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Before And After Care

Microneedling

Precare

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, continue 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.

 

Microneedling
Chemical-Pee

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

 

PL-Photofacial

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 your laser treatment.
  • Avoid all AHA and BHA products, hydroquinone, 
retinols/retinoid, 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 to 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.