Pre Care Instructions | ICON Anti-Aging & Aesthetics

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Pre-Care Instructions by Category

Select a category below — Skin, Injectables, Laser, Body, Weight Loss, or Hormones — to find the pre-care instructions specific to your upcoming treatment.

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Every Pre-Care Guide, A to Z

Sculptra

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days if medically safe and approved by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup if possible.
Avoid dental work, deep cleanings, vaccinations, or major facial treatments for 2 weeks before and after treatment when possible.
Avoid facials, lasers, RF microneedling, Morpheus8, waxing, chemical peels, and aggressive exfoliation for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Sculptra works gradually by stimulating your body's own collagen production, and results develop over several weeks to months.
Multiple sessions are often recommended for optimal facial balancing, skin quality, and collagen stimulation, depending on your goals and degree of volume loss.
Temporary swelling immediately after treatment is common due to the sterile water used for dilution and will partially settle before collagen production begins.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active skin infection, rash, cystic acne flare, or cold sore near the treatment area.
Please notify us of any prior filler history, facial surgery, autoimmune conditions, keloid scarring, previous nodules, or prior complications with injectables.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Sculptra at ICON is commonly used for facial balancing, collagen restoration, temples, cheeks, jawline, chin, skin laxity, cellulite, hip dips, buttock enhancement, and overall rejuvenation.
Combination treatments with tox, Radiesse, PRF/EZ Gel, lasers, RF microneedling, or skin tightening may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Facial Balancing

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days if medically safe and approved by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid dental work, deep cleanings, vaccinations, or major facial treatments for 2 weeks before and after treatment when possible.
Avoid facials, lasers, RF microneedling, Morpheus8, waxing, chemical peels, and aggressive exfoliation for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup if possible.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Swelling and bruising are normal and can last several days to 2 weeks depending on the areas treated.
Facial balancing at ICON is customized to your anatomy and may include the lips, cheeks, chin, jawline, temples, under eyes, nose, or lower face using fillers, biostimulators, PRF/EZ Gel, or combination approaches.
Full facial balancing may require multiple syringes and occasionally staged sessions for the safest and most natural outcome.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active skin infection, rash, cystic acne flare, or cold sore near the treatment area.
Please notify us of any prior filler history, facial surgery, autoimmune conditions, previous vascular occlusions, dissolving history, or complications with injectables.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Temporary asymmetry, tenderness, firmness, swelling, and unevenness may occur during the healing phase before the filler fully settles.
Combination treatments with tox, Sculptra, Radiesse, PRF/EZ Gel, lasers, or skin tightening may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Radiesse

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment to reduce bruising and swelling.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days if medically safe and approved by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid dental work, deep cleanings, vaccinations, or major facial treatments for 2 weeks before and after treatment when possible.
Avoid facials, lasers, RF microneedling, Morpheus8, chemical peels, waxing, and aggressive exfoliation for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Bruising and swelling are normal and can last several days to 2 weeks depending on the treatment area.
Radiesse is commonly used at ICON for full facial balancing and collagen stimulation in areas such as the cheeks, jawline, chin, temples, and lower face.
Results improve over time as collagen production increases over the following weeks to months.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active skin infection, rash, cystic acne flare, or cold sore near the treatment area.
Please notify us of any prior filler history, facial surgery, autoimmune conditions, or previous complications with injectables.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Combination treatments with tox, Sculptra, PRF/EZ Gel, lasers, or skin tightening may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

PRP / PRF

Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
Avoid alcohol, NSAIDs, and blood thinners for 3–5 days when medically appropriate.
Avoid treatment if sick, pregnant, breastfeeding, or with active infection.
Mild redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, or pinpoint bleeding may occur.
Multiple treatments may be recommended for best results.
Results develop gradually over weeks to months.
Possible risks include bruising, swelling, infection, temporary irritation, and rare pigment changes or scarring. Results vary and are not guaranteed.

Subcision

Subcision is a minimally invasive procedure used to release tethered acne scars and improve skin texture by breaking fibrotic bands beneath the skin.
Avoid alcohol, NSAIDs, fish oil, and blood thinners for 5–7 days when medically appropriate.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, sick, or with active skin infections.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup.

Neurotoxin (Tox)

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days if medically safe and approved by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup if possible.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
Avoid scheduling neurotoxin injections within 2 weeks of major events if possible, as mild bruising or asymmetry can occur while the product settles.
Full results typically take 10–14 days depending on the product used.
Dysport may kick in slightly faster, while Daxxify may last longer in some patients.
A 2 week follow up is recommended to assess results and determine if any adjustments are needed.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active skin infection, rash, or cold sore near the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have any history of facial nerve disorders, muscle weakness, Bell’s palsy, ptosis, neuromuscular disorders, or prior complications from neurotoxins.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with injection areas.
If you recently had filler, laser, RF microneedling, facial surgery, dental work, or other facial procedures, please notify your provider so your treatment plan can be appropriately timed.
Neurotoxins at ICON are commonly used for wrinkle prevention, facial balancing, brow lift, jawline slimming, lip flip, gummy smile correction, chin dimpling, platysma bands, masseter treatment, facial slimming, and excessive sweating treatments.

IV Therapy

Eat a meal and drink plenty of water before your appointment to help reduce dizziness, nausea, or lightheadedness.
Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol before treatment, as dehydration may increase side effects.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the arms.
Please notify your provider of all medications, supplements, allergies, and medical conditions prior to treatment.
Mild bruising, soreness, coolness, or irritation at the IV site can occur and usually resolves quickly.
Certain IV ingredients may temporarily cause flushing, warmth, metallic taste, nausea, chest tightness, or abdominal cramping depending on the formulation and infusion rate.
NAD+ infusions in particular may cause temporary nausea, flushing, chest tightness, or stomach discomfort if infused too quickly — your provider may slow the infusion rate for comfort.
Stay hydrated after treatment to maximize benefits and reduce fatigue or headaches.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active infection unless cleared by your provider.
Please notify us if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, asthma, seizure disorders, G6PD deficiency, or prior reactions to IV therapy.
IV therapy at ICON may be customized for hydration, recovery, immune support, energy, skin health, antioxidant support, metabolism, athletic recovery, wellness optimization, and adjunctive support with hormone or weight loss programs.
Treatment times vary depending on the infusion selected and your customized treatment plan.
If you are prone to fainting during blood draws or IV placement, please notify your provider before treatment begins.

Lip Filler

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days if medically safe and approved by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment, as hydrated lips generally heal better and swell less.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup if possible.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment as antiviral medication may be recommended prior to injections.
Avoid scheduling lip filler within 2 weeks of major events, travel, weddings, or photoshoots when possible due to swelling and bruising potential.
Swelling is expected after lip filler and may appear uneven during the healing process before settling.
Final results are typically seen around 2 weeks after treatment.
Avoid facials, lasers, RF microneedling, waxing, chemical peels, and aggressive exfoliation around the mouth for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active skin infection, rash, cystic breakout, or cold sore near the treatment area.
Please notify us of any prior filler history, dissolving history, autoimmune conditions, previous vascular occlusions, or prior complications with injectables.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Lip filler at ICON is customized to your anatomy and goals and may focus on hydration, border definition, volume, balancing asymmetry, projection, or full facial harmony.
Combination treatments with tox, facial balancing filler, PRF/EZ Gel, lasers, or skin tightening may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Chemical Peel (VI Peel / BioRePeel)

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, threading, depilatory creams, laser treatments, RF microneedling, chemical peels, and aggressive facials in the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Do not exfoliate or use facial scrubs for 1 week before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, self tanner, lotion, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
We highly recommend pretreating with Alastin Nectar and SkinBetter Even Tone prior to treatment for optimal healing and pigment control.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Mild redness, tightness, dryness, flaking, or peeling may occur depending on the peel selected and your skin type.
VI Peel treatments often involve more visible peeling, while BioRePeel may involve lighter peeling with minimal downtime in some patients.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, eczema flare, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, autoimmune conditions, or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6–12 months.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment and avoid shaving irritated skin afterward during the healing process.
VI Peel and BioRePeel treatments at ICON are customized for acne, acne scarring, pigmentation, melasma, fine lines, texture, enlarged pores, and overall skin rejuvenation.
Combination treatments with lasers, SkinPen, Morpheus8, BBL, Moxi, or medical grade skincare may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

SkinPen Microneedling

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, chemical peels, laser treatments, RF microneedling, and aggressive facials in the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, self tanner, lotion, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
We highly recommend pretreating with Alastin Nectar prior to treatment to improve healing and enhance results.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, eczema flare, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, autoimmune conditions, bleeding disorders, or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6–12 months.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Redness, tightness, sensitivity, mild swelling, and a sandpaper-like texture are normal after treatment and typically improve within several days.
SkinPen at ICON is commonly used for acne scarring, fine lines, texture, enlarged pores, pigmentation support, stretch marks, and collagen stimulation.
Combination treatments with PRP/PRF, exosomes, peels, BBL, Moxi, Morpheus8, or medical grade skincare may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Liposuction & Body Contouring (Awake Lipo, FaceTite, BodyTite, Renuvion, Quantum RF)

Complete all required labs, medical clearance forms, medications, and consent paperwork prior to your procedure.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 10–14 days before surgery unless otherwise instructed by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before your procedure to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid nicotine, smoking, vaping, and marijuana for at least 4 weeks before and after surgery, as this significantly affects healing and skin tightening results.
Avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours before your procedure.
Stay extremely well hydrated in the days leading up to surgery.
Eat a light meal before arriving unless instructed otherwise by your provider.
If anxiety medication or oral sedation is prescribed, you must have a responsible adult drive you home.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and easy slip-on shoes the day of your procedure.
Do not wear jewelry, makeup, lotion, self tanner, or fragrances on the treatment area.
Lymphatic massage is required after surgery and should be scheduled within 3 days of your procedure to help optimize healing, drainage, swelling, and results.
Bruising, swelling, drainage, numbness, firmness, asymmetry, and soreness are normal parts of healing and may persist for weeks to months.
Renuvion is used at ICON to assist with skin tightening and collagen remodeling after fat removal, but final skin tightening results continue improving over several months.
Please notify us of any history of blood clots, bleeding disorders, anesthesia complications, autoimmune disease, poor wound healing, hernias, prior body contouring surgery, or implanted medical devices.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active infection or open wound.
Men should ideally shave treatment areas prior to surgery if instructed by your provider.
Combination treatments such as body biostimulators, Morpheus8 Body, Quantum RF, cellulite treatments, PRP/PRF, or additional contouring procedures may require modified scheduling based on your customized surgical plan at ICON.

Hyaluronidase (Filler Dissolving)

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, garlic supplements, ginkgo, turmeric, and other blood thinners for 5–7 days if medically safe and approved by your prescribing physician.
Arnica may be started as early as 2 weeks before treatment to help minimize bruising and swelling.
Arrive with clean skin and minimal makeup if possible.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
Please notify us of the type of filler previously injected, when it was injected, and whether it was placed at ICON or another office if known.
Filler dissolving is commonly performed using hyaluronidase to break down hyaluronic acid filler and may be used for migration, asymmetry, overfilling, lumps, swelling, vascular concerns, or to reset facial balancing.
Swelling after dissolving is very common and may temporarily make the area appear uneven before fully settling.
Multiple dissolving sessions may occasionally be needed depending on the amount and type of filler present.
Some natural hyaluronic acid in the skin may also be temporarily affected during the dissolving process.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active skin infection, rash, cystic breakout, or cold sore near the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have any allergy history to bee stings, wasp stings, hyaluronidase, or prior reactions to dissolving treatments.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Avoid facials, lasers, RF microneedling, chemical peels, waxing, and aggressive exfoliation for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Re-treatment with filler after dissolving may require staged appointments depending on tissue healing and your customized treatment plan at ICON.

Peptide Therapy, Hormones & Weight Loss

This treatment category may include peptides and wellness therapies such as Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, GHK-Cu, BPC-157, Tesamorelin, and NAD+, which may support weight loss, recovery, energy, body composition, skin quality, wellness, and performance optimization.
Eat a light meal and stay hydrated.
Inform your provider of all medications, allergies, and medical conditions.
Notify your provider if pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.

BBL + Moxi Combination

No direct sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
No self tanner at all on the day of treatment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, chemical peels, laser treatments, RF microneedling, and aggressive facials in the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
We strongly recommend pretreating with SkinBetter Even Tone for at least 2 weeks before treatment to help optimize pigment control and healing.
Even better results are often seen when combining pretreatment with Alastin Skin Nectar for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment.
If antibiotics or antiviral medications were prescribed, they must be started as directed including the day of treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment if treating near the eyes.
If anxiety medication or oral sedation is prescribed, you must have a responsible adult drive you home.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, eczema flare, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, autoimmune conditions, seizures triggered by light, or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6–12 months.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Redness, swelling, bronzing, rough texture, dryness, and a sandpaper-like feel are normal during healing.
BBL + MOXI at ICON is commonly used for pigmentation, sun damage, redness, melasma support, fine lines, texture, enlarged pores, and preventative collagen stimulation with minimal downtime compared to more aggressive resurfacing.
Combination treatments with Halo, ProFractional, Contour TRL, SkinPen, Morpheus8, PRP/PRF, or medical grade skincare may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Morpheus8 (Face & Body RF Microneedling)

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, chemical peels, laser treatments, aggressive facials, and exfoliation in the treatment area for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, self tanner, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
We highly recommend pretreating with Alastin Nectar for at least 2 weeks before treatment to improve healing and results.
If you are prone to cold sores, notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, autoimmune conditions, implanted electrical devices, pacemakers, facial metal implants, or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Numbing is typically applied prior to treatment, and deeper treatments may involve additional comfort measures depending on your customized plan at ICON.
Morpheus8 treatments at ICON are customized based on skin thickness, skin laxity, scarring, pigmentation, and collagen stimulation goals.
Downtime varies depending on treatment depth and intensity, but redness, swelling, dryness, grid marks, and rough texture are common during the healing phase.
Combination treatments with PRP/PRF, exosomes, lasers, skin tightening, or biostimulators may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

ProFractional, Contour TRL & Laser Resurfacing

No direct sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
No self tanner at all on the day of treatment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment unless otherwise instructed by your provider.
We strongly recommend pretreating with hydroquinone for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment to help reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Even better pigment control and healing are often seen with SkinBetter Even Tone pretreatment for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
The best healing support and recovery are typically seen when adding Alastin Skin Nectar for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
Avoid waxing, chemical peels, RF microneedling, aggressive facials, and other laser treatments in the treatment area for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay extremely well hydrated before your appointment.
If antibiotics, antivirals, or other medications were prescribed, they must be started as directed including the day of treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be required.
Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment if treating near the eyes.
If anxiety medication or oral sedation is prescribed, you must have a responsible adult drive you home.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, eczema flare, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, autoimmune conditions, poor wound healing, recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6–12 months, or prior complications with laser resurfacing.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Significant redness, swelling, heat, oozing, crusting, peeling, and downtime are expected with deep ablative resurfacing treatments.
ProFractional and Contour TRL at ICON are commonly used for advanced wrinkles, acne scarring, texture, sun damage, pigmentation, skin laxity support, and overall skin resurfacing and rejuvenation.
Combination treatments with BBL, HALO, MOXI, PRP/PRF, exosomes, SkinPen, Morpheus8, or medical grade skincare may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

BBL (BroadBand Light)

No direct sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
No self tanner at all on the day of treatment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, chemical peels, laser treatments, RF microneedling, and aggressive facials in the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
We strongly recommend pretreating with SkinBetter Even Tone for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment if treating brown spots, pigmentation, melasma, or sun damage.
Patients treating redness, rosacea, or vascular concerns often benefit from pretreating with SkinBetter Mystro prior to treatment.
Even better healing and results are often seen when combining pretreatment with Alastin Skin Nectar for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
If antibiotics or antiviral medications were prescribed, they must be started as directed including the day of treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment if treating near the eyes.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, eczema flare, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, seizures triggered by light, autoimmune conditions, keloid scarring, or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6–12 months.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
Redness, warmth, darkening of pigment, mild swelling, and a sandpaper-like texture are common during the healing process.
BBL at ICON is commonly used for pigmentation, sun damage, redness, rosacea, acne, vascular lesions, skin rejuvenation, and preventative anti-aging treatments.
Combination treatments with MOXI, HALO, ProFractional, SkinPen, Morpheus8, PRP/PRF, or medical grade skincare may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Halo & TriBrid (Halo + Moxi)

No direct sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before treatment.
Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply throughout the day leading up to your appointment.
No self tanner at all on the day of treatment.
Stop retinoids, tretinoin, retinol, exfoliants, acids, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active products 5–7 days before treatment.
Avoid waxing, chemical peels, laser treatments, RF microneedling, and aggressive facials in the treatment area for at least 1–2 weeks before treatment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, or SPF on the treatment area.
Stay well hydrated before your appointment.
We strongly recommend pretreating with SkinBetter Even Tone for at least 2 weeks before treatment to help optimize pigment control and healing.
Even better results are often seen when combining pretreatment with Alastin Skin Nectar for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment.
If antibiotics or antiviral medications were prescribed, they must be started as directed including the day of treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, please notify us before treatment, as antiviral medication may be recommended.
Do not wear contact lenses to your appointment if treating near the eyes.
If anxiety medication or oral sedation is prescribed, you must have a responsible adult drive you home.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active rash, infection, open wound, cystic breakout, eczema flare, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Please notify us if you have a history of melasma, hyperpigmentation, keloid scarring, autoimmune conditions, seizures triggered by light, poor wound healing, or recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use within the past 6–12 months.
Men should ideally shave the morning of treatment if facial hair interferes with treatment areas.
HALO and TriBrid treatments often involve significant redness, swelling, heat, bronzing, peeling, rough texture, and downtime during the healing phase depending on treatment intensity.
TriBrid treatments combine multiple Sciton technologies and may include HALO, BBL, and ProFractional resurfacing for advanced correction of pigmentation, texture, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin rejuvenation.
Combination treatments with PRP/PRF, exosomes, SkinPen, Morpheus8, biostimulators, or medical grade skincare may require modified scheduling based on your treatment plan with your provider at ICON.

Vitamin & Wellness Injections

Eat a meal and drink plenty of water before your appointment to help reduce lightheadedness or nausea.
Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol before treatment, as dehydration may increase side effects.
Please notify your provider of all medications, supplements, allergies, and medical conditions prior to treatment.
Some injections and IV therapies may temporarily cause flushing, warmth, nausea, cramping, dizziness, or mild irritation at the injection site.
NAD+ treatments in particular may cause temporary chest tightness, nausea, abdominal discomfort, or flushing if infused too quickly — your provider may adjust the infusion rate for comfort.
Lipo-Mino injections may increase energy and metabolism support, while B12 is commonly used for energy, focus, and fatigue support.
Glutathione is commonly used for antioxidant support, detoxification support, skin brightening, and overall wellness support.
Avoid treatment if pregnant, breastfeeding, actively sick, or experiencing an active infection unless cleared by your provider.
Please notify us if you have asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, seizure disorders, G6PD deficiency, cancer treatment history, or prior reactions to injectable vitamins or IV therapy.
Mild soreness, redness, or bruising at the injection site may occur and usually resolves quickly.
Wear clothing that allows easy access to the arm or glute area depending on the injection type.
Some therapies may be combined with weight loss, hormone optimization, peptide therapy, or wellness programs at ICON depending on your customized treatment plan.

General Aesthetic Treatment

Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin where applicable.
Avoid excessive sun exposure in the days leading up to your appointment.
Inform your provider of any allergies, recent treatments, or changes to your health history.