Apart from these modes of action, riboflavin has also been shown to activate specific neuroactive molecules such as vitamin B 6 (which confers neuroprotection based on a role in serotonin production) 73 , homocysteine (which has a double-edged neurological role) 74 and kynurenine involved in glutamate excitotoxicity (i.e., excess of glutamate in neural synapse, resulting in death of neural cells) 75
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Retinoids override that regulatory mechanism
Drink plenty of water and eat a nutritional meal 2 hours before your appointment POST- OP Instructions Avoid touching or scrubbing at the injection site for 24 hours after treatment Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment (examples- retinol, tretinoin/retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone) Avoid the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre and post injection as they will increase your risk of bruising What to expect after treatment 4 week post op is always recommended and scheduled before dismissal after first session 2-3 sessions may be needed to achieve maximum results Follow up treatments should be scheduled about every 4-6 weeks Swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness in area is normal and will last up to 1 week
