Frequently Asked Questions...

• Who can visit Belle Haven Medical Aesthetics?

Belle Haven Medical Aesthetics helps all customers; not just women, from the ages of 21 and up, to reach their aesthetic goals

• What is your return policy?

All treatments and services once rendered are non-refundable, however in very rare cases, we can make exceptions. 

• Does Belle Haven Medical Aesthetics accept insurance?

No, at this time we are not accepting insurance.

• Do you offer payment plans for treatments?

No, at this time we do not offer any payment plans. 

• What are discounted packages?

Discounted packages are packages offered based the the recommended sessions for specific treatments to obtain optimal goals or to start seeing results. Please refer to each service individually to see the recommended sessions. Discounted Packages will be reviewed with each individual during your consultation.

• Are consultations free?

Yes, consultation is free with any treatments or services purchased.

• How do I schedule an appointment?

The best way to schedule any appointment is to book on our website.

• How do I know what to do before my appointment?

You will receive an email with appointment preparation information and paper work before you arrive for your appointment. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to us by phone or email.

• Can I bring someone else along on my appointment?

Yes, you may bring 1 individual along on your appointment

• How do I know what to do after my appointment?

You will receive information at your appointment from Dr. Shemi. In addition, you will also receive an email with your post appointment care instructions and on how to schedule a follow up if necessary.

What is Botox/Xeomin/Jeaveau?

• They are Neuromodulators which work by blocking the signals that cause facial muscles to contract. By relaxing the muscles, it helps reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and prevent new ones from showing up.

 What are contraindications to getting treatment?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• History of keloidal scarring

• neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis), or autoimmune disorders.

• allergy to constituents of botulinum toxin product

• body dysmorphic disorder

How should I prepare for my visit?

• There is nothing in particular you have to do or not do before your visit. We do recommend however to have your daily workout before your treatment, since we don’t recommend any exercise for 24 hours afterwards. Please also be aware any makeup on the area of treatment will be wiped clean. 

Is the injection painful?

• Ice is applied to the treatment area prior to injection to help make the treatment more comfortable however you will feel a slight pinch with each injection which only takes a few seconds.

What are post-treatment care instructions?

• Avoid lying down (or do a downward dog) for 4 hours after your procedure.

• Wait 24 hours before going back to the gym or yoga class – or any kind of exercise, really

• Avoid facials and facial muscle manipulation (vigorous rubbing or facial massage) for two weeks after treatment.

What is the downtime?

• The great thing about this treatment is there's virtually no downtime. You might have small red bumps that look like bug bites at first, but they usually go away within an hour. 

When will I see results?

• Noticeable results are typically seen around 3 to 5 days. Skin starts to feel tighter; you should see less movement and wrinkling in the injected areas. It can take up to 2 weeks to see the full results. 

How long do results last for?

• The length of time of how long results last can vary with each individual. But typically, you can expect results to last 3-4 months.

What are the side effects? 

• Headache, minor bruising or swelling at the injection site are the most common but are rare side effects. Eyelid sagging may occur but not very often. This type of result is very rare, occurring less than 0.1% of the time.

What is a Dermal Filler?

• A dermal filler is a gel-like form of hyaluronic acid; a substance that is naturally occurring in skin and used in facial moisturizers. When injected into the skin at different depths, it helps fill in facial wrinkles, provide facial volume, and augment facial features including lips, cheeks and nasolabial folds: restoring a voluminous and smoother appearance. 

 What are contraindications to getting treatment?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Active infection near the site of injection

• A known allergy/hypersensitivity to the material or to the lidocaine mixed in the syringe of the filler.

How should I prepare for my visit?

• Avoid alcoholic beverages the night before your appointment. It can make skin more susceptible to bruising. 

• It's best to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) for a week before your treatment to help reduce bruising. 

• Please also be aware any makeup on the area of treatment will be wiped clean. 

• As you may experience bruising and swelling with treatment that can last up to 2 weeks we don't recommend scheduling your appointment right

     before a big event.

Is the injection painful?

• We use a topical anesthetic before making injections to help minimize any discomfort during the treatment. An icepak is also applied before and after. You can also take Tylenol before and after to help reduce any pain. You may experience bruising and swelling, which can take 1-2 weeks to go away. 

What are post-treatment care instructions?

• Avoid lying down (or do a downward dog) for 4 hours after your procedure.

• Wait 24 hours before going back to the gym or yoga class – or any kind of exercise. 

• Avoid facials and facial muscle manipulation (vigorous rubbing or facial massage) for two weeks after treatment.

What is the downtime?

• The great thing about this treatment is there's no real downtime. You may experience bruising and swelling, which can take 1-2 weeks to go away. 

When will I see results?

• You'll start to see results almost immediately, and can expect to see full results in about 2 weeks.

How long do results last for?

• The length of time of how long results last can vary with each individual. But typically, results last anywhere from 6-18 months. 

What are the side effects? 

• Headache, minor bruising or swelling at the injection site are the most common but are rare side effects. Eyelid sagging may occur but not very often. This type of result is very rare, occurring less than 0.1% of the time.

What is Microneedling?

• It is a minimally invasive treatment, that uses a pen-like tool to create microscopic punctures in the skin that stimulate natural healing — resulting in a tighter, smoother, and more vibrant appearance.

 What are contraindications to getting treatment?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Active infection or active acne

How should I prepare for my visit?

• Avoid alcoholic beverages the night before your appointment. It can make skin more susceptible to bruising. 

• It's best to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) for a week before your treatment to help reduce bruising. 

• Please also be aware any makeup on the area of treatment will be wiped clean. 

Is the treatment painful?

• We use a topical anesthetic before making injections to help minimize any discomfort during the treatment. You can also take Tylenol before and after to help reduce any pain. 

What should I expect after treatment?

• Immediately following your treatment, you can expect your skin to be flushed or bright red, as if you have a mild to moderate sunburn. Applying hyaluronic acid serum post treatment can encourage collagen production. 

• You should not wear makeup for 24 hours and should avoid sweaty exercise, hot tubs, or swimming for 48 hours after treatment. 

What is the downtime?

•  You can expect to see redness and swelling for up to 48 hours after your treatment, and some people experience flaking or peeling skin. This can take 1-2 weeks to go away. After 24 hours you may apply make up. 

When will I see results?

• You'll start to see results within a week, and you should notice full results within 4-6 weeks.

How long do results last for?

• The length of time of how long results last varies with each individual. It depends on your age, your skin, and your goals, but typically results last between 3-5 months. To see and maintain optimal results, we recommend starting with a series of 3 treatments, spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. 

What are the side effects? 

• You can expect to see redness and swelling for up to 48 hours after your treatment, and some people experience flaking or peeling skin. You might also see small red spots or light bruising that lasts for several days during the healing process. To minimize side effects, be sure to take care of your skin using gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and SPF. 

What is PRP/PRF?

• PRP is just that; plasma rich in platelets. When injected it releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces. PRF is a fibrin matrix comprised of platelet cytokines, growth factors and cells used to help promote skin rejuvenation, hair growth and wound healing. PRP and PRF is obtained by drawing your blood then spinning the blood in a centrifuge so that it is separated from red blood cells

 What are contraindications to getting treatment?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Active infection or active acne

How should I prepare for my visit?

• Avoid alcoholic beverages the night before your appointment. It can make skin more susceptible to bruising. 

• It's best to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) for a week before your treatment to help reduce bruising. 

• Please also be aware any makeup on the area of treatment will be wiped clean. 

Is the treatment painful?

• We use a topical anesthetic before making injections to help minimize any discomfort during the treatment. You can also take Tylenol before and after to help reduce any pain. 

What should I expect after treatment?

• Immediately following your treatment, you can expect your skin to be flushed or bright red, as if you have a mild to moderate sunburn. 

What is the downtime?

• With this treatment you can expect to see redness and swelling for up to 48 hours after your treatment, and some people experience flaking or peeling skin. We recommend you do not schedule a treatment if you have a planned event with 48 to 72 hrs. 

When will I see results?

• It varies depending on the treatment performed.

How long do results last for?

• The length of time of how long results last varies with each individual and the treatment performed. It depends on your age, your skin, and your goals, but typically results last between 3-5 months. To see and maintain optimal results, we recommend starting with a series of 3 treatments, spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. 

What are the side effects? 

• You can expect to see redness and swelling for up to 48 hours after your treatment. You might also see small red spots or light bruising that lasts for several days during the healing process. To minimize side effects if performed with microneedling on face, be sure to take care of your skin using gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and SPF. 

What is PRP/PRF?

• PRP is just that; plasma rich in platelets. When injected it releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells your body produces. PRF is a fibrin matrix comprised of platelet cytokines, growth factors and cells used to help promote skin rejuvenation, hair growth and wound healing. PRP and PRF is obtained by drawing your blood then spinning the blood in a centrifuge so that it is separated from red blood cells.

• PRP/PRF can be combined with microneedling.

How and why does it work for Hair growth?

• In almost anyone with thinning hair, growth factors can help stimulate the activity of the hair follicles and promote new hair growth. The use of PRP/PRF is a great treatment option for hair loss due to multiple scientifically based articles showing its efficacy in increasing hair count, hair thickness, and the growth phase of the hair cycle.

Who does it work for?

• PRP/PRF is best used for patients with androgenic alopecia, which is a genetically determined type of hair thinning that typically occurs along the top of the head. In women, this might look like a widening part with normal hair thickness at the back of the head, loss of edges. 

• Hair re-growth in women has almost a 90% success rate. Men have almost a 65% success rate in hair re-growth as it relates to hormonal alopecia.
   

 What are contraindications to getting treatment?

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Active infection or active acne

• low platelet count in the blood;

• psycho-emotional disorders;

• oncological diseases;

• taking corticosteroids and blood thinners;

How should I prepare for my visit?

• Avoid alcoholic beverages the night before your appointment. It can make skin more susceptible to bruising. 

• It's best to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) for a week before your treatment to help reduce bruising. 

• Please also be aware any hair products on the area of treatment will be wiped clean. 

Is the treatment painful?

• We use a topical anesthetic before making injections to help minimize any discomfort during the treatment. You can also take Tylenol before and after to help reduce any pain. 

What should I expect after treatment?

• Immediately following your treatment, you can expect your scalp have small red spots or light bruising that lasts for several days during the healing process. 

What is the downtime?

• With this treatment you can expect to see redness and swelling for up to 48 hours after your treatment, and some people experience flaking or peeling skin. We recommend you do not schedule a treatment if you have a planned event with 48 to 72 hrs. 

When will I see results?

• For best results, consistency is key. Treatments are typically performed once a month for the first three to four months, and then every three to six months thereafter, depending on the individual patient’s response and results. Following this protocol, anticipated results can first be seen within two to three months.

How long do results last for?

• The length of time of how long results last varies with each individual and the treatment performed. It depends on your age, your skin, and your goals, but typically results last between 3-5 months. To see and maintain optimal results, we recommend starting with a series of 3 treatments, spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. 

What are the side effects? 

• You can expect to see redness and swelling for up to 48 hours after your treatment. You might also see small red spots or light bruising that lasts for several days during the healing process. 

What is Targeted fat removal?

• Targeted fat reduction with injection lipolysis is the use of nutrients that destroy fat cells and allowing your body’s metabolism to flush it out.  We offer injections of PC/DC or Deoxycholic acid (Kybella) into the subcutaneous tissue.

 What are contraindications to getting treatment? 

• Pregnant or breastfeeding 

• Active infection or active acne

• Clotting disorders

•  Lupus (Reduced Immune Function)  

• Diabetes may affect outcome or increase risks  

• Heart or lung disease  

• Vascular problems(including common circulation problems)  

• Thyroid disorders 

• Hypertension or depression (psychological)  

• Other active diseases may affect outcome or increase risks(i.e. cancer | medical at risk) 

• Smoking / recreational drug use or excessive drinking. 

• Certain prescription medications

How should I prepare for my visit?

• Avoid alcoholic beverages or nicotine/smoking 48 before and after your appointment. 

• It's best to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) for a week before your treatment to help reduce bruising. 

Is the treatment painful?

• Most patients report a burning sensation however we'll do our best to make it comfortable by icing the area before beginning treatment. Swelling, bruising, discomfort, numbness, and redness are among the most common post-treatment side effects. You may take Tylenol before and after to help reduce any pain. 

What should I expect after treatment?

• Swelling, bruising, discomfort, numbness, and redness are among the most common post-treatment side effects.

• To reduce unwanted swelling , you can apply ice topically for 24 hours post treatment- Apply for 15-minutes and then remove for 15 minutes, then repeat.

• Stay adequately hydrated. 

• Do not touch, press, rub, massage, or manipulate the treatment area. Avoid vigorous exercise for 24- 48 hours.

What is the downtime?

• There's no real downtime, however given the amount of swelling, bruising and discomfort, which can last up to 2 weeks, we advise you not to schedule a treatment within 2 weeks of any important event. 

When will I see results?

• You'll start to see subtle results within 2 to 4 weeks; 6 treatments are recommended for maximum results however some individuals vary and you may need less. We encourage you to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen throughout this process as it may affect your results. 

How long do results last for?

• The results are achieved once you've reached your desired look. As long as you maintain your body weight you should not have to come in for touch ups or additional treatments.

What are the side effects? 

• Swelling, bruising, discomfort, numbness, and redness are among the most common post-treatment side effects.