PCDC / BELKYRA™ Injections
PRE/POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Park providers are thoroughly trained on safe injection of Belkyra™/PCDC for fat reduction and will do everything possible to get you the best result! Here are a few things you can do to improve your results and reduce possible adverse effects.

pre-care

  • Avoid alcohol, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.), aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications two days before your treatment. If your doctor prescribes any of these, check with them before discontinuing.

  • Avoid vitamin E, omega-3, ginseng, garlic, ginkgo, or St. John’s wort supplements for two days before or after treatment.

  • Avoid exercise or sex six hours before your treatment. 

  • Come without makeup, or plan to remove your makeup when you arrive. Facial hair should be shaved one day before the treatment.

  • Plan to be upright for four hours after your treatment.

  • Redness and swelling may occur immediately after your treatment and can last up to two weeks. Schedule your treatment with this in mind!

  • We will book a follow-up appointment four to six weeks after your treatment so we can monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to improve your results.

Some people are not able to have Belkyra™/PCDC injections. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, immunocompromised, have trouble swallowing or have liver, kidney, or blood vessel diseases let us know right away -- we may have to reschedule your treatment or consider an alternative.

POST-care

You may experience swelling and discomfort at your treatment sites. This is very common and is less pronounced in future treatments. Tylenol is ok to take for discomfort.

  • Gently apply a clean, cold compress to the treatment area for five minutes, five times a day, for five to seven days after your treatment.

  • Remain upright for four hours, and other than a cold compress, do not rub or apply pressure to your treatment areas, including during sleep.

  • Guard against infection by keeping the skin clean, especially in the first 48h. Avoid makeup for 24h.

  • Avoid alcohol, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.), aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications for 3-5 days after treatment. If your doctor prescribes any of these, check with them before discontinuing.

  • Avoid exercise, sex, or extreme heat (saunas, sunbathing, hot yoga, etc.) for 48 hours after treatment.

Belkyra™ requires at least two - often four to six - treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Once you’ve completed your last treatment, results are permanent and don’t need to be touched up!