Showing up to your Lima aesthetic appointment well-prepared saves time, reduces complications, and improves results. This checklist applies to most non-invasive treatments — your specific procedure may have additional requirements.
1 week before
- Stop blood thinners and supplements that increase bruising: aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, ginseng. (Continue if prescribed for medical reasons — discuss with the clinic.)
- Stop topical retinoids on areas being treated
- Avoid intense sun exposure
- Hydrate consistently
- Avoid new skincare products
48 hours before
- No alcohol
- No spicy food
- No new skincare products on the treatment area
- No intense exercise (allows tissue rest)
24 hours before
- No vigorous exercise
- No facials, microneedling, or other in-clinic treatments
- If photos are part of the appointment, arrive without makeup
- Adequate sleep (8 hours ideal)
- Hydrate generously
Morning of
- Eat a normal breakfast (avoid fainting risk)
- Drink water
- Take regular medications as usual unless told otherwise
- Wear comfortable clothing — front-buttoning shirts for body treatments
- Bring photo ID and reservations
What to bring
- Photo ID
- Insurance documents (for travel medical coverage, not for the procedure itself)
- List of current medications and supplements
- Any questions in writing
- Phone for after-photos
- Comfortable hotel attire for after
Same-day after
Have a recovery plan: hotel near clinic, no major plans for 4–24 hours, soft food options identified.
Avoid rushing back to the airport same day for most treatments. Recovery-friendly restaurants.
Treatment-specific pre-trip prep
- HIFU: normal hydration, no special prep
- Morpheus8: stop tretinoin 1 week, hydroquinone 4 weeks for dark skin
- Toxin: stop blood thinners 1 week, no alcohol 48 hours
- Filler: stop blood thinners 1 week, antiviral if HSV history
- Laser/picosecond: stop retinoids 1 week, strict SPF 4 weeks
- Cryolipolysis: normal prep, hydration
Mental preparation
- Read about your procedure beforehand
- Have questions ready (write them down)
- Bring photos of desired results to discuss
- Plan post-treatment activities (rest vs sightseeing)
- Notify travel companion of timing
What to skip
- Aggressive skincare routines week-of
- Heavy alcohol night before
- New supplements without consultation approval
- Excessive caffeine on treatment morning (anxiety)
- Tight clothing if treatment area would be irritated
Travel medical insurance
Travel medical insurance recommended for any international trip. Insurance details.
Frequently asked questions
What if I forget my medication list?
Pharmacy records or photos work. Tell consultation about anything you can't remember.
What if I had alcohol last night?
Hydrate aggressively. May increase bruising risk slightly but usually OK.
Should I shave/wax before treatment?
Depends on area. Treatment-specific. Confirm with consultation.
What if I started a new medication?
Tell consultation. Some medications affect treatment.
Can I have caffeine before treatment?
Light caffeine OK. Avoid excessive amounts (anxiety).
What if I'm anxious?
Tell consultation. Most procedures have calm, conversational atmosphere.
Should I bring my husband / partner?
Optional. Most clinics welcome companions. Some procedures benefit from someone driving you home.
Why Elyzea is different in Lima
Every treatment at Elyzea is evaluated by Dra. Geldres, a board-certified plastic surgeon — not delegated to a technician with a sales quota. Genuine equipment, conservative parameters, honest expectations. How visits work.
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.
Bottom line
1 week: stop blood thinners. 48 hours: no alcohol. 24 hours: no exercise. Morning of: eat, drink, take medications. Bring ID and questions. Hotel near clinic for recovery.