Pre and Post Care Instructions

Do:  

•        Be patient and wait 4-7 days to see results (best results seen at about 2  weeks)
•        Book a follow up appointment 2 weeks post procedure
•        Avoid rubbing or applying pressure on  injection areas
•        Avoid hot tubs and saunas for 24 hours
•        Avoid laying flat for 4 hours post procedure
•        Avoid extraneous exercise 4 hours post procedure
•        Call us with any concerns 704-538-4544

Don't:  

•            Consume alcohol for 24 hours pre and post procedure 
•            Sleep on treated areas
•            Go into the hot sun for 24 hours

Do:  

•       Ice the area if swelling occurs
•       Use Tylenol for mild pain 
•       Avoid hot tubs and saunas
•       Avoid rubbing or pressing on procedure areas
•       Avoid extraneous exercise for 24 hours
•       Hydrate
•       Expect swelling and bruising
•       Call us with any concerns 

Don't:      

•           Lay on the affected area
•           Smoke for 12 hours
•           Consume alcohol for 24 hours pre and post
•           Apply makeup for 24 hours
•           Lay in the sun for 24 hours

Pre-Treatment: 

•  No use of Acutane within 6 months
• Avoid retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, sun, and benzoyl peroxide
• No laser procedures 7 days prior
• No waxing or electrolysis 7 days prior
• Make sure your skin is clean, without lotion, oil, makeup, powder, or sunscreen on day of treatment

Day of Treatment and days after:

• Avoid sun or use SPF 30
• Avoid direct sun exposure for 10 days
• Redness and sensitivity may occur and last up to a few days
• Peeling may start 3-5 days post
• Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours post
• Treat skin gently with gentle cleanser, cool water, using clean hands and pat dry
• Please wait 7 days to use heavy makeups with alcohol or perfumes
• Resume regular skincare routine 48hours post and retinoids may continue 72 hours post
• Repeat treatment every four weeks for best results 4-6 weeks apart.  

• DO massage the treated areas five times a day for about 5 minutes for five days after treatment.  Then twice daily for two weeks.
• DO hold ice packs on the treated areas gently for about 10 minutes on, then 10 minutes off a few times on the same day of treatment to help reduce swelling.
• Feel free to wear makeup the following day.
• Treated areas may be red, swollen, and bruised for the first 2-7 days.
• Avoid strenuous workouts and alcohol for 24-48 hours.
• If bruising occurs, you may continue Arnica supplements, drink fresh pineapple juice, and/or take Bromelain supplements to help bruising resolve faster.
• Bruising can be covered with makeup the following day after treatment.
• A few days after treatment, you will look as you did before treatment.  This is normal, as the volume achieved immediately following treatment will be absorbed and used to build your own collagen.

Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) is an advanced regenerative treatment designed to support the skin’s natural repair process following aesthetic procedures. When applied as an add-on to select treatments, PDGF helps stimulate cellular renewal, collagen activity, and tissue recovery — promoting healthier, more resilient skin during the healing phase.

PDGF works by signaling skin cells involved in repair and regeneration, which may help improve overall treatment outcomes and support smoother recovery following procedures such as microneedling, resurfacing, and other skin-stimulating treatments.

What to Expect During Healing

Because PDGF actively influences the skin’s repair response, healing experiences may vary between individuals. While many patients heal within typical recovery timelines, some may experience prolonged redness, pinpoint marks, swelling, or visible post-treatment inflammation lasting longer than expected.

In certain cases, these healing responses may persist for 2–6 weeks, and occasionally longer depending on skin sensitivity, treatment depth, and individual inflammatory response. These effects generally improve gradually as the skin completes its regenerative cycle.

Post-Treatment Care

To support optimal healing:

• Follow all post-procedure instructions carefully
• Avoid excessive heat, sweating, or friction during early recovery
• Use only provider-approved skincare products
• Avoid picking, rubbing, or aggressive treatments while healing
• Notify our office if symptoms worsen or do not progressively improve

Our team remains available to guide you throughout your healing process.

Important Considerations

PDGF is an optional regenerative add-on and may not be appropriate for every patient or treatment. Individual healing responses cannot be predicted, and results vary based on skin biology, medical history, and procedure intensity.

Post Treatment 

• Expect skin to feel red, hot and mildly swollen for the first few days. It will feel like sunburn, but the

intensity of the heat settles after a few hours. If intense swelling occurs contact us and apply a cool pack. The eyelids may swell- this is normal.

• Stop your normal skin care routine while your skin is recovering post Tixel.

In this time, use bland products only with minimal scent and nothing active.

• Small areas of microcrust or pigmentation may appear. If the skin is dry, moisturise the skin but DO

NOT rub or peel it off, otherwise you may get an infection or cause post procedure redness which

can last a few months.

Post Tixel Skin Routine:

• For the first 4 days: wash your face 2 a day with a bland cleanser, apply a moisturizer 4 x a day

and sunscreen.

• You may apply a clean mineral makeup after 24 hours. Use a clean fresh pillowcase