Post-Care Instructions

What should I avoid? Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas, strenuous exercise, excessive heat, and alcohol for the remainder of the day.Can I lie down? Remain upright for approximately 4 hours after treatment.When will I see results? Results typically begin within several days and may take up to 14 days to fully develop.Is swelling or bruising normal? Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at injection sites can occur and usually resolves quickly.When should I follow up?No need for a follow-up.  Allow a full 14 days before evaluating your final results.

What is normal afterward?Swelling, tenderness, firmness, bruising, and temporary asymmetry can occur. Swelling is often greatest during the first 24–48 hours.What should I avoid? Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, excessive heat during the first 24–48 hours. Avoid sleeping on your face and unnecessary pressure on the treated area for a minimum of 2 weeks. It takes approximately 2 weeks for the product to fully settle.Can I use ice? Yes. Apply a cool compress gently for short intervals, no longer than 10min on. Do not apply excessive pressure. *No icing for lip filler ONLY.When will my filler settle? Most swelling improves within several days, but filler may take approximately 2 weeks to fully settle.When should I contact MODERN immediately? Contact us immediately for severe or increasing pain, unusual blanching or discoloration, cool skin, blistering, rapidly worsening swelling, or any visual changes. Vision changes after filler require emergency medical evaluation.

What should I do after treatment? Massage the treated areas for 5 minutes, 5 times daily, for 5 days, unless your provider instructs you differently.What is normal? Temporary swelling, tenderness, bruising, or small injection-site bumps may occur.When will I see results? Sculptra stimulates gradual collagen production. Improvement develops progressively over days to weeks and fully sets at 3 months. A follow up with your injector will be scheduled for week 8.Is the immediate fullness permanent? No. Early fullness is largely related to the treatment solution and swelling and will decrease before collagen develops.When should I contact MODERN? Contact us for persistent or concerning lumps, increasing redness, warmth, drainage, severe pain, or other unexpected symptoms.

What is normal?Swelling, tenderness, bruising, and temporary unevenness may occur, particularly around the eyes.How long does swelling last? Most swelling improves over 2-3 days. Under-eye swelling can occasionally last longer.What should I avoid? Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, excessive heat, and unnecessary pressure on the area for approximately 24–48 hours.When will I see results? Initial volume may change as swelling resolves. Regenerative benefits develop gradually over the following weeks.

What should I expect? Redness, warmth, tightness, dryness, and mild swelling similar to a sunburn are common for the first 1–3 days.When can I wash my face? Follow your provider's instructions. When cleansing is resumed, use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water.What should I avoid? Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, picking, strenuous exercise, pools, saunas, and excessive heat until the skin has recovered.Can I wear makeup? Avoid makeup for at least the first 24 hours or until the skin barrier has closed and irritation has significantly improved.Do I need sunscreen? Yes. Once appropriate for your skin after treatment, use broad-spectrum SPF 50+ and minimize direct sun exposure for a minimum of 7 days.

Will my skin peel? Possibly. Flaking or peeling varies depending on the peel and your skin response.Can I remove peeling skin? No. Do not pick, peel, scrub, or exfoliate the skin.What products should I avoid? Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other irritating active ingredients until your skin has completely recovered.Can I exercise? Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and excessive heat during the initial recovery period as directed, a minimum of 5-7 days.What is most important? Protect your skin from the sun and use broad-spectrum SPF 50+.

What should I expect? Your skin may feel smoother and slightly more sensitive immediately afterward. Mild redness is possible.What should I avoid? Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and irritating products for 24 hours post treatment.Can I exercise? Avoid excessive heat and heavy sweating for approximately 24 hours if your skin is irritated.Do I need SPF? Yes. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 50+ daily.

What should I expect? Mild redness or sensitivity may occur depending on the products and treatments used.What should I avoid? Avoid aggressive exfoliation, retinoids, picking, and unnecessary irritation for the period recommended by your provider.What should I use at home? Use gentle cleansing, moisturizer, and daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ unless you were given a customized regimen.

What is normal? Swelling, bruising, tenderness, tightness, puckering, and temporary irregularities may occur while the area heals.What should I avoid? Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive facial movements, facial massage, and pressure on the treated areas for 2 weeks.How should I sleep? Sleep on your back with your head elevated and avoid pressure on the treated areas during the initial healing period.When should I call MODERN? Contact us for worsening pain, significant redness or warmth, drainage, fever, thread exposure, or other concerning changes.

What is normal? Mild soreness, redness, or bruising at the injection site may occur.Can I exercise? Most patients may resume normal activities immediately unless instructed otherwise.When should I contact MODERN? Contact us for significant swelling, persistent redness or warmth, rash, difficulty breathing, or other concerning symptoms. Seek emergency care for symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.

What might I notice afterward? Temporary injection-site discomfort, nausea, flushing, headache, lightheadedness, or fatigue may occur in some patients.What should I do afterward? Hydrate well and follow the dosing and frequency recommended by your provider.When should I contact MODERN? Contact us if symptoms are severe, persistent, or unexpected.

What is normal afterward? Mild tenderness or bruising at the IV site can occur.What should I do afterward? Stay hydrated and resume normal activities as tolerated unless instructed otherwise.When should I contact MODERN? Contact us for increasing pain, redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, persistent numbness, or other concerns at the IV site. Seek emergency care for difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, or signs of a severe allergic reaction.

What should I do after my injection? Follow the exact dose, frequency, storage, and administration instructions provided by your clinician.Is injection-site irritation normal? Minor redness, tenderness, or bruising can occur.Should I change my dose if I have side effects? No. Contact your provider before changing your prescribed treatment plan.When should I seek care? Contact MODERN for significant or persistent reactions. Seek emergency care for difficulty breathing, facial or throat swelling, chest pain, fainting, or other severe symptoms.