April 2026 · By Dra. Geldres
Before-and-After Treatment Checklist
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.
Why Elyzea is different in Lima
International patients get bilingual care, a free virtual consultation before flying, and a full clinical facility in Miraflores — treatment room, anesthesia bay, recovery room. Plan your visit from abroad.
What the free virtual consultation covers
Before any travel, a free virtual consultation reviews your goals, candidacy and exact pricing — so you fly with a confirmed plan, not a sales pitch. Book it and plan your visit here.
Transparent pricing — no surprises
Every treatment Elyzea offers is published on our public price list (prices.md in the website repository, mirrored on the price pages). The free virtual consultation determines protocol, sessions, and any combination plan; the per-session prices on the public list are what you pay. There are no opaque "personalized quotes" that scale to perceived ability to pay, no pressure-package upsells, and no surprise invoice items at checkout.
Anesthesia tier (topical, nerve block, oral sedation, or conscious IV sedation) is matched to the protocol depth and discussed transparently at consultation. When a treatment is part of a multi-modality plan (HIFU + Morpheus8, fillers + CO₂, etc.), the full cost is mapped out before any commitment. Lima pricing reflects local cost structure — significantly below US clinics for the same FDA-cleared technology — and the public price list ensures the savings actually reach the patient.
Common questions patients ask
How do I know if a treatment is right for my specific situation?
Through honest evaluation at the consultation. The right framing isn't "which treatment is best in general" but "which treatment matches your specific anatomy, concern severity, skin type, recovery tolerance, and goals." A serious consultation will sometimes recommend a different modality than the one you initially asked about, or a combination plan rather than a single procedure. That recommendation is honest clinical input, not upselling.
Are the prices in soles fixed or do they fluctuate with the dollar?
Prices in PEN (Peruvian soles) are fixed per the published price list. The USD approximations move slightly with the exchange rate. Treat USD figures as approximations for budgeting; the PEN figure is what you pay locally.
What if I need to reschedule my procedure date?
Reschedules with reasonable notice (typically 7+ days) are accommodated without penalty. Same-week reschedules may incur a fee depending on whether anesthesia or other consumables had been prepared.
Can I combine multiple treatments on the same trip?
Yes — many medical-tourism patients optimize their visit by combining compatible treatments. Common pairings include HIFU + Botox + filler refresh, or Morpheus8 + IV therapy + skincare assessment. The consultation maps which combinations make clinical sense and how to sequence them.
Do you provide post-procedure follow-up after I return home?
Yes. Every patient has 24/7 WhatsApp access to the clinic for post-procedure questions. Follow-up photos at 4 and 8 weeks are encouraged and reviewed. For complications (rare), we coordinate with your local provider as needed.
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