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(mailto: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