Pre- and Post-Procedure Care Instructions

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 Pre-Treatment:

• Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHAs, BHAs), and harsh scrubs for 3 days.
•  Do not wax, shave, or thread the treated area 24 hours before.
•  Avoid excessive sun exposure and self-tanning products.
•  Discontinue any strong acne treatments (benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid) 3-5 days prior.

Post-Treatment:

• Avoid direct sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+.
•  Skip makeup for at least 24 hours.
•  Use gentle, hydrating skincare (avoid acids and exfoliants for 3-5 days).
•  Avoid sweating, hot showers, or saunas for 24 hours.

Pre-Treatment:

• Stop using retinoids, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and Vitamin C for 5-7 days.
•  Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks.
•  No waxing, laser treatments, or exfoliation for 1 week prior.
•  Hydrate well to prep skin barrier.
• Post-Treatment:
• Expect mild redness, dryness, and light peeling.
•  Avoid heat, sweating, hot water, and saunas for 48 hours.
•  Hydrate and moisturize, using a barrier-repairing cream.
•  No active ingredients (retinol, acids, exfoliants) for 7 days.
•  Wear broad-spectrum SPF 50 daily.providing compassionate care to our patients.

Pre-Treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 4 weeks.
•  Discontinue retinoids and exfoliants for 5-7 days.
•  Hydrate well before treatment.
• Post-Treatment:
• Treated spots may darken and flake off over 5-10 days—this is normal.
•  Redness and slight swelling are expected for 24-48 hours.
•  Use cold compresses if needed.
•  Apply hydrating serums and sunscreen (SPF 50 is a must).
•  Avoid hot showers, saunas, and workouts for 48 hours

Pre-Treatment:

• Discontinue retinol, acids, and exfoliants for 7 days.
• Avoid NSAIDs (Aspirin, Advil, Motrin) and alcohol for 48 hours.
•  Hydrate well before your appointment.
• Post-Treatment:
• Expect redness, swelling, and pinpoint bleeding for 24-48 hours.
•  No makeup, sweating, hot showers, or sun exposure for 48 hours.
• Use only gentle, hydrating products; avoid actives for 5-7 days.
•  Do not pick or exfoliate flaking skin.
•  SPF 70+ is mandatory.
• Clean pillow cases and towels the day of procedure. 
• No washing until the next morning.
• Moisturize every hour for 72 hours post procedure.
• Make sure the skin looks “glazed” for that 72hrs due to moisturizer.
• No sweating for 72 hours post procedure.

Pre-Treatment:

• Eat a light meal before your appointment.
•  Hydrate well before your infusion.
•  Wear comfortable clothing.

Post-Treatment:

• Expect mild soreness or bruising at the IV site.
•  Stay hydrated and eat a nutritious meal post-treatment.
•  Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine for 24 hours.