BTL Exilis System – Pre & Post Care Instructions

PRE-TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Radio Frequency Skin Tightening is contraindicated in patients with:

• metal implants as well as any active implanted device.
• women who are pregnant or lactating.

Please be sure to share your complete medical history with us so we can make sure this treatment is right for you.

• Please wear comfortable clothing on the day of your treatment so we can gain access to your back/buttocks/thighs for easy placement of the grounding electrode as well as the treatment area.
• No make-up, creams, or lotions on skin.
• No jewelry.
• Skin should be free from hair (men undergoing facial treatments must shave the morning of the session).
• No working out the day of your appointment, prior to the treatment.
• Please arrive at your appointment well hydrated. Ideally, you should hydrate 2 days before and on the day of the treatment as this will result in a more comfortable and efficacious treatment, especially in the summer months.  Drink half your body weight in fluid ounces for at least a week leading up to our treatments.

HYDRATION IS THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS WITH TREATMENT

The more hydrated you are the better your results will be. FDA recommendations for water consumption in adults is half your body weight in ounces per day. Certain beverages can have an opposite and diuretic effect. Caffeinated beverages such as soda, coffee, and tea may deplete fluids in your body and should be avoided 48 hours in advance of your appointment.

POST TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS

• You may experience transient erythema (redness) that will last from a few minutes to an hour or possibly longer.
• Your skin may feel warm immediately after the treatment, but this will dissipate quickly (face treatment) or may last for a few hours as deep tissue retains heat longer (body treatment).
• Increased sensitivity to heat (very hot shower) may last for 24 – 48 hours after the treatment
• You may have some tenderness in the area for a few hours or a day after.
• Treatment around the eyes may yield some swelling and you are encouraged to sleep on two pillows for 24 to 48 hours after the treatment.
• If the treatment area is on your body (not face), stay well hydrated for 4 days after the treatment for better results. Additionally, we encourage light physical activity after treatment to help with lymphatic flow.
• It is highly recommended to keep treated skin protected by proper SPF lotion and to avoid excessive heat exposure (sauna, laser, or pulse light treatment, etc.)