DO’s

• Wash your skin thoroughly with a gentle cleanser
• Drink plenty of water, it’s ideal to be well hydrated for your treatment
• Exercise BEFORE your appointment, as you shouldn’t workout for at least 24 hours after your treatment

DONT’s

• Don’t Apply makeup prior to your appointment
• Don’t drink alcoholic at least three days before your appointment
• Don’t take blood thinning or vasodilating medications or supplements during the week before your appointment.
  Examples of medications that should be avoided include but are not limited to:
  • Aspirin (even small doses like 81mg!)
  • Excedrin
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve)
  • Celecoxib (Celebrex)
  • Fish/krill oil/Omega 3’s
  • Glucosamine
  • Vitamin E
  • Garlic
  • Ginkgo
  • Ginseng
  • St. John’s Wart

DO’s

• Wash your skin thoroughly with a gentle cleanser
• Exercise BEFORE your appointment, as you shouldn’t workout for at least 24 hours after your treatment
• Apply a cold compress for 5 to 15 minutes before your appointment to constrict the blood vessels
• Tell your nurse injector if you have ever experienced a cold sore on or around your lips, an anti-viral medication may be prescribed to avoid an outbreak.
• Consider taking Arnica Montana 12X 2-3 days before treatment. Arnica is a dietary supplement that can reduce bleeding and inflammation.
• Eat 1 cup of pineapple within 3 days of your appointment. Enzymes contained in the fruit can reduce inflammation and bruising.

DONT’s

• Don’t Apply makeup prior to your appointment
• Don’t drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages at least three days before and after your appointment
• Don’t schedule dental procedures including cleanings 2 weeks before and after injections.
• Don’t wax, tweeze, bleach, or use hair removal products on the treatment area for at least two days before the treatment.
• Don’t use anti-aging skincare products containing Tretinoin (Retin-A, Steivaa), Retinol, Retinoid, Glycolic Acid, or other exfoliating agents within 3 days of your appointment
• Don’t take blood thinning or vasodilating medications or supplements during the week before your appointment.
  Examples of medications that should be avoided include but are not limited to:
  • Aspirin (even small doses like 81mg!)
  • Excedrin
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve)
  • Celecoxib (Celebrex)
  • Fish/krill oil/Omega 3’s
  • Glucosamine
  • Vitamin E
  • Garlic
  • Ginkgo
  • Ginseng
  • St. John’s Wart
  • If you take Warfarin, Coumadin or Plavix discuss this with your nurse injector

DO’s

• Bring a book or activity you can enjoy during the treatment
• Moisturize and baby your skin in the weeks before your treatment
• Arrive wearing loose fitting and comfortable clothes
• Cover up and avoid sun exposure and tanning the skin in and around your treatment area in the week before your appointment
• Eat a light meal before your appointment

DONT’s

• Don’t drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours before and after your appointment
• Don’t wax, tweeze, bleach, or use hair removal products on the treatment area for at least two days before the treatment.
• Don’t take blood thinning or vasodilating medications or supplements during the week before your appointment.
  Examples of medications that should be avoided include but are not limited to:
  • Aspirin (even small doses like 81mg!)
  • Excedrin
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve)
  • Celecoxib (Celebrex)
  • Fish/krill oil/Omega 3’s
  • Glucosamine
  • Vitamin E
  • Garlic
  • Ginkgo
  • Ginseng
  • St. John’s Wart
  • If you take Warfarin, Coumadin or Plavix discuss this with your Coolsculpting practitioner

DO’s

• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water 
• Use sunscreen and avoid the sun for several days before your appointment
• Gently wash your skin before your appointment with a non-exfoliating cleanser

DONT’s

• Don’t use exfoliating products for one week before your treatment
• Don’t use AHAs, Retinols, Vitamin A, or topical acne medication for one week before your treatmen

DO’s

• Wash your skin thoroughly with a gentle cleanser
• Drink plenty of water, it’s ideal to be well hydrated for your treatment

DONT’s

• Don’t Apply makeup prior to your appointment
• Don’t drink alcoholic at least three days before your appointment
• Don’t drink caffeinated beverages on the day of your appointment
• Don’t take blood thinning or vasodilating medications or supplements during the week before your appointment.
  Examples of medications that should be avoided include but are not limited to:
  • Aspirin (even small doses like 81mg!)
  • Excedrin
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve)
  • Celecoxib (Celebrex)
  • Fish/krill oil/Omega 3’s
  • Glucosamine
  • Vitamin E
  • Garlic
  • Ginkgo
  • Ginseng
  • St. John’s Wart