Before & After Care

1. Before & 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, 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. ●

2. 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

3. 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. ● ● ● ● ● ● ●