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Spa Treatment and Aftercare Guide

A smoother experience starts with the right information.

The best results start before you even walk through the door of 82 Magnolia. Proper preparation and aftercare can make a noticeable difference in how your treatment feels and how your results develop. We will walk you through everything in detail during your appointment, but this page gives you a simple, go-to resource so you always know what to expect and how to prepare ahead of time.

Our General Instructions, Tips, and Tricks

We do have more detailed and specific instructions broken down by the type of service you are having, as well as some important policies, listed below. Here we have some general information to help you prepare for your upcoming services:

Treatment Prep

If at all possible, come to your appointment with a clean face, free of makeup and lotions.
Avoid sun exposure, harsh skincare products, exfoliants, and waxing for a few days before treatments like lasers, peels, or microneedling.
Drink plenty of water leading up to your appointment, especially with radio frequency and laser services.
Wear comfortable clothing. We do have spa wraps available. For example, bring shorts if you are having a vein treatment or choose a V-neck shirt if we are treating the neck.

Expectations

With any injectable service, bruising and temporary swelling are potential side effects.
Do not schedule injections too close to a big event, wedding, family pictures, etc. Ideally, a minimum of two weeks prior to your event; however, a 3-4 week cushion is better.
Taking arnica a few days prior may be helpful.

Pain Management

Numbing times can be anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the nature of your treatment. Get comfy. Bring a book, goof off on your phone, or listen to music… whatever you need. Relax and enjoy the downtime.
We have several options for comfort measures if needed. Topical or injectable numbing agents, Pro-Nox (laughing gas), a “chiller,” and CBD oil. Your comfort is our priority.

Post-Treatment

Skip the gym for 24-48 hours post-treatment and use a clean pillowcase after any facial treatments.

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Additional Spa Policies

Appointments unconfirmed within 24 hours of their appointment time will be canceled. Please make sure to respond to our confirmation messages.

Cancellations, late edits, and no-shows will incur a fee and forfeit their booking deposits, so to avoid fees, please kindly give us 48 hours’ notice.

Children: Moms… we see you! Admittedly, the spa is not the best location for kiddos, but we do understand that sometimes it cannot be avoided. We have snacks, TVs, and iPads to make their visit comfortable, too.

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Questions Before Your Appointment? We’re Here to Help

If you are unsure about anything before your visit, reach out to our team. We are happy to guide you so you feel fully prepared and confident going into your treatment.