Injectables Before & After Care
Botox, Filler, PRP, Sculptra
Botox
What to Expect
Neurotoxins are the cornerstone of a solid aesthetic foundation, helping smooth fine lines and refresh your look. During your consultation, our nurse injector will take the time to understand your goals and determine which of our four neurotoxins is right for you. Treatment is quick, virtually painless, and uses the latest techniques for your comfort and safety.
Results typically take 7 to 14 days to take full effect. At 14 to 21 days post-treatment, if an area needs a little more attention, you may come in for a complimentary refresh appointment. Results generally last 3 to 5 months.
Before Your Appointment
• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior. Alcohol thins the blood and increases bruising.
• Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for 2 weeks prior if possible, including aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John's Wort, omega-3 / fish oil, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDs.
• Schedule your appointment at least 4 weeks before any major event. Results appear in about 2 weeks, and bruising or swelling can occur during that time.
• Stop Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
• Reschedule if you have a rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
• If you have a history of cold sores, let us know. An antiviral may be prescribed.
• Eat a good meal before your appointment to prevent light headedness.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After Your Appointment
• Maintain an upright position for 4 to 6 hours post-treatment.
• Do not ice the area unless specifically instructed. Ice can interfere with product placement.
• Avoid touching, massaging, or manipulating treated areas for 48 hours.
• Avoid rigorous exercise for 48 hours.
• Tylenol or ibuprofen may be taken if you experience a mild headache.
• Results are not immediate. Expect full effect at 14 days.
• Side effects may include temporary pain, swelling, tenderness, redness, or bruising at injection sites.
Maintenance: Results are temporary. We recommend rebooking every 3 to 5 months to maintain your results.
Dermal Filler
What to Expect
During your consultation, our nurse injector will take the time to understand your goals and customize your treatment plan. At Original Glam, we do not spot-treat the face with filler. We believe in fullfacial balancing for natural results. Your injector will explain how many sessions may be needed and design a plan specific to your anatomy and goals.
Filler takes up to 4 weeks to fully settle. Swelling,lumpiness, or bumpiness during this time is completely normal. Trust the process: everything smooths and feels natural as it integrates.
Before Your Appointment
• Do not consume alcohol 24 hours before treatment.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory andblood-thinning medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for 2 weeks before treatment, if possible.
• Schedule filler at least 4 weeks before special events. Results take time to appear.
• Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and after treatment.
• Reschedule if you have arash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
• If you have a history of cold sores, let your provider know. An antiviral may be prescribed.
• Eat a good meal and stay hydrated before your appointment.
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After Your Appointment
• Do not touch the treated area for 6 hours. After that, cleanse gently with water and a mild cleanser.
• Makeup may be applied after 24 hours.
Avoid for 24 to 48 hours:
• Intense heat (sauna, steam, tanning).
• Strenuous exercise.
• Alcohol.
• Pressure on treated areas. Try to sleep on your back.
• AHA, retinol, vitamin Cproducts, or oil-based makeup for the first 24 hours.
• Facials, waxing, peels, IPL, or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks.
Pain and swelling relief:
• Mild discomfort is normal. Take Tylenol as directed if needed.
• Sleep with your headelevated to reduce swelling.
• Do not ice filler-treatedareas. Ice increases the risk of nodules.
• Arnica (topical or oral)may help with swelling and bruising.
Special notes by treatment area:
• Lip filler: The upper lip swells more than the lower. Proportions even out in approximately 3 weeks. Do not ice lips.
• Temple filler: Temporary headaches are common. Tylenol may help.
• Jawline filler: Lumpiness may be felt but will smooth as fillerintegrates.
When to call us immediately: sudden skin whitening, blotchy fishnet patterns, blisters, or increasing redness, tenderness, swelling, pain, heat, nodules, or pus.
Results are best reviewed at 4 weeks post-treatment. Earlier reviews are not reliable due to swelling.
Sculptra
What to Expect
Sculptra works gradually, with results revealingthemselves over 6 to 8 weeks as your body builds new collagen and elastin. The out come is a glowy, youthful, and refreshed look that only gets better with time.
Before Your Appointment
• Book treatments at least 2 weeks before special events or vacations.
• Reschedule if you develop acold, flu, cold sore, or skin condition in the treatment area.
• Sculptra is not recommended for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or with autoimmune disorders.
• Stop blood-thinning medications and supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve, fish oil, vitamins Aand E, ginkgo, ginseng, garlic) 1 week before treatment.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before and after treatment to reduce bruising.
• Stop potentially irritating products (retinol, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone) 2 to 3 days before and after treatment.
After Your Appointment
Key step: Massage treated areas starting the day after your appointment. 5 times a day, for 5 minutes each, for 5 days.
• Some swelling, redness, andbruising may occur and typically resolve within 7 days.
• Initial volume will subsideafter 3 days, followed by gradual collagen production over 4 to 6 weeks.
• Avoid strenuous exercisefor 24 hours.
• Avoid extended sun exposureuntil redness and swelling improve. Always apply SPF 30 or higher.
• Keep your head elevated forat least 4 hours after treatment.
• Wait 2 weeks beforescheduling other medical aesthetic treatments.
• Resume your skincareroutine 2 to 3 days post-treatment.
• If you experiencediscomfort, Tylenol may be taken.
Most clients need multiple vials for full results. We recommend maintenance of 1 to 2 vials every 8 to 12 months.
PRP (Platlet Rich Plasma)
What to Expect
PRP uses your body's own platelets to stimulate collagenproduction and rejuvenate the skin. There are minimal restrictions aftertreatment, allowing you to return to daily activities almost immediately.
Before Your Appointment
• Avoid aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, Aleve, and all anti-inflammatory agents for 3 days to 1 week beforetreatment.
• Avoid ginkgo biloba,garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, and essential fattyacids for 3 days to 1 week before treatment.
• If you are prone to coldsores, take your prescribed antiviral medication 24 hours prior.
After Your Appointment
• Do not touch, press, rub,or manipulate the treated areas for at least 8 hours.
• Avoid touching thetreatment area for the first 24 hours to minimize infection risk.
• You may wash or shower 6 hours post-treatment.
• Avoid vigorous scrubs, exfoliation, or facial treatments for at least 2 weeks.
• Avoid intense exercise, sauna, or swimming for at least 48 hours.
• Sleep on your back with your head elevated for two days.
• Do not ice post-injection. The inflammation is necessary to produce results.
• Continue avoidinganti-inflammatory medications and blood-thinning supplements for at least 1 week after.
• Tylenol may be taken fordiscomfort.
When to call us immediately: any areas increasing in pain and redness after 24 hours. Swelling and tenderness should get progressively better. If anything is getting worse, it may be a sign of infection.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about your treatment oraftercare, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here for you before,during, and after every appointment.
Phone: (303)351-1418
Address: 4635 WColfax Ave, Suite 120, Denver, CO 80204
If you need to cancel or reschedule any appointment, please provide at least 48 hours' notice to avoid a $195 late cancellation fee.You may also manage your appointments through our patient portal.