Health and Beauty Consultant LLCJolanta, RN · Master Injector

For Our Patients

Treatment Safety Summaries

A simple, plain-language overview of what each treatment is, how to prepare, what to expect afterward, and when to call us. Always feel free to ask questions before your visit.

Neurotoxins (Botox · Dysport · Xeomin · Jeuveau)

Tiny injections that gently relax specific facial muscles to soften lines from frowning, squinting, and forehead movement.

What to Expect

  • •Quick visit — usually 10 to 20 minutes
  • •Mild pinch with a very small needle; no downtime
  • •Results begin in 3–7 days and look their best around day 14
  • •Lasts about 3 to 4 months

Before Your Visit

  • •Avoid blood thinners, fish oil, and alcohol for 24–48 hours if possible
  • •Come with a clean face — no heavy makeup
  • •Tell us about recent dental work, illness, or vaccines

Aftercare

  • •Stay upright for 4 hours; no lying flat or face-down naps
  • •No facials, massage, exercise, alcohol, or saunas for 24 hours
  • •Use gentle facial expressions for an hour — no rubbing the area

Call Us If You Notice

  • •Drooping eyelid or uneven brow that worries you
  • •Trouble swallowing, breathing, or new double vision
  • •Severe headache that won't ease with acetaminophen

Not appropriate for

Pregnancy or breastfeeding · Active skin infection in the treatment area · Known allergy to the product · Certain neuromuscular conditions

Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers

Smooth gels made of a sugar your body already produces. Used to add volume, balance contours, and refresh lips, cheeks, jawline, chin, and under-eyes.

What to Expect

  • •Numbing cream is applied first; the product itself contains lidocaine
  • •A blunt cannula or fine needle is used depending on the area
  • •Some swelling, tenderness, or bruising is normal for a few days
  • •Most fillers last 6 to 18 months depending on type and area

Before Your Visit

  • •Avoid blood thinners, fish oil, vitamin E, and alcohol 24–48 hours prior
  • •Don't schedule within 2 weeks of a major event — allow swelling to settle
  • •Tell us if you've had cold sores, dental work, or recent vaccines

Aftercare

  • •Ice on and off for the first day; sleep slightly elevated
  • •No exercise, alcohol, heat, or facials for 24–48 hours
  • •Avoid dental work for 2 weeks when possible
  • •Be gentle — no aggressive massage unless we instruct you

Call Us If You Notice

  • •Skin turning white, blue, blotchy, or unusually painful
  • •Any change in vision, severe headache, or eye pain
  • •Increasing redness, warmth, or fever after several days

Not appropriate for

Pregnancy or breastfeeding · Active infection or cold sore at the site · Known allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine · Recent or imminent major dental procedures

PRP / PRF & EZ-Gel

Treatments made from a small sample of your own blood. The healing factors are concentrated and reintroduced to refresh skin, brighten under-eyes, support hair growth, or gently restore volume (EZ-Gel).

What to Expect

  • •A simple blood draw, then a short spin in our centrifuge
  • •Numbing cream before tiny injections or microneedling channels
  • •Mild swelling and pink skin for 1–3 days; under-eye puffiness up to a week
  • •A series of 3 sessions about 4–6 weeks apart works best

Before Your Visit

  • •Hydrate well the day before and morning of
  • •Eat a normal meal beforehand to make the blood draw easier
  • •Skip blood thinners and alcohol 24–48 hours prior if possible

Aftercare

  • •Don't wash the treated area for 4–6 hours; no makeup for 24 hours
  • •Skip retinoids and exfoliants for 5 days
  • •Mineral SPF 50 daily — sun protection is essential

Call Us If You Notice

  • •Spreading redness, warmth, or fever
  • •Severe pain or skin discoloration that doesn't improve

Not appropriate for

Active blood disorders or bleeding conditions · Active cancer or autoimmune flare · Pregnancy or breastfeeding · Active infection at the treatment site

Sculptra (Poly-L-Lactic Acid)

A collagen-stimulating treatment that works gradually — gently rebuilding your own collagen for a softer, lifted, natural look over months.

What to Expect

  • •Treatment series of 2–4 visits, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
  • •Results build slowly over 3–6 months and last up to 2 years
  • •Mild swelling and bruising are common for a few days
  • •Massage is part of the treatment — we'll show you how

Before Your Visit

  • •Avoid blood thinners and alcohol 24–48 hours before your visit
  • •Hydrate well — Sculptra works best on well-hydrated skin
  • •Tell us about any history of nodules or autoimmune conditions

Aftercare

  • •Follow the "Rule of 5s": massage the area 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days
  • •Ice on and off for the first 24 hours
  • •Avoid heat, sauna, alcohol, and intense exercise for 48 hours
  • •Daily SPF — sun slows collagen building

Call Us If You Notice

  • •A small bump or lump develops weeks later
  • •Persistent redness, tenderness, or skin changes

Not appropriate for

Pregnancy or breastfeeding · Keloid scarring tendency · Active autoimmune flare · Known allergy to product components

Biomicroneedling

A gentle treatment that uses tiny micro-channels in the skin paired with bio-active serums (such as growth factors or PRF) to brighten tone, smooth texture, and refine fine lines.

What to Expect

  • •Numbing cream applied for about 30 minutes
  • •Mild redness and warmth like a sunburn for 12–24 hours
  • •Light flaking days 3–5 as skin renews
  • •Best results after a series of 3–6 sessions, 3–4 weeks apart

Before Your Visit

  • •Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids 5 days prior
  • •No tanning or sunburn within 2 weeks of treatment
  • •Tell us if you have a history of cold sores so we can prescribe prevention

Aftercare

  • •No makeup for 12–24 hours
  • •Gentle cleanser and bland moisturizer only for 5 days
  • •Mineral SPF 50 starting day 2 — no direct sun or sweating for 48 hours
  • •Avoid actives (retinoids, vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs) for 5 days

Call Us If You Notice

  • •Cold sore outbreak begins after treatment
  • •Redness, warmth, or tenderness that worsens after 48 hours

Not appropriate for

Active acne breakouts, eczema, or rosacea flare in the area · Recent isotretinoin (within 6 months) · Pregnancy or breastfeeding · History of keloid scarring

Microneedling with Radiofrequency (RF)

Combines tiny needles with gentle radiofrequency energy to firm, lift, and refine skin from within — excellent for laxity, scars, pores, and jawline definition.

What to Expect

  • •Numbing cream applied for 30–45 minutes for comfort
  • •Redness and mild swelling for 1–3 days
  • •Possible tiny grid marks that fade within 24–72 hours
  • •A series of 3 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart; collagen continues to remodel for 3–6 months

Before Your Visit

  • •Stop retinoids and exfoliants 5 days prior
  • •No active tan or sunburn for at least 2 weeks before
  • •Tell us about any history of cold sores

Aftercare

  • •Hydrocortisone 1% may be used briefly if redness feels intense
  • •No makeup for 24 hours; no exercise or heat for 48 hours
  • •Mineral SPF 50 daily for 2 weeks — sun protection is critical
  • •Avoid actives (retinoids, AHAs, vitamin C) for 5–7 days

Call Us If You Notice

  • •Blistering, open skin, or signs of infection
  • •Cold sore outbreak begins
  • •Darkening of skin in the treated area

Not appropriate for

Pregnancy or breastfeeding · Active infection or breakout in the area · Recent isotretinoin (within 6 months) · Pacemaker or active electronic implant in the treatment field

Questions before your appointment?

Call us at 630-205-0889 — we're happy to walk through any concerns. After hours, please go to your nearest emergency room for severe pain, vision changes, or difficulty breathing.

This information is educational and does not replace personalized medical advice. Your provider will review your full history and treatment plan during your consultation.