A well-done aesthetic treatment is 60% clinical technique, 40% patient prep and aftercare. Here's the complete checklist we apply at Elyzea, grouped by treatment type.
General — applies to all treatments
Before (1 week)
- Confirm no active infections (herpes, inflamed acne, flu)
- List your usual medications and inform Dra. Geldres
- Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, ginkgo, high-dose omega-3 for 3 days before (increase bleeding)
- Avoid alcohol 24 hours before
- Sleep well and arrive hydrated
- Come without makeup in the treatment zone
After (first 24h)
- Follow specific post-care instructions closely
- Daily SPF 50+
- Avoid sauna, steam, intense exercise first 24-48h
- Take photos to compare results
- Save the clinic's WhatsApp for questions
For injectables (botox, hyaluronic acid)
Before
- NO aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E 3-5 days before (reduces bruising)
- Alcohol max 24h before
- If lip filler: topical arnica for 3 days before
- Plan that day without important meetings (in case of bruising)
After (first 4-6 hours)
- NO bending forward
- NO massaging the treated area
- NO sleeping face down that night
- NO intense exercise, sauna, steam
- Yes to: normal eating, hydration, gentle walking
For laser (picosecond, fractional CO₂)
Before (2-4 weeks)
- NO direct sun — no tanning, beds, or self-tanner
- NO retinol or strong acids 5 days before
- Constant hydration
- Buy healing cream and SPF 50+ mineral
- If phototype IV-VI and CO₂: pre-depigmenting protocol (Dra. Geldres indicates)
After
- Apply healing cream per indication (every 2-4h first days)
- Mineral SPF 50+ daily for 4-6 weeks
- NO scratching during peeling
- NO retinol or acids for 3 weeks post
- Reschedule social events if CO₂ (7 days visible recovery)
For HIFU and Morpheus8
Before
- Arrive without makeup or creams on face
- Good hydration and sleep
- Take paracetamol 30 min before if concerned (NOT ibuprofen)
- Eat something light before to avoid lightheadedness
After
- HIFU: zero downtime, resume normal activities
- Morpheus8: 2-3 days mild redness, drink fluids, avoid sun
- Progress photos at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
- Don't combine with other treatments without waiting 4-6 weeks
For laser hair removal
Before
- Shave (NOT wax) 24h before
- NO sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks before
- Clean skin, no creams or deodorants day of session
After
- Avoid direct sun 1-2 weeks, SPF 50+ if outside
- NO exfoliating treated area for 48h
- Warm (not hot) showers same day
- Respect the indicated interval between sessions
Learn more about our treatments at Elyzea Miraflores or book a free consultation with Dra. Geldres to design your plan.