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Pre & Post Care
BASIC PRE + POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS
For all injectable treatments, it is preferred that patients do not come to their appointment with make-up on.
- To avoid bruising with Botox, Dysport, and filers, a week before your cosmetic injection appointment, we recommend stopping taking: aspirin, ibuprofen, Excedrin, Motrin, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Flax oil, Cod liver oil, Fish oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and other essential Fatty Acids. Also, avoid drinking alcohol a few days before your treatment.
- Do not stop prescriptions from your doctor.
- Do not exercise for the first 24 hours after your appointment.
- When used as directed, Amica may help prevent bruising and swelling and is highly recommended.
- You may not receive injectable treatments if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
EYES +CHEEKS
- DO NOT RUB OR MASSAGE the treated area immediately following your treatment.
- When cleaning your face or applying makeup, use it gently, sweeping motions to avoid excessive mobility of the area.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for the remainder of the treatment day. Bruising at the treatment site may occur. You may resume other normal activities immediately.
- Temporary, minimal to moderate swelling may be expected. Apply cool compresses to the area treated (avoiding pressure). It may be normal to experience some tenderness at the treatment site that can last for a few hours or, at times, a couple of days. You may take acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience any mild tenderness or discomfort.
- Wait a minimum of four weeks before receiving any laser treatments.
LIPS
SAME AS ABOVE plus no lip balm and DO NOT RUB OR MASSAGE lips for 4 hours post-treatment.
For all treatments, it is required that patients do NOT come to their appointment with make-up on, especially for resurfacing lasers.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).
- Please discontinue the use of any active products (retinol. acids, or anything tingly when you put it on the skin) at least 3-5 days prior to your appointment.
- Please avoid significant sun exposure at least 2 weeks before and after treatment.
Laser Hair Removal PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- The area to be treated must be clean-shaven. Unshaven clients will be rescheduled.
- Avoid UV exposure 7 days prior to your treatment. Clients who are sunburned or tanned must wait 2 weeks before being treated to avoid additional skin damage.
- Avoid chemical peels and other laser procedures in the area to be treated for 2 weeks prior to and two weeks after your laser treatment.
- Avoid all alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxyl products (AHA/BHA), hydroquinone, retinol/retinoid, Tazorac, and Differin for 7 days before treatment.
Clients with any abnormal lesions, moles, or spots on the area to be treated must be cleared by a medical practitioner prior to treatment. - Clients must stop waxing, tweezing, and chemical epilation 3 weeks prior to treatment.
- If you are prone to cold sores, it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication (such as Valtrex) prior to 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.
- Client should not perform any physical activity that increases body temperature and blood pressure.
- within 2 hours before and after treatments.
- If you have Botox or dermal fillers in the area to be treated, wait 14 days both before and after injection to receive treatments.
- Antibiotics may increase photosensitivity. We recommend that you check with your personal physician prior to receiving laser treatments if you are taking antibiotics.
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Avoid extended UV exposure for 7 days post-treatment.
- Tylenol is recommended for post-treatment discomfort.
- Over-the-counter medication is recommended for post-treatment discomfort. You may also apply Restorative Gel (highest recommended), cool towels, ice packs, or aloe vera to alleviate discomfort due to heat
- Avoid using seat warmers immediately after treatment.
Avoid any additional laser treatments or chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 weeks post treatment or until healing has occurred. - Using a broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and is recommended for ongoing maintenance. To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the interval recommended by your technician.
BASIC PRE + POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Chemical Peels: Rejuvenize + Vitalize + GLYCOL/C
You may not receive chemical peel treatments if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are prone to cold sores, it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication (such as Valtrex) prior to your treatment.
Clients with active cold sores will not be treated. Clients who have used
Accutane or similar products within the last 6 months should not be treated.
You may not receive a chemical peel if you have a history of allergies, rashes, or other skin reactions, or maybe sensitive to any of the components in this treatment, vitiligo. autoimmune disease, or any condition that may weaken your immune system.
You may not receive a chemical peel if you have recently received chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
One week before peel avoid electrolysis, waxing, depilatory creams, and laser hair removal.
Three days before avoiding Retin-a, Renova, Differin, and Tazorac. ·Avoid any product containing retinol, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), or benzoyl peroxide for three days prior to your procedure. ·Do not use exfoliating products, which may be drying or increase irritation.
POST PEEL INSTRUCTIONS
VITALIZE + REJUVENIZE
Twenty-four hours after receiving the Vitalize Peel*, or Rejuvenize Peel skin may be tight and more red than usual. It may also feel tacky and have a yellow or orange tinge – this is temporary and will fade within a few hours.
Wait until bedtime before washing your face; start applying to moisturize immediately after. Use a gentle, soap-free cleanser. Wash the face gently and avoid rubbing the skin until the peeling is complete. Do not scrub or use a washcloth while the skin is peeling.
Skin may be tight until it starts to heal.
Peeling will generally start between 48-72 hours after the procedure and can last two to five days.
For the first 48 hours, or before the skin starts to peeVflake, moisturizer can be applied twice a day.
Do not pick or pull the skin. Allow skin to peel at its own pace. Premature peeling of the skin wm result in dry, cracked, raw skin that may develop into post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Apply sunscreen in the morning and throughout the day Avoid direct sunlight for at least one week.
You may resume the regular use of retinol, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) products, or bleaching creams only after the peeling process is completed.
Wait until/ peeling has been completed before having any other facial procedures including facials, microdermabrasion, facial hair removal (including laser hair removal), injections, or dermal fillers.
GLYCOL/C
Use a gentle, soap-free cleanser. Wash the face gently and avoid rubbing the skin. Avoid using scrubs, acne medication, glycolic acid, skin lighteners, and topical Vitamin A for a few days.
Make-up can be applied two hours after the treatment.
Apply sunscreen in the morning and throughout the day. Avoid direct sunlight for at least one week.
We do not recommend combining a Standard facial followed by microneedling on the same day. Too much for the skin, particularly if there are a lot of extractions that need to be done.
We recommend doing a Standard facial, and then microneedling for about 1-2 weeks later, to allow the skin time to calm down and take care of any purging after facial with extractions.
