BELKYRA™ Lipolysis
Post-Treatment Instructions

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• Avoid massaging the area treated with BELKYRA™ treatment for the first 72 hours. Thereafter, your can massage the area(s) treated with BELKYRA™ to help reduced post treatment swelling.

• For 72 hours avoid strenuous exercise or heat generating activities such as hot yoga after your Belkyra™ treatment.

• Limit your exposure to sun and heat and extreme cold for the first 72 hours after your BELKYRA™  treatment.

• Avoid smoking for at least 3 days after your BELKYRA™ treatment. 

• Drink at least two extra bottles of water daily for the next 6-8 weeks to reduce swelling.

• Avoid consuming alcohol and the following medications/supplements for at least 72 hours after your BELKYRA ™ treatment: Ibuprofen (Advil ®), Naproxen (Aleve ®), acetylsalicylic acid  (Aspirin ®), vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil, and Turmeric supplements. These have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling from BELKYRA™  treatment.

• It is normal for you to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and/or soreness after your treatment. This may last approximately 10-14 days after your treatment.  You may use acetaminophen (Tylenol ®) as directed on the label for discomfort after your BELKYRA™ treatment.

• Avoid consuming excess amounts of salts to prevent excessive swelling.

• It's best to sleep on your back (face up) and with your head elevated to reduce post treatment swelling. 

• To help manage post treatment swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour as needed.

• Taking Arnica Montana tablets and consuming food containing bromelain, such as pineapple, after your BELKYRA™ may reduce bruising and swelling.

• Please do not hesitate to call our office if you have any questions or concerns regarding your BELKYRA™ treatment.

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