Treatment Preparation & Planning

Can I Get a Facial Before My Wedding? Timing Your Glow

Bride receiving pre wedding skincare consultation from an aesthetician in a bright spa with skincare tools and non invasive treatment devices visible

Wedding glow planning requires matching facials and aesthetic procedures to realistic recovery windows. This article guides brides and grooms through safe timing and aftercare for Botox, fillers, laser facials, chemical peels, microneedling, and non‑surgical body sculpting. Learn evidence‑based timelines, risk…

Can I Take Ibuprofen or Advil Before Botox? Blood Thinning Risks

Clinician preparing a syringe for a Botox injection while a checklist and cold pack sit on a clinic table

Thinking about taking ibuprofen or Advil before a Botox appointment? Many patients worry that common pain relievers or supplements could increase bruising or bleeding. This article explains how Botox injections interact with blood-thinning medications and supplements, offers evidence-based timing recommendations,…

Cold Sores and Lip Fillers: How to Prevent an Outbreak

Cosmetic injector preparing a lip filler syringe in clinic with a small antiviral pill bottle visible on the counter

Lip fillers can boost volume and confidence, but injections near the mouth can sometimes trigger herpes simplex (cold sore) outbreaks. This article explains why HSV reactivates after cosmetic procedures and provides a comprehensive prevention strategy: pre‑screening, evidence‑based antiviral options, injection…

Foods and Meds to Avoid 1 Week Before Injections to Stop Bleeding

Patient consulting with clinician about preprocedure checklist with syringe, pill bottles and supplement containers on counter in a dermatology clinic

Minor bleeding and bruising are the most common side effects of injectables and non‑invasive cosmetic treatments. This article explains which foods, over‑the‑counter medications, and supplements to avoid in the week before your procedure, why they increase bleeding risk, how timing…

Arnica and Bromelain: Do Supplements Really Stop Bruising?

A clinician holding arnica and bromelain supplement bottles beside ice pack and gauze while a patient with a small cheek bruise reclines in a cosmetic clinic chair

Bruising after minimally invasive cosmetic treatments is common and prompts patients to seek quick fixes. Two widely used supplements—arnica and bromelain—are often recommended to reduce bruising and swelling. This article examines how bruises form, reviews current clinical evidence and safety,…