EZ GEL PRE AND POST CARE

EZ GEL PRE-CARE & POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS (Before Your Appointment)

7 Days Before

Avoid blood-thinning products: ibuprofen, aspirin, Advil, Aleve, fish oil, vitamin E, turmeric, ginkgo, ginseng (unless prescribed).
Avoid alcohol and smoking.
No facials, peels, lasers, waxing, or exfoliating treatments on the treatment area.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
If prone to cold sores and treating lips, contact your provider about an antiviral medication.

24–48 Hours Before

Avoid alcohol completely.
Reduce caffeine intake.
Avoid strenuous exercise, heat, or saunas.
Stop use of retinol, AHA/BHA acids, or exfoliants on the area.

Day of Appointment

Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.
Eat a light meal beforehand.
Wear comfortable clothing.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS (After Your EZ Gel Treatment)

0–24 Hours

Mild redness, swelling, bruising, or tenderness is normal.
Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time (do not apply ice directly to the skin).
Do NOT touch, rub, or massage the area.
Avoid makeup on the treated area for the first 24 hours.
Avoid exercise, heat, hot showers, saunas, and sweating.

24–48 Hours

Continue to avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol.
Sleep on your back with your head elevated.
Keep the area clean and avoid pressure on the site.

Days 3–7

You may apply makeup if there is no irritation.
Continue avoiding heat exposure (saunas, steam rooms).
Do not massage lumps or bumps unless advised by your provider.

Healing Expectations

Bruising/swelling: 1–7 days
Initial settling: 1–2 weeks
Full results: 2–6 weeks (EZ Gel improves gradually as the regenerative matrix forms)

When to Contact Your Provider

Seek medical attention if you experience:

Severe or worsening swelling after 48 hours
Intense pain, excessive heat, or skin color changes
Fever, pus, or signs of infection
Nodules or firmness that do not improve over 2–3 weeks