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Before & After Care
Microneedling
Precare
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One full week prior to your treatment:
● Discontinue any use of products or topical prescriptions that contain Retinol or Vitamin A.
● Avoid waxing, electrolysis, and laser hair removal
● Avoid sun exposure (indoor & outdoor wear SPF 30+)
● Do not receive Botox or facial fillers
● Do not have any other skin treatments unless recommended
Day of treatment:
● Discontinue all use of AHA, BHA and Benzoyl Peroxide
● Do not use any exfoliating products
● No shaving to be done on the area(s) being treated
Aftercare
● Do not wear any makeup or sunscreen for the first 12 hours
● Wash the face with a gentle cleanser with lukewarm water before bedtime
● Avoid any alcohol-based products as well as excessive sun exposure for 10 days
● 12-72 hours post treatment mineral makeup can be applied, continuing the use of a gentle cleanser, hyaluronic acid serum and physical SPF of 30 or higher.
● After 48-72 hours of the treatment you may return to your regular skincare regimen. Retinol products are strongly recommended for optimal results.
Chemical Peel
Precare
● Avoid sun exposure 7 days prior treatment (wear SPF 30+) and moisturize the skin well
● Discontinue the use of any chemical exfoliants (AHA, BHA), Retinol and Vitamin C 7 days prior to treatment
● On the day of your treatment come in with a clean face and do not shave the area being treated
Aftercare
● Avoid all sun exposures (wear SPF 30+)
● Avoid the use of AHA and retinol
● Do not rub or pick the skin
● Do not exfoliate
● Use lukewarm water when washing the face and hydrate the treated area
IPL Photofacial
Precare
● Avoid sun exposure (wear SPF 30+)
● Avoid the use of any blood-thinning medication for at least a week
● Discontinue the use of any form of Vitamin A and acids for at least 60 days prior to your treatment (Retinoic acid, glycolic acid, tretinoin, AHA)
● Discontinue the use of Accutane for at least 6 months prior to your treatment
● Make sure the treatment area is free of sunburn, suntan, herpes outbreak (cold sores), inflammatory acne, eczema, hypo or hyperpigmentation
Aftercare
Day 1-7
● Avoid sun exposure (wear SPF 30+)
● For the first 3 hours, there will be redness and slight heat emanation from the treated area- this is a normal part of your body’s natural healing response (Do not apply ice or cooling compresses)
● Post treatment redness is mild therefore you may return to regular activities immediately
● Moisturizer should be applied regularly throughout the course of your treatment and may be applied after treatment.
● Makeup can be applied after treatment, however always remove your makeup before bedtime
● Follow your home skincare regimen
Laser Hair Removal
Precare
● The area to be treated must be shaved the day of or day prior to treatment
● Avoid any sun exposure 7 days prior to your treatment (wear SPF 30+)
● Avoid sunless tanning products 7 days prior to your treatment
● If you are sunburned or tanned you must wait 2 weeks prior being treated
● You should attend your appointments with clean skin; absolutely no products should be on the skin.
● Avoid any chemical exfoliation and other laser procedures for 2 weeks prior to your laser treatment
● Avoid all AHA and BHA products, hydroquinone, retinoids/retinol, Tazorac, and Differin for 7 days prior treatment
● If you have any abnormal lesions, moles or spots on the area(s) to be treated, it must be cleared by a medical practitioner before treatment.
● Do not wax, tweeze or epilate 3 weeks prior your treatment.
● If you are prone to cold sores, it is highly recommended to take an anti- viral medication before your treatment
● Clients with active cold sores will not be treated
● Clients who have used Accutane or similar products within the last 6 months CANNOT have laser hair removal treatments.
● If you have Botox or dermal fillers in the area to be treated, you must wait 14 days both before and after injection to receive your treatment
● Antibiotics may increase photosensitivity We recommend that you check with your personal physician prior to receiving laser treatments if you are taking a long-term antibiotic. If you become ill and begin taking an antibiotic, you will need to be off the medication for 7 days before laser treatment.
Aftercare
● Avoid any sun exposure for 7 days post-treatment (wear SPF 30+)
● If blisters occur, do not puncture If skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed.
● Any over the counter medication is recommended for post treatment discomfort.
● Avoid using any heat on the area(s) treated immediately after your treatment.
● Avoid any chemical exfoliation and other laser procedures for 2 weeks after your laser treatment
● Exfoliate treated areas to minimize the risk of ingrown hairs
● If you experience any side effects, such as hypo- or hyper-pigmentation, prolonged redness, swelling, a histamine reaction, or blistering please contact us.
