Treatment Guidelines

Step-by-step instructions for safe treatment

Treatment Guidelines

Your results at Glamxy don't just depend on what happens in the treatment room - they depend on how you prepare before your appointment and how you care for your skin afterward. Following these guidelines helps minimize side effects, protect your investment, and ensure you see the best possible results. Your practitioner will also provide personalized instructions specific to your treatment at the time of your appointment.

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Before & After Care Instructions

Neuromodulator Treatments (Xeomin®, Botox®, & Dysport®)

Neuromodulator Treatments (Xeomin®, Botox®, & Dysport®)

Before Treatment
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment
• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, and other blood-thinning supplements for 3–7 days if medically appropriate
• Avoid scheduling treatment immediately before important events
• Inform your provider of any recent illnesses, infections, vaccinations, or medications
• Arrive with clean skin free of makeup when possible

After Treatment
• Remain upright for 4 hours
• Avoid rubbing, massaging, or applying pressure to treated areas for 24 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
• Avoid saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and excessive heat for 24 hours
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
• Results begin in 3–5 days and may take up to 14 days for full effect

Dermal Fillers

Before Treatment
• Avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours
• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, and other blood-thinning supplements if medically appropriate
• Avoid dental work, vaccinations, and invasive procedures for 2 weeks before and after treatment when possible
• Inform your provider of any active infections, cold sores, or recent illnesses
• Schedule treatment at least 2 weeks before major events

After Treatment
• Avoid touching or massaging treated areas unless instructed
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
• Avoid excessive heat, saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for 48 hours
• Avoid alcohol for 24–48 hours
• Sleep with your head elevated if swelling occurs
• Mild swelling, bruising, tenderness, and asymmetry may occur during healing
• Contact your provider immediately if you experience severe pain, blanching, or unusual discoloration

PRP Treatments

Before Treatment
• Stay well hydrated for 24–48 hours before treatment
• Eat a healthy meal prior to your appointment
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) if medically appropriate
• Inform your provider of any medical conditions or medications

After Treatment
• Avoid touching the treated area for several hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
• Avoid excessive heat, sun exposure, saunas, and hot tubs for 48 hours
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medications unless medically necessary
• Stay well hydrated
• Follow all post-treatment skincare instructions

Microneedling

Before Treatment
• Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, acids, and active skincare products for 3–5 days
• Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for at least 1 week
• Avoid waxing, laser treatments, and hair removal in the treatment area for 1 week
• Inform your provider of any active acne breakouts, infections, or medications

After Treatment
• Avoid makeup for 24 hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating for 24–48 hours
• Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 week
• Avoid retinoids, acids, exfoliants, and active skincare products for 5–7 days
• Use gentle skincare products and sunscreen daily
• Mild redness, dryness, and flaking are normal

Medical Grade Facials

Before Treatment

• Avoid retinoids (Retinol, Retin-A, Tretinoin) for 3–5 days before treatment
• Avoid exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA, glycolic acid, salicylic acid) for 3–5 days before treatment
• Avoid waxing, threading, dermaplaning, and hair removal in the treatment area for 5–7 days
• Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for at least 1 week before treatment
• Inform your provider of any recent skin treatments, laser procedures, peels, or injectable treatments
• Notify your provider if you have active cold sores, skin infections, rashes, or open wounds
• Arrive with clean skin when possible

After Treatment

• Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply as needed
• Avoid direct sun exposure for 24–48 hours
• Avoid excessive heat, saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and intense exercise for 24 hours
• Avoid exfoliating products, retinoids, and active ingredients for 24–48 hours unless otherwise instructed
• Keep skin hydrated with recommended moisturizers and serums
• Avoid picking or irritating the skin
• Mild redness or sensitivity may occur and usually resolves within 24–48 hours
• Follow your recommended AlumierMD® home skincare routine for best results

Chemical Peels

Before Treatment

• Discontinue retinoids (Retinol, Retin-A, Tretinoin) for 5–7 days before treatment
• Avoid AHA/BHA exfoliants, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide, and other active products for 5–7 days before treatment
• Avoid waxing, threading, dermaplaning, electrolysis, and laser treatments for at least 7 days
• Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning beds for 1–2 weeks before treatment
• Inform your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription acne medications, or have a history of cold sores
• Notify your provider of any recent cosmetic procedures or skin sensitivities
• Use sunscreen daily leading up to your treatment

After Treatment

• Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and avoid direct sun exposure
• Do not pick, peel, scrub, or pull any flaking skin
• Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, acids, and active skincare products until advised by your provider
• Use only gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and post-care products recommended by your provider
• Avoid excessive heat, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
• Avoid waxing, laser treatments, dermaplaning, and other exfoliating procedures until the skin has fully healed
• Mild redness, tightness, dryness, peeling, and flaking may occur depending on the peel selected
• Maintain proper hydration and follow all post-treatment instructions for optimal results