Pre- and Post-Procedure Care Instructions
Facials
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.
Gentle Chemical Peels
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.
Lumecca (IPL Photofacial for Pigmentation & Redness)
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
Forma (RF Skin Tightening & Collagen Boosting)
Pre-Treatment:
- Discontinue retinol and exfoliating acids 3-5 days before.
- Hydrate well before treatment for best results.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and self-tanners.
- Post-Treatment:
- Mild redness and warmth may last a few hours.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to support collagen production.
- Apply a moisturizer with peptides and antioxidants.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and heat for 24 hours.
- Use SPF 50 daily.
Morpheus8 (RF Microneedling for Skin Tighte
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.
SkinPen Microneedling with PRP (Collagen Induction Therapy)
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.
Neurotoxin Injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin)
Pre-Treatment:
- Avoid NSAIDs, alcohol, and blood thinners 24-48 hours prior.
- Do not schedule if you have an active skin infection or cold sore.
- Hydrate well before treatment.
- Post-Treatment:
- No rubbing, touching, or laying down for 4-6 hours.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, or facials for 24 hours.
- Expect minor swelling, bruising, or headaches, as this is normal for some clients.
- Full results develop over 7-14 days
- For Xeomin:
- No lying down for 6 hours after.
No tight hats for 48 hours.
No sweating for 24-48 hours after, the longer you wait the better.
Take zinc lozenges daily to prolong results.
You can use ice and Arnica for bruising.
IV Therapy (Hydration, Vitamin Drips, and Antioxidants)
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.
IM Therapy (Intramuscular Injections – Vitamins & Antioxidants)
Pre-Treatment:
- Stay hydrated before your appointment.
- Wear loose clothing for easy access to the injection site.
- Post-Treatment:
- Mild soreness or bruising at the injection site is normal.
- Stay hydrated to help absorb nutrients.
- No strenuous workouts for 24 hours.
NAD+ Injections (Cellular Repair & Longevity Therapy)
Pre-Treatment:
- Eat a light meal before your session.
- Hydrate well.
Post-Treatment:
- Some clients experience mild fatigue, headache, or nausea, which passes quickly.
- Drink plenty of electrolytes and water.
- Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours.