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 all have a blood thinning effect and can increase your risk of bruising and swelling from your 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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