Pre Treatment Instructions

Schedule at least 2 weeks prior to a special event.
Do NOT schedule Softwave appointments 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after vaccines or dental work.
Do NOT schedule Softwave appointments if you are on prednisone or other immunosuppressants.
Avoid blood thinners and aspirin 2 weeks before treatment, only if approved by the prescriber.
Avoid ibuprofen, naproxen, vitamin E, fish oil, and ginseng for a 5-7 days before treatment. (Tylenol can be taken for pain before treatment since it does not thin the blood.)Avoid drinking any alcohol for 1-2 days prior to injections.
Bromelain (found in pineapple) and Arnica can be taken ahead of your appointment to reduce bruising and inflammation.
Let your provider know if you have a history of cold sores.

Post Treatment Instructions

No post treatment skin care needed.
Resume normal activities, can apply makeup, sweat/workout.
Wait 24 hours post treatment to continue tretinoin and retinol.
No anti-inflammatory recommended for 72 hours .
Patients may start noticing results within 4 weeks but it can take up to 6 months to see optimal results.

Anticipated adverse events of ultrasound-based treatment could include pain, tenderness, changes in skin pigmentation, redness, swelling, and ulceration.