• Minimize bruising by avoiding aspirin, ibuprofen/NSAIDs, fish oil, vitamin E, alcohol and blood thinning agents
• Try to arrive to your appointment with clean skin and no makeup if possible
• Inform your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have autoimmune conditions, or have had recent treatments to the area
• Avoid dental work and vaccines within 2 weeks before treatment
• Consider taking arnica 1-2 days before treatment and continuing for several days after to help minimize bruising and swelling. Avoid use if you have liver disease.

• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, excessive heat exposure, and hot steamy showers
• Avoid makeup and keep the injection sites clean
• Apply a cold compress as needed for 15 minutes every hour to reduce swelling
• Sleep with your head slightly elevated to reduce swelling
• Avoid touching or manipulating the treated areas

These side effects are temporary and can take up to 2 weeks to subside

• Mild redness, swelling, bruising, and tenderness
• Uneven or asymmetrical appearance due to swelling
• Small bumps at the injection sites

• Increasing redness, warmth, or signs of infection
• Severe or worsening pain
• Skin discoloration or blanching
• Vision changes
• Persistent swelling or unevenness after 2 weeks

Results from SkinVive develop gradually as the product integrates into the skin and improves hydration. If you have concerns about your results after 2 weeks, please schedule a follow-up appointment.