POST WAXING TREATMENT
To ensure maximum comfort and benefit after the treatment, it is important to follow the steps below at home.
- Avoid applying heat to the waxed area for 12 to 24 hours. This includes hot baths, sauna, and steam.
- Avoid exercise or sweating for 24 hours this could irritate the area and encourage bacteria
- Avoid sun tanning for 12 to 24 hours.
- Avoid applying highly fragranced products to the waxed area. This includes, perfume, scented body lotions, anti-perspirants, cosmetics, or feminine hygiene sprays.
- Avoid using harsh abrasive or exfoliates in the waxed area. However if you are prone to in-grown hairs, the day after your waxing treatment, exfoliate newly waxed area with a loofah to avoid future problems.
- Avoid applying high SPF sun blocks to the waxed area for 12-24 hours after the waxing service. Sunscreen chemicals can be irritating to the newly waxed skin. This includes self-tanning products and tan accelerators.
- Any pinking of the skin should disappear within 6 to 8 hours after the waxing treatment. Slight pinking is normal, and indicates that the hair was removed from the root, rather than superficially broken off, as in shaving. This is the reason that professional waxing lasts so much longer.
Before and after a Chemical peel
Now that you've had your first peel, there are a few simple steps for after care that you will need to follow:
Steps to follow
BEFORE:
3 days prior to your peel you will want to stop using all harsh cleansers, Scrubs of any kind and moisturizers containing active ingredients such as retinol, glycolic acids, and perfumes.
AFTER:
Continue to avoid all harsh cleansers, Scrubs of any kind and moisturizers containing active ingredients such as retinol, glycolic acids, and perfumes. Days 1- 10 day after the peel. Keep sun exposure to a minimum for the 1-10 days after the peel. Wear a SPF 30.
Slight crusting and/or peeling in particular areas may develop. Please DO NOT PICK THE SKIN as this could lead to scarring. Try not to touch your skin after a peel with your hands to keep bacteria off of the skin which could lead to breakouts.
Day 1-3 Tight, dry skin with mild to moderate redness and sensitivity.
Day 2-5 Areas of dark skin (this is the old skin in preparation to peel) Peeling begins.
Wash nightly with clean hands and a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil and remove any makeup very gently. Apply a thick, bland moisturizer like Cetaphil Cream or Vanicream. You will need to increase your use of a moisturizer after the peel as your skin will be temporarily drier.
Day 6-10 Slight flaking or peeling lasting 2-7 days.
Expected changes over the next 7 to 14 days
If you have any concerns or questions please call the office.
Before Microdermabrasion Instructions
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Do not use Retin-A or other exfoliating creams 24 to 72 hours (1 to 3 days) prior to your treatment.
- Avoid sun tanning or tanning creams/sprays for at least a week before treatment
- You must NOT have recently had laser surgery or used Accutane
- Candidates who have had a recent chemical peel or other skin procedure, such as injection's, should wait two to three weeks before undergoing microdermabrasion.
- Prospective clients should also refrain from waxing or tanning the skin to be treated for a few weeks prior to microdermabrasion treatment.
After Microdermabrasion Instructions
To maximize microdermabrasion recovery time and results, it is important to follow all post-procedure instruction below:
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Keep the new skin clean and moisturized
- Anti-inflammatory creams or cold compresses may be used as necessary
- Use a gentle cleanser.
- Trauma such as scratching or picking the treated area should be avoided.
- It is important to avoid irritating the treated skin with harsh chemicals, rubbing or tanning for one week.
- Although some peeling may occur in the treated areas, moisturizer should help minimize this effect.
- Avoid staying in the sun for at least 7 days after the microdermabrasion treatment to prevent UV rays from damaging your skin which slows down the recovery.
- Client's who absolutely cannot avoid sun exposure should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Do not use glycolic, alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, retinol, benzyl peroxide or topical acne medications for 24-48 hours following treatment.
- You may resume prescription retinoid products (Retin A, Renova, Tretinoin, Avita, Alustra or other brands f Tretinoin and other prescription retinoid products (Adapalene, Avage, Differin, Tazorac, Tazarotene) 3-7 days after last microdermabrasion treatment or as instructed by your technician. If you are receiving a series of treatments, do not resume any of these products until after you have completed your last microdermabrasion treatment.
Before
Microneedling / RF Microneedling Treatment
2 Weeks before: Avoid Cosmetic procedures, such as botox, Fillers, other laser beauty treatments and chemical peels.
5-7 Days before: You will want to refrain from using Retinol /Retin-A / Tretinoin, glycolic, salicylic, lactic acids, physical scrubs
3 days before: If you are prone to cold sores, you should take an antiviral prescription 48 hours before and the day of your treatment to prevent any flare-ups. Blood-thinning medications, such as Aspirin, ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or nutritional supplements, including Fish Oil, vegetarian Omega-3, Vitamin E, turmeric, ginger or garlic tablets.
24 hours before: Avoid alcohol
Day of treatment: Refrain from having any caffeinated foods or drinks. Stay hydrated. Avoid heavy workouts right before treatment.
Aftercare Microneedling
CLEAN – Use a gentle cleanser and tepid water to cleanse the face for 72 hours post-treatment. Always make sure your hands are clean when touching the treated area, and do not use powered cleansing brushes for at least one week after your treatment. Keep pillow cases ultra-clean while your face is healing to avoid any risk of infection.
HEAL – We recommend Healing cream and post-treatment, as its properties are ideal to help heal the skin by soothing and lessening irritation.
HYDRATE – Following your Microneedling treatment, your skin may feel drier than normal. Hyaluronic Acid is an ideal ingredient you can use to hydrate and restore the skin back to perfect balance. Stay properly hydrated by drinking at least 64 oz of water each day
STIMULATE – In the days following your Microneedling treatment, and as the skin starts to regenerate, collagen-stimulating peptides are ideal to maximize the effects of the stimulation already started by the microneedling.
MAKEUP – Refrain from wearing makeup for at least 24 hours (the more days you can spend bare-faced, the better)
PROTECT – Immediately after the procedure, your skin professional will apply a broad spectrum UVA/UVB, SPF 30 sunscreen to your skin. We recommend a chemical-free sunscreen. Keep in mind that you should continue to use sunscreen everyday.
General guideline:
Days 1-3: Gentle cleanser only, no actives (retinol, acids, vitamin C), avoid direct sunlight, avoid swimming. (first 24 hours post treatment avoid strenuous activity) It is a good idea to have a clean pillow case.
Days 4-7: You may slowly reintroduce mild skincare if the skin feels calm.
After day 7: Physical exfoliation (scrubs) can usually resume - only if there’s no redness, peeling, or sensitivity.