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Prior to Your Appointment
🖤 Discontinue the use of any Retinol products for at least 5 days prior.
🖤 Use of Accutane (or other products containing isotretinoin) must be discontinued at least 6 months prior to treatment.
🖤 Avoid heavy sun exposure
🖤 Do not wax the face for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
🖤 Use of aspirin, ibuprofen or other over the counter anti-inflammatory or blood thinning medications may increase your chances of bruising.
After Your Treatment
🖤 Avoid any exfoliants for 3 days after your appointment (i.e. retinoids and retinol, glycolic, salicylic acids, benzoyl peroxide, scrubs & astringents)
🖤 Avoid heavy exercise, saunas, steam rooms & swimming pools for 48 hours after your appointment.
🖤 It’s normal for the skin to feel more sensitive in the days after your treatment. For most it's about 3 days but for some it can be up to 2 weeks.
🖤 Keep your skin hydrated by applying your specialty serums & moisturizers twice daily.
🖤 Keep your skin protected with SPF wear. Remember that SPF only lasts about 80-90 minutes. Reapplication is important.
🖤 Avoid the sun and strong winds directly following procedure, as this could cause irritation.
🖤 Ice rolling feels great and helps calm the skin. Make sure your tools have been sterilized.
🖤 You may take over-the counter pain or anti-inflammatory medication.
🖤 Hydrocortisone (steroid) cream may decrease any itching or skin irritation.
🖤 Antibiotic ointment may be used if skin is broken, to prevent infection.
🖤 In the rare case that you experience any adverse side-effects such as, persistent or unusual redness, swelling or drainage, please contact us immediately.
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Pre-Treatment Instructions:
🖤 No tanning or heavy sun exposure for at least 3 weeks before or after a treatment.
🖤 Discontinue use of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or any derivative of Vitamin A for 5 days before and after your treatment.
🖤 Discontinue use of alpha hydroxy (AHA) and beta hydroxy (BHA) products for five days before treatment.
🖤 Discontinue use of Hydroquinone (Pigment Pads) for 3 days before and after your treatment.
🖤 Avoid shaving, waxing, hair removal creams and laser hair removal services for at least three days before the procedure.
🖤 If you have open lesions, active cold sores, facial dermatitis or facial irruption you are not a good candidate for the peel till after it has completely healed.
Post-Treatment Instructions:
🖤 Most patients who undergo these treatments have redness for 24-48 hours.
🖤 Strictly follow the AM & PM Post Peel Skincare Regimen outlined below.
🖤 It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of your treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. Makeup can be applied if necessary.(Mineral makeup or Oxygenetix Foundation)
🖤 Do not pick or peel the flaking skin. You may clip peeling sections with scissors.
🖤 Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat for at least 7 days (getting overheated internally can cause hyperpigmentation). Always use sunscreen/sunblock for your protection. Do not pick or pull at any loose skin, as this can cause hyperpigmentation or scarring.
🖤 Do not have electrolysis, use chemical depilatories or wax the treated area for at least 10 days.
🖤 Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray. Do not use a steam room, Jacuzzi, or sauna.
🖤 Do not go swimming.
🖤 Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
🖤 Do not use mechanical exfoliation.
Post Care Skin Care Regimen:
AM REGIMEN
🖤 Cleanse with a Gentle Cleanser such as Cleaning Complex
🖤 Treat with Pro Heal Vitamin C
🖤 Treat w/ Hydra-Cool Serum
🖤 OPTIONAL but highly recommended: Apply Anteage System or Youth Serum
🖤 Apply recovery balms such as Aquaphor, Shield Recovery Balm or Polysporin Ointment
🖤 Always use sunscreen SPF30 or above, reapply every 80 minutes when outdoors
PM REGIMEN
🖤 Cleanse with a Gentle Cleanser such as Cleaning Complex
🖤 Treat with Pro Heal Vitamin C
🖤 Treat w/ Hydra-Cool Serum
🖤 OPTIONAL but highly recommended: Apply Anteage System or Youth Serum
🖤 Apply recovery balms such as Aquaphor, Shield Recovery Balm or Polysporin Ointment
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
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Micro Needling is a safe, natural, holistic alternative for resurfacing the skin. There may be some bleeding and mild discomfort during the treatment which is temporary. Topical coolness or anesthetic cream may be used if needed for tolerance.
🖤 Helps to build collagen
🖤 Smoothes fine lines and may help fill in pitting or areas lacking structure
🖤 Smoothes acne scars
🖤 Stimulates growth factors
Pre-Treatment Instructions:
🖤 No tanning or heavy sun exposure for at least 3 weeks before or after a treatment.
🖤 Discontinue use of Retin-A, Renova, Differin or any derivative of Vitamin A for 5 days before and after your treatment.
🖤 Discontinue use of alpha hydroxy (AHA) and beta hydroxy (BHA) products for five days before treatment.
🖤 Discontinue use of Hydroquinone (Pigment Pads) for 3 days before and after your treatment.
🖤 Avoid shaving, waxing, hair removal creams and laser hair removal services for at least three days before the procedure.
🖤 If you have open lesions, active cold sores, facial dermatitis or facial irruption you are not a good candidate for the peel till after it has completely healed.
Post-Treatment Instructions:
🖤 Most patients who undergo these treatments have redness for 24-48 hours.
🖤 Strictly follow the AM & PM Post Peel Skincare Regimen outlined below.
🖤 It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of your treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. Makeup can be applied if necessary.(Mineral makeup or Oxygenetix Foundation)
🖤 Do not pick or peel the flaking skin. You may clip peeling sections with scissors.
🖤 Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat for at least 7 days (getting overheated internally can cause hyperpigmentation). Always use sunscreen/sunblock for your protection. Do not pick or pull at any loose skin, as this can cause hyperpigmentation or scarring.
🖤 Do not have electrolysis, use chemical depilatories or wax the treated area for at least 10 days.
🖤 Do not put the face directly into a hot shower spray. Do not use a steam room, Jacuzzi, or sauna.
🖤 Do not go swimming.
🖤 Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
🖤 Do not use mechanical exfoliation.
🖤 Redness or sensitivity might be present
🖤 Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness as desired
🖤 May use cool compresses or sterilized ice rollers to treat discomfort, burning, redness, or swelling
🖤 Resume your regular skin care regimen once skin is no longer sensitized, usually 5-10 days and once completely healed its safe to restart Retin A, usually 7-10 days
🖤 We recommend a series of 3-9 treatments, every 4 weeks, for best results.
Post Care Skin Care Regimen:
AM REGIMEN
🖤 Cleanse with a Gentle Cleanser such as Cleaning Complex
🖤 Treat with Pro Heal Vitamin C
🖤 Treat w/ Hydra-Cool Serum
🖤 OPTIONAL but highly recommended: Apply Anteage System or Youth Serum
🖤 Apply recovery balms such as Aquaphor, Shield Recovery Balm or Polysporin Ointment
🖤 Always use sunscreen SPF30 or above, reapply every 80 minutes when outdoors
PM REGIMEN
🖤 Cleanse with a Gentle Cleanser such as Cleaning Complex
🖤 Treat with Pro Heal Vitamin C
🖤 Treat w/ Hydra-Cool Serum
🖤 OPTIONAL but highly recommended: Apply Anteage System or Youth Serum
🖤 Apply recovery balms such as Aquaphor, Shield Recovery Balm or Polysporin Ointment
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.