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Your First Aesthetic Treatment: What to Expect
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Before & After Instructions:
A little preparation and proper aftercare can help you have a comfortable treatment experience and recover well.
Please follow any additional instructions provided by your Northpoint provider, as recommendations may vary depending on your treatment.
Neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau)
Before Your Appointment:
Arrive with clean skin whenever possible.
Tell us about any recent procedures, medication changes, or medical concerns.
Bruising is possible, so plan ahead of important events.
After Your Appointment:
Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas for 24 hours.
Avoid strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day.
Minor redness, swelling, or bruising may occur.
Results typically develop over 3-5 days, with full results generally visible within 2 weeks.
We always want to know what you think! Please reach out if you are unhappy in any way and we will get you in for a quick appointment.
Dermal Fillers
Before Your Appointment:
Tell us about allergies, medications, recent illnesses, or dental procedures.
Avoid scheduling immediately before a major event.
Arrive with clean skin whenever possible.
After Your Appointment:
Expect some swelling, tenderness, or bruising for 3-7 days after your procedure
Avoid intense exercise for 24–48 hours.
Do not massage treated areas unless instructed.
A cool compress may help with swelling.
Allow approximately 2 weeks for initial swelling to settle, although some areas may take longer.
Important: Severe or increasing pain, white or dusky skin discoloration, or any vision changes require immediate medical attention.
Microneedling (Standard & RF)
Before Your Appointment:
Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure.
Follow your provider's instructions about temporarily stopping retinoids or exfoliating products.
Let us know about cold sores, active breakouts, or skin infections.
After Your Appointment:
Redness, warmth, swelling, and sensitivity are expected.
Use only gentle cleansing and approved skincare products.
Avoid makeup for the rest of the day after your treatment. You may resume normal skincare the next day.
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and excessive heat until initial irritation settles.
Avoid retinoids, acids, and exfoliants for 3-5 days, or until your skin has recovered.
Protect your skin carefully from the sun.
Vascular Laser & IPL Treatments
Before Your Appointment:
Avoid tanning and recent excessive sun exposure.
Tell us about medications, cold sores, or recent skin treatments.
Follow any specific skincare restrictions provided by your clinician.
After Your Appointment:
Redness, warmth, and mild swelling may occur.
Treated brown spots may temporarily darken before fading.
Use gentle skincare and avoid irritating products.
Avoid picking, scrubbing, or exfoliating treated skin.
Protect your skin from the sun and use sunscreen as directed.
Follow your provider's specific instructions regarding makeup, cleansing, and healing time.
CoolPeel & CO₂ Laser
Before Your Appointment:
Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure.
Let us know about recent skin treatments, medications, cold sores, or skin infections.
Follow any skincare preparation instructions from your provider.
After Your Appointment:
Day 0 — Treatment Day
Apply only Aquaphor until bedtime.
Expect a sensation similar to a mild or moderate sunburn.
Use vinegar soaks only if instructed by your provider (for deeper procedures)
Day 1
Wash your face gently - morning and evening with cleanser provided in your after care kit.
Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor throughout the day and before bed.
The sunburn sensation should be improving.
Day 2
Gently cleanse morning and evening.
Apply plain moisturizer and SPF in the morning.
Apply plain moisturizer at night.
Your skin may begin to feel rough, similar to sandpaper. Once you feel the sandpaper bumps, the wounds are all healed and you can stop using Aquaphor.
Days 3–5
Continue gentle cleansing twice daily.
Use plain moisturizer and SPF during the day.
Apply plain moisturizer at night.
Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate the treated skin.
Days 6–7
You may resume your regular skincare routine once the sandpaper-like texture has resolved, provided your skin is fully healed and your provider has not instructed otherwise.
Always follow your provider's individualized instructions, especially if you received a more intensive CO₂ treatment. If you experience swelling that seems intense, call the office. Sometimes, you will require a prescription for Prednisone to calm things down, but the swelling is part of the healing process and is very expected - especially for deep CO2 treatments.
Chemical Peels
Before Your Appointment:
Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure.
Follow instructions about stopping retinoids, exfoliating acids, or other active skincare.
Let us know about cold sores, recent procedures, or skin irritation.
After Your Appointment:
Redness, dryness, tightness, and peeling may occur.
Use only approved gentle cleansers and moisturizers.
Do not pick or pull peeling skin.
Avoid scrubs, retinoids, and exfoliating acids until fully healed.
Avoid direct sun exposure while healing.
Use sunscreen as directed once appropriate.
Our stronger 20% TCA peel requires a separate, more detailed recovery plan. Always follow the instructions provided at your visit.
Questions or Concerns?
Please contact Northpoint if you experience increasing redness, worsening pain, unusual swelling, drainage, fever, or any symptoms that concern you.
Seek emergency medical attention for vision changes, severe or unusual pain after filler, concerning skin discoloration, difficulty breathing, or difficulty swallowing.
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