Preparation
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Tap a treatment below to view its preparation instructions. If you have specific questions, call us at (512) 477-3778.
Important Medication Notice
- ✓Do not stop aspirin, anticoagulants, antibiotics, prescription medication, or medically necessary supplements unless authorized by the prescribing clinician and your Devenir provider.
- ✓Notify us of all medications, supplements, allergies, health changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, recent procedures, and implanted medical devices before treatment.
Injectables
Botox, Dysport & Dermal Fillers
- ✓Avoid alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours prior to treatment — alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising.
- ✓Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications for 2 weeks before treatment if possible: aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John's Wort, fish oil/Omega-3, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and other NSAIDs.
- ✓Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event (wedding, vacation, etc.) — results take about 14 days to appear, and bruising/swelling may occur in that window. Sculptra takes longer, so plan accordingly.
- ✓Reschedule at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore, or blemish on the treatment area.
- ✓If you have a history of cold sores, let your provider know — an anti-viral medication may be prescribed prior to treatment.
- ✓Have a good meal, including food and drink, before your appointment to reduce the chance of lightheadedness.
- ✓Taking Arnica may help reduce bruising and swelling — start at least 2 days prior to injections.
- ✓You are not a candidate for these treatments if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Kybella
- ✓Do not use RetinA, retinoids, or similar vitamin A products, harsh scrubs/exfoliants, or bleaching creams for 2 days before treatment.
- ✓Gentlemen should shave the treatment area one day before, unless instructed otherwise.
- ✓Do not apply creams, lotions, perfume, or makeup to the treatment area prior to treatment.
- ✓Have a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure to reduce lightheadedness. Let us know if you have a history of fainting.
- ✓Schedule at least 2–4 weeks prior to a special event due to bruising and prolonged swelling.
- ✓Reschedule at least 48 hours in advance if you have a severe rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
- ✓Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood-thinning medications 10–14 days prior (aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John's Wort, fish oil, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, other NSAIDs).
- ✓Avoid alcohol for 1 week prior to treatment.
- ✓Consider taking Arnica tablets starting 1 week prior to help prevent bruising.
Sculptra
- ✓Avoid aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, naproxen, Aleve, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, fish oil, St. John's Wort, garlic pills, and other anti-inflammatory medications for 3 days prior (if approved by your physician) — Tylenol is preferred for pain.
- ✓Arnica tablets starting 3–5 days before treatment may help decrease bruising.
- ✓Inform your provider of any medication allergies, history of anaphylaxis, or other medical conditions.
- ✓Schedule at least 2 weeks before a big event.
- ✓Not recommended if you've had recent dental work or surgery within 2 weeks, or a recent vaccination within 2 weeks (4 weeks for COVID vaccine).
- ✓Not recommended for at least 2 weeks after any moderate illness (flu, COVID, pneumonia, etc.).
Kenalog Injection
- ✓Inform your provider of any medications you're taking, allergies, and any concerns about the procedure.
- ✓There are generally no specific pre-treatment requirements for Kenalog injections.
Hylenex (Filler Dissolving)
- ✓Avoid blood thinners for one week before treatment: ibuprofen, aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, vitamin E, fish oil, garlic, ginseng, St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, and primrose oil.
- ✓Avoid alcohol for 1–2 days before treatment to reduce bruising risk.
- ✓Schedule treatments at least 2–3 weeks before important events to allow full healing.
- ✓Avoid dental work for two weeks before your appointment.
- ✓Arnica may help minimize bruising if taken before treatment (optional).
- ✓Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup if possible.
B-12 Injections
- ✓This injection is for conditions not related to pernicious anemia — clients with a pernicious anemia diagnosis will be referred to their primary care physician.
- ✓Avoid aspirin, aspirin-containing medications, fish oil, flax seed, high-dose vitamin A or E, ginkgo biloba, or garlic for at least 3 days prior to minimize bruising risk.
- ✓Eat a meal or light snack prior to treatment; notify your clinician if you have a needle phobia.
- ✓Call to reschedule if you experience flu-like symptoms, a respiratory infection, or notice any skin condition on the treatment area the day prior.
Brows & Lashes
Brow Waxing & Threading
- ✓Avoid retinol, Retin-A, prescription retinoids, exfoliating acids, and strong acne products around the brows for 5–7 days before treatment.
- ✓Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments, and other irritating facial treatments near the brows for 1–2 weeks before your appointment.
- ✓Reschedule if the treatment area is sunburned, broken, infected, or actively irritated.
- ✓Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, oils, or heavy skincare products around the brows.
- ✓Tell your provider if you are using isotretinoin, prescription acne medication, or medication that affects healing.
Brow Tint, Henna & Lamination
- ✓Arrive with clean brows and no makeup, oils, sunscreen, or heavy skincare products on the treatment area.
- ✓Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and irritating products around the brows for 3–5 days before treatment.
- ✓Do not wax, thread, bleach, or chemically treat the brows immediately before your appointment unless the services are being performed together by your provider.
- ✓Notify us of any previous reaction to hair dye, tint, henna, adhesives, perming, or brow-lamination products. A patch test may be required.
- ✓Reschedule if you have broken skin, sunburn, rash, infection, or significant irritation around the brows.
Lash Lift & Tint
- ✓Arrive with clean lashes and no mascara, eyeliner, eye makeup, oils, or eye cream.
- ✓Remove contact lenses before treatment and bring glasses if needed.
- ✓Eyelash extensions must be removed before a lash-lift appointment.
- ✓Do not curl your lashes on the day before or the day of treatment.
- ✓Notify us of eye allergies, severe dry eye, recent eye surgery, active eye irritation, conjunctivitis, a stye, or previous reactions to tint, adhesive, or lash-lifting products. Treatment may need to be postponed.
- ✓A patch test may be required if you have sensitive skin or a history of reactions to hair dye or tint.
Laser & Energy
Laser Genesis
- ✓Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment.
- ✓Excess hair may need to be shaved; men should be cleanly shaved.
- ✓No sun-tanning or self-tanners for 4 weeks prior (including spray tans, tanning beds, sun exposure).
- ✓Avoid skin-irritating treatments for 1–2 weeks prior (waxing, depilatories, etc.).
- ✓Notify us of any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.
- ✓A history of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment.
IPL Photofacial
- ✓Avoid Dermal Fillers and Botox for at least 1 week prior to treatment.
- ✓Do not use Retin-A, retinoids, harsh scrubs/exfoliants, anti-aging products, or bleaching creams for 3 days before (Accutane is contraindicated).
- ✓No waxing or chemical peels in the treatment area within the 7 days prior.
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks before and after treatment; use daily sunscreen on the treatment area.
- ✓Tell us about all medications you're taking, especially antibiotics (which can cause photosensitivity) — your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
- ✓Let us know if you have a history of cold sores in the treatment area, metal implants/rods/screws, gold therapy, lupus, or connective tissue disease.
- ✓Tell us if you are pregnant (a contraindication) or breastfeeding/on antibiotics (must discontinue oral antibiotics 7 days prior).
Photofractional
- ✓Avoid Dermal Fillers and Botox for at least 1 week prior to treatment.
- ✓Do not use Retin-A, retinoids, harsh scrubs/exfoliants, anti-aging products, or bleaching creams for 3 days before (Accutane is contraindicated).
- ✓No waxing or chemical peels in the treatment area within the 7 days prior.
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks before and after treatment; use daily sunscreen.
- ✓Tell us about all medications, especially photosensitizing antibiotics.
- ✓Let us know about cold sore history in the treatment area, metal implants, gold therapy, lupus, or connective tissue disease.
- ✓Tell us if you are pregnant (contraindicated) or breastfeeding/on antibiotics (discontinue 7 days prior).
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
- ✓Do not use Retin-A, retinoids, harsh scrubs/exfoliants, anti-aging products, or bleaching creams for 3 days before treatment (Accutane is contraindicated).
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks before treatment.
- ✓Let us know of any cold sore history, medications, or relevant medical conditions.
Laser Hair Removal
- ✓Hair should be cleanly shaved; leave a small unshaven sample for the clinician to assess.
- ✓Do not wear makeup on the treated area the day of treatment.
- ✓No sun-tanning or self-tanners for 4 weeks prior.
- ✓Some medications/supplements may increase bruising risk — consult your physician.
- ✓No waxing, plucking, or tweezing for at least 4 weeks prior (some areas may need longer).
- ✓Avoid skin-irritating treatments for 1–2 weeks prior (depilatories, harsh chemicals, etc.).
- ✓Notify us of any health/medication changes since your last visit; cold sore history may require an anti-viral prescription.
RF Microneedling
- ✓Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment.
- ✓Excess hair may need to be shaved; men should be cleanly shaved.
- ✓No sun-tanning or self-tanner for 4 weeks prior.
- ✓Avoid skin irritants a few days before treatment (tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C, astringents).
- ✓Notify us of any health/medication changes; cold sore history may require an anti-viral prescription.
Secret Pro CO2 + RF Microneedling
- ✓Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment.
- ✓Excess hair may need to be shaved; men should be cleanly shaved.
- ✓No sun-tanning or self-tanner for 4 weeks prior.
- ✓Avoid skin irritants a few days before treatment (tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C, astringents).
- ✓Notify us of any health/medication changes; cold sore history may require an anti-viral prescription.
CoolView Vascular & Pigment Treatments
- ✓Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment.
- ✓No sun-tanning or self-tanners for 4 weeks prior.
- ✓Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2–4 weeks before treatment if targeting vascular concerns.
- ✓Some medications/supplements may increase bruising risk — consult your physician; avoid blood thinners and NSAIDs prior to treatment if possible.
- ✓Avoid skin-irritating treatments for 1–2 weeks prior.
- ✓Notify us of any health/medication changes; cold sore history may require an anti-viral prescription.
- ✓Arrive with clean, product-free skin on the treatment area.
ResurFX
- ✓Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 4 weeks before treatment. Treatment cannot be performed on sunburned or actively tanned skin.
- ✓Stop retinol, Retin-A, exfoliating acids, bleaching creams, and other irritating skincare for 5–7 days before treatment unless your provider gives different instructions.
- ✓Avoid waxing, depilatories, chemical peels, microneedling, and other laser treatments in the treatment area for 1–2 weeks before your appointment.
- ✓Tell us about all medications and supplements, especially photosensitizing medication, antibiotics, isotretinoin, and medication that affects healing.
- ✓Tell us if you have a history of cold sores or herpes in the treatment area. Preventive antiviral medication may be prescribed.
- ✓Reschedule if you have an active infection, rash, open wound, cold sore, sunburn, or significant irritation.
- ✓Arrive with clean, product-free skin and no makeup.
Sectum Skin Tightening
- ✓Arrive with clean, dry skin. Do not apply lotion, oil, perfume, powder, self-tanner, or other products to the treatment area.
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning, and active skin irritation before treatment.
- ✓Stop retinol, exfoliating acids, and other irritating topical products on the treatment area for several days before your appointment.
- ✓Remove jewelry and metal objects from the treatment area.
- ✓Notify us of pregnancy, a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, other electronic implant, metal implant in or near the treatment area, altered heat sensation, or significant medical condition.
- ✓Tell us about recent surgery, injections, filler, biostimulator, or another energy-based treatment in the same area.
- ✓Reschedule if the area has a rash, infection, open wound, sunburn, or significant irritation.
Zaffiro Thermal Lifting
- ✓Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, oil, perfume, self-tanner, or other products on the treatment area.
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
- ✓Stop retinol, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other irritating skincare for 3–5 days before treatment.
- ✓Tell us about recent Botox, filler, biostimulator, chemical peel, laser, microneedling, or other treatment in the same area. Your appointment may need to be spaced appropriately.
- ✓Notify us of pregnancy, implanted medical devices, altered heat sensation, significant medical conditions, or medication changes.
- ✓Reschedule if the area has sunburn, rash, infection, open wounds, or significant irritation.
- ✓Drink water normally and arrive well hydrated.
Skin Services
Chemical Peel
- ✓Discontinue Retinol/Retin-A and exfoliating acids 3–5 days before treatment.
- ✓Come with a clean face — remove all makeup before arrival.
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure for 1 week before treatment.
- ✓If you have active acne, cold sores, or open wounds in the treatment area, please reschedule.
Dermaplaning
- ✓Wait 1 week after Botox or filler injections before treatment.
- ✓Stop Retin-A 5 days pre-treatment.
- ✓Wait 14 days after a chemical peel, laser treatment, or IPL.
- ✓Clients prone to Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) should treat with melanin suppressants beforehand.
- ✓Not suitable within 12 months of Accutane use, with blood thinner use, high-frequency aspirin use, cystic/grade 3+ acne, or high anxiety.
- ✓Reschedule if experiencing cold sores, sunburn, or windburned skin.
- ✓Diabetic patients must have their condition controlled by diet or medication; cancer patients need physician approval.
HydraFacial
- ✓Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds, for 1 week before; use SPF 30+ daily.
- ✓Do not use exfoliants for 2 days before treatment.
- ✓No chemical peels or lasers for 2 weeks prior.
- ✓Discontinue Tretinoin-type products (Renova, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 days before.
- ✓Discontinue Hydroquinone 2–3 days before.
- ✓If you have a history of cold sores, consider prophylactic Valtrex (or similar) no later than the day of treatment.
- ✓Notify us if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions, or illness before your treatment.
- ✓Wait 2 weeks after Botox/filler before a HydraFacial — or have Botox/filler on the same day, only after the HydraFacial.
Glo2Facial
- ✓Wash your face gently before arriving with clean skin.
- ✓Continue your normal morning skincare routine except masks, peels, or deep exfoliation.
- ✓Drink plenty of water to arrive well hydrated.
- ✓Do not wear makeup to your appointment.
- ✓Avoid intensive/invasive skincare (masks, peels, exfoliating treatments) for about a week prior.
- ✓Do not shave or wax treatment areas (brows, face, lips, legs, bikini line) beforehand.
Skin Pen Microneedling
- ✓Avoid Retinol/Retin-A and exfoliating acids for 5–7 days before treatment.
- ✓Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 1–2 weeks before.
- ✓Reschedule if you have active acne, cold sores, or open wounds in the treatment area.
- ✓Arrive with clean, product-free skin.
Facials & Extractions
- ✓Minimize sun exposure for a few days before your facial to prevent sensitivity.
- ✓Use a mild cleanser and avoid harsh scrubs/exfoliants for at least 48 hours prior.
- ✓Drink plenty of water to hydrate skin from the inside out, improving extraction effectiveness.
- ✓Avoid retinol or other potent skincare ingredients that can sensitize skin.
- ✓Avoid waxing or shaving your face at least 24–48 hours before your facial.
D.E.J BioStim Treatment
- ✓Follow the Revision Skincare preparation regimen provided by your Devenir provider, if prescribed.
- ✓Stop retinol, Retin-A, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other irritating skincare products for 5–7 days before treatment unless instructed otherwise.
- ✓Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for at least 1 week before treatment, and use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily.
- ✓Tell us about any laser, microneedling, peel, waxing, or other procedure recently performed in the treatment area.
- ✓Reschedule if you develop a cold sore, rash, open wound, infection, sunburn, or significant skin irritation in the treatment area.
- ✓Arrive with clean skin and no makeup or heavy skincare products.
MesoGold Microneedling Facial
- ✓Avoid retinol, Retin-A, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs, and other irritating skincare for 5–7 days before treatment.
- ✓Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 1–2 weeks before treatment.
- ✓Avoid waxing, chemical peels, laser treatments, and other irritating procedures in the treatment area for 1–2 weeks.
- ✓Reschedule if you have active acne lesions, a cold sore, infection, rash, open wound, sunburn, or significant irritation in the treatment area.
- ✓Tell us about allergies or reactions to topical numbing products and to any ingredients planned for use during treatment.
- ✓Notify us of blood thinners, isotretinoin use, immune-system conditions, poor wound healing, or a history of keloid scarring.
- ✓Arrive with clean, product-free skin and no makeup.
Body
Evolve Transform (Body Contouring)
- ✓Avoid skin irritation or intentional tanning; use sunscreen outdoors.
- ✓Discontinue irritant topical agents for 2–3 days prior.
- ✓Arrive with clean, shaven skin — no lotion, makeup, perfume, powder, or bath/shower oil on the treatment area.
- ✓Shave hair-bearing treatment areas prior to treatment day.
- ✓Be well hydrated at the time of treatment for optimal results.
TruFlex
- ✓Arrive well hydrated and eat normally before your appointment unless your provider instructs otherwise.
- ✓Arrive with clean, dry skin. Do not apply lotion, oil, perfume, powder, or other products to the treatment area.
- ✓Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area. Remove jewelry and metal objects from the area.
- ✓Tell us before treatment if you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, cochlear implant, other electronic implant, or metal implant in or near the treatment area.
- ✓Notify us of pregnancy, heart rhythm problems, epilepsy or seizure disorder, blood-flow problems, blood clots, abdominal or inguinal hernia, recent surgery, acute injury, fracture, or chronic abdominal or intestinal condition.
- ✓Reschedule if the treatment area has an open wound, infection, rash, significant inflammation, or recent surgical incision.
Sclerotherapy
- ✓Tell us about all medications and supplements, allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding, blood clots, bleeding disorders, circulation problems, and previous reactions to sclerotherapy.
- ✓Your provider may ask you to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other anti-inflammatory medication before treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication without authorization.
- ✓Do not shave the treatment area or apply lotion, oil, self-tanner, or other products on the day of treatment.
- ✓Avoid sun exposure and tanning on the treatment area before your appointment.
- ✓Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to the treatment area.
- ✓Bring the compression stockings recommended by your provider, if instructed.
- ✓Reschedule and contact us if you develop an infection, rash, open wound, significant swelling, or another new problem in the treatment area.
Permanent Makeup & Tattoo
Cosmetic Tattoo (Brows, Lips, Eyeliner, Areola, Scar Revision)
- ✓Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, alcohol) for 72 hours before treatment.
- ✓Do not use Retinol near the treatment area for 2 weeks before.
- ✓Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before.
- ✓Avoid Botox near the treatment area within 3 weeks before brow appointments.
- ✓Clients with oily skin should arrive without heavy moisturizers.
- ✓No eyelash extensions for eyeliner appointments; do not curl lashes the day before.
Tattoo Removal
- ✓Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner on the treatment area for 4 weeks before treatment.
- ✓Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and keep the tattoo covered from direct sunlight whenever possible.
- ✓Arrive with clean, product-free skin. Do not apply makeup, lotion, oil, perfume, or numbing products unless instructed by your provider.
- ✓Reschedule if the area has sunburn, rash, infection, open skin, or significant irritation.
- ✓Notify us of all medications and supplements, particularly photosensitizing medications, antibiotics, isotretinoin, blood thinners, or medication that affects healing.
- ✓Tell us about prior tattoo-removal treatments, allergic reactions to tattoo pigment, abnormal scarring, keloids, or pigment changes.
- ✓Excess hair may need to be shaved, but do not wax or pluck the treatment area.
Laser Eyeliner Tattoo Removal
- ✓Avoid sun exposure, tanning, and self-tanner for 4 weeks before treatment.
- ✓Stop retinol, Retin-A, exfoliating acids, and irritating skincare around the eyes for 2 weeks before treatment unless instructed otherwise.
- ✓Arrive without eye makeup, mascara, eyeliner, false lashes, lash glue, eye creams, oils, or heavy skincare around the eyes.
- ✓Eyelash extensions must be completely removed before your appointment. Do not curl your lashes the day before or the day of treatment.
- ✓Remove contact lenses before treatment and bring glasses to wear home.
- ✓Tell us about glaucoma, corneal or retinal disease, severe dry eye, previous eye injury or surgery, prescription eye drops, current vision changes, eye pain, or light sensitivity.
- ✓Notify us of allergies or previous reactions to numbing eye drops, topical anesthetics, metals, latex, antibiotics, or ophthalmic products.
- ✓Reschedule if you have conjunctivitis, a stye, eyelid inflammation, active infection, rash, open skin, unexplained eye redness, eye pain, or vision changes.
- ✓Numbing drops and sterile metal eye shields will be used. Tell the provider immediately if you feel sharp pain, pinching, pressure, or significant discomfort during shield placement.
- ✓Arrange transportation if recommended. Eye watering, swelling, numbing drops, or temporary visual disturbance may make driving uncomfortable.
Other Treatments
Hyfrecation Lesion Removal
- ✓Arrive with clean, product-free skin on the treatment area.
- ✓Do not shave, wax, exfoliate, or use irritating skincare on the area for several days before treatment.
- ✓Notify us if you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, other implanted electronic device, metal implant near the area, bleeding disorder, or medication that affects clotting.
- ✓Reschedule if the area is sunburned, infected, inflamed, open, or actively irritated.
- ✓Tell your provider if the lesion has recently changed in size, shape, color, texture, or bleeding pattern. Medical evaluation may be required before cosmetic removal.
- ✓Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner on the treatment area before your appointment.
Earlobe Repair (Pre-Op)
- ✓Follow any pre-procedure medication guidance provided by Dr. Schaefer, including avoiding blood thinners as directed.
- ✓Take Vitamin C (1500 mg/day) for one week prior to the procedure.
- ✓Take Arnica for 2 days prior to the procedure.
- ✓Arrange for a ride home if you'll be receiving any sedation or numbing medication that may affect driving.
Earlobe Re-Piercing
- ✓Do not schedule re-piercing until the earlobe has fully healed and your provider has cleared the area for treatment.
- ✓Notify us of a history of keloids, raised scars, poor wound healing, metal allergy, bleeding disorder, or previous piercing infection.
- ✓Reschedule if the earlobe has redness, swelling, drainage, rash, broken skin, or another sign of infection or irritation.
- ✓Arrive with clean earlobes and do not apply makeup, lotion, perfume, or other products to the area.
- ✓Tell us about blood thinners, aspirin, anti-inflammatory medication, and supplements that may increase bruising. Do not stop prescribed medication without medical authorization.
- ✓Bring or select implant-quality jewelry approved by the provider.
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