3-5 nights.

• Avoid makeup application for at least 24 H

• Avoid air travel after treatment for at least 72 H.

• Avoid facials and massages that require pressure to be applied to the treated area for 2 weeks.

• Avoid laser skin treatments for 1 month & chemical peels for 2 weeks.

• Avoid dental work for at least 2 weeks after your treatment.

• You may use daily facial products after your treatment, however, be careful not to apply firm pressure during application and Discontinue retinol products for 3 days.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT SWELLING OR DISCOLOURATION (ASIDE FROM BRUISING), ALONG WITH WORSENING PAIN POST TREATMENT, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY AT 587-891-5030 OR EMAIL hello@themmclinic.ca

THE HEALING PROCESS

FIRST 24 HOURS - 2 WEEKS

• SKIN DIMPLING/PUCKERING will be most visible and can be for up to 10 days

• Tightness to areas of thread insertion will be prevalent

• Nerve sensations with regular facial movements

2 - 4 WEEKS

• Nerve sensations can remain predominant with regular facial movements

• Subtle SKIN DIMPLING/PUCKERING FOR UP TO 4 WEEKS POST PROCEDURE

6-8 WEEKS​

• Threads begin to dissolve incrementally & your own collagen begins to replace the thread beginning at 6 weeks and over 20 months.

• You may still feel some parts of threads upon deep palpation or rubbing of the areas (do not recommend palpation or rubbing)

• Although subtle, nerve sensations can last up to 12 weeks post treatment