PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Hydrate ​– moisturize skin in the morning and evening, and drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to completely hydrate your skin and optimize treatment results.

2. Medications - you may be provided a prescription for anti-viral medication prophylaxis, 3-4 days prior to the procedure if you have a history of Herpes Simplex to avoid outbreak.

3. Topical retinoid/retinol should be discontinued 3-4 days prior to treatment. Discontinue any irritant topical agents for 2-3 days prior to treatment (AHAs, Vit C, BHAs, exfoliants).

4. Avoid any prolonged direct exposure to the sun, if you must be in the sun use a zinc oxide sunscreen of at least SPF 30+. Also avoid self-tanner and spray tanning for 7-10 days prior to treatment.

5. Arrive for treatment with clean skin. There should be no lotion, make-up, perfume, powder, bath/shower oil present on the skin in the area to be treated.

6. Avoid taking anticoagulants for 10 days before treatment (OTC: advil, ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, vit e), if medical condition allows. Consult with your physician.

You cannot be treated with Morpheus8 if you have/are:

• Permanent implant in the treated area such as metal plates, screws and metal piercing or silicon, unless deep enough in the periosteal plane.

• Pregnancy and nursing.

• Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders or sensory disturbances (read: seizures)

• Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV or use of immunosuppressive medications.

• Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction and hormonal virilization.

• Accurate use in the past 6 months

• Irritable skin like excessively tanned skin from sun, tanning beds or tanning creams and sprays within the last two weeks.

See above for PRF with microneedling prep.

See below for PRF injection prep.

For improved results:

-Hydrate (for venipuncture and for PRF quality)

-Exercise before your treatment

-No meat or sugar 24 hours before your treatment

For all injectables, please avoid the following for the week prior, unless directed by a healthcare provider (to minimize bruising):

Alcohol (especially red wine)

NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aspirin)

Fish Oil supplements

Vitamin E supplements

Garlic Supplements

To combat bruising: take a daily Arnica tablet one week up leading up to your appointment.

For dermal fillers:

No dental work two weeks before/after lip filler

No smoking (will delay healing and risks infection around the mouth)

No vaccinations in the past month.

If you have a history of cold sores, please take antiviral therapy starting 48 hours before your treatment to combat potential outbreak.

Avoid any tanning for 2 weeks prior to treatment. This includes any form of self-tanners.

Avoid Accutane (or isotretinoin products) for 6 months prior.

Let your skin practitioner know if you have a history of hyperpigmentation or melasma.

Photosensitizing medications including doxycycline and minocycline should be discontinued three days prior to the treatment.

Anticipate a social “downtime” of 2-3 days before any redness, swelling and sloughing of the sunspots has subsided.

Avoid retinol and other irritant topical agents (Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, BHAs) for 4 days prior to treatment.

If applicable, please come clean-shaven in the areas to be treated (this usually means the face and neck).

Closely shave the treatment area the day before your appointment time.

Only shave the treatment area during your treatment process, no plucking, waxing, bleaching, threading or any method of hair removal that will pull the hair out by the root. The hair must remain intact beneath the skin.

Arrive to your appointment with clean skin: do not apply creams, lotions, or deodorant.

Use of tanning beds, self-tanning lotion, creams, and sun exposure on the area to be treated must be avoided for 2 weeks prior to treatment. This is extremely important to avoid blistering and potential scarring.

Wear a broad spectrum SPF 30 or more on the treatment area every day for the duration of your treatment process.

If you are now or at any time during your treatment process orally or topically using photosensitive medications (antibiotics, St. Johns Wort, Accutane, etc) please inform us immediately. You must be off these drugs for 10 days to 6 months depending on the drug before you can be treated safely.

Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing products for 2 days prior to treatment.

Avoid Retin-A, Retinols, Glycolics, Salicylics on the treatment area 3 days prior to treatment.

6 Weeks Before Treatment

• Discontinue waxing, plucking, or threading. You may only shave the area.

2–4 Weeks Before Treatment

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning (including self-tanners) on the treatment area.

24 Hours Before Treatment

• Shave the treatment area thoroughly. Do not leave stubble.

• Do not use any creams, lotions, deodorants, or makeup on the area.

• Avoid exfoliating acids or retinoids on the area.

Day of Treatment

• Do not wear makeup, lotion, deodorant, or perfume on the treatment area.

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing to allow access to the area.

Medications

• Let us know if you're taking antibiotics, Accutane, or any photosensitizing medications.

• Inform us of any recent illness, new diagnoses, or changes to your health.

HYDRATE

Drink plenty of water before and after your appointment. Proper hydration is essential for flushing out toxins released by destroyed fat cells and helping with overall detoxification.

It can also help you replenish lost electrolytes, avoid inflammation, and promote healthy digestion.

EAT SENSIBLY

Avoid eating a heavy meal right before or after treatment. You should also limit alcohol and caffeine.

In general, proper nutrition is important to achieving and maintaining your body contouring goals.

EXERCISE

While you should avoid strain and overexertion, which can lead to inflammation, it's a good idea to engage in some type of physical activity after your session. Exercise stimulates lymphatic flow throughout the body which helps with removing fat cells from the treated area.

DO stop any retinoids such as Tazorac, Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Veltin, Epiduo or Ziana for 3 days prior to treatment.

If you have a history of cold sores, or prior use of Accutane, please DO let the nurse or physician know.

Must be on tretinoin or clinical-strength retinoid for 4-6 weeks prior to prep for results.

Avoid active skincare and sun for 3 days. Must prep with O2 tox. No moisturizer the week leading up.