Patient Information / Cosmetic Surgery Instructions

Cosmetic Pre-Treatment Instructions

Avoid using retin A, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, vitamin C topical products 48 hours before and after any of our facial and laser treatments. Upon arrival to the spa, please remove all makeup to facilitate the treatment process.

Expect to have a relaxed, stress free experience. The serene spa environment will make you feel comfortable and at ease. Most of our lunchtime rejuvenating treatments result in minimal discomfort. Normal activities can be resumed immediately. Any brief skin redness from the treatment can easily be concealed with make up. Direct intense sun exposure is discouraged for 48 hours. Use of daily medical strength sunscreen will help maintain your results, prevent further pre-mature aging and decrease your risk of developing skin cancer.

We recommend that our patients not come to the office on an empty stomach. Having a light meal or snack prior to coming is in the patients' best interest, and will leave them in a better, stronger state of mind during the procedure.

Cosmetic Post Treatment Instructions

Most of our lunchtime rejuvenating treatments results in minimal discomfort. Normal activities can be resumed immediately. Any brief skin redness from the treatment can easily be concealed with make up. Direct intense sun exposure is discouraged for 48 hours. Use of daily medical strength sunscreen will help maintain your results, prevent further pre-mature aging and decrease your risk of developing skin cancer.

Light Peels, Microdermabrasion, & Laser Facials

Normal activities including exercise can be resumed immediately. Any brief skin redness from the treatment can easily be concealed with make up. Direct intense sun exposure is discouraged for 48 hours. Use of retin A, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, vitamin C topical products can cause skin irritation and is discouraged up to 48 hours after your treatment.

BOTOX® Cosmetic

Normal activities can be resumed immediately. Avoid bending down and vigorous exercise for 12 hours. There have been various restrictions imposed after BOTOX® therapy by other doctors on an anecdotal basis. These restrictions have been found to be of no benefit and are no longer required.

Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra

Patients should expect some mild, temporary swelling. Bruising will occasionally occur, so we advise patients to have the treatment at least one week before any special event where they would want to look their best. Arnica and Bromelain are very effective at minimizing swelling and bruising. However, Dr. Rubinstein strongly advises that patients undergoing any of our 'fillers' abstain from other herbal supplements, as well as aspirin and Ibuprofen, for one week prior to and one week after being treated. Additionally, Dr. Rubinstein strongly recommends the use of a numbing cream to reduce any discomfort during the injections. Numbing cream can be purchased through our office prior to the procedure.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser Spider Vein Therapy- Face (Laser Photo Facial)

Normal activities can be resumed immediately. Avoid excessive exercise and heat exposure for 48 hours. This can result in skin flushing and re-dilation of the treated veins. Any brief skin redness from the treatment can easily be concealed with make up. Direct intense sun exposure is discouraged for 48 hours. Use of retin A, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, vitamin C topical products can cause skin irritation and is discouraged up to 48 hours after your treatment.

Laser Spider Vein Therapy- Legs

Normal activities can be resumed immediately. Use of support stockings is encouraged for one week. Dr. Rubinstein will write a prescription for support hose should it be necessary. Direct intense sun exposure is discouraged for 48 hours to avoid hyperpigmentation. Vigorous exercise and prolonged standing should be minimized if possible for 7 days.