Hydration is important so drink plenty of water prior to your treatment. Generally speaking, bruising is seldom a major problem after a treatment, however the chance of bruising can be reduced by minimizing your consumption of ASA (Aspirin), non steroidal antinflamatories (ie. Ibuprofen), alcohol and Vitamin E for 3 days before treatment. Please wear no makeup, or makeup that is easy to remove, so that the area to be treated can be clearly seen.
You may wish to consider having the whole day “off” for your treatment. While it is possible to return to normal activities within a very short time after the treatment, you may wish to delay “full” activities until the next day. If you require a Physicians note to validate your absence for medical reasons, one can be provided to you. Be sure to carefully read the appropriate consent form before any treatment.
Instructions to Minimize Discomfort:
You may wish to take a regular dose (325 to 1000 mg – depending on your size) of plain Tylenol 1 –2 hours before your treatment. This will generally make you more comfortable during the procedure. It is very important you consider the use of Betacaine or EMLA topical anesthetic cream. These creams, available over the counter in most drug stores, provide excellent topical pain control.
For Betacaine or EMLA to be effective, it is best put directly on the area where your treatment will be at least 45 minutes before you arrive at the clinic. For Betacaine, you simply apply it to any area that you may wish to have treated, however for EMLA the effectiveness can be further improved if you cover it with a clear plastic wrap such as Saran wrap. A 5-gram tube of either should be sufficient and arrangements have been made with Shoppers Drug Mart at the Cataraqui Town Centre ((613) 389-7020) in Kingston to have some in stock. You may wish to phone ahead to be sure they have it available.
Appointment Changes:
Be sure to give at least 24 hours notice to make any changes to your appointment. You may do this by leaving a phone message at our office - (613) 544-0200. The system is active 24 hours a day and provides a date / time stamp. You may also contact us by email via the website at www.kingstoncosmeticinstitute.com/contactframe.htm. Remember that there is no refund for appointment cancellations, no shows or failure to provide 24 hours notice of appointment changes. Also, please remember that there is a maximum of 60 days after your initial appointment that you can rebook without forfeiting your payment, provided you have given 24 hours notice.
If you have any questions about this, please contact us.