Before Your Facial: Preparation Guidelines

Medications & Topical Products:
– Accutane: Discontinue use 6 months prior to your facial.
– Prescription Drugs: Inform your esthetician about any you’re taking.
– Topical Sensitivities: Avoid products that may sensitize your skin (retinoids, acids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics) a week before your treatment.

Sun Exposure & Skin Treatments:
– Sun Protection: Avoid unprotected exposure, tanning, or sunburn two weeks before your appointment.
– Other Treatments: Refrain from IPL, medical, or laser therapies for two weeks prior.

Special Instructions: Ensuring Optimal Results

Hygiene:
– Change bedsheets and pillowcases.
– Use freshly cleaned face towels.
– Always wash your hands before touching your face.

Skin Care:
– Post-treatment, avoid makeup for 6 hours.
– Wash your face before bedtime and in the morning.
– Apply SPF when going outdoors.
– Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Aftercare:
– No facials, sunbathing, or tanning for two weeks.
– Avoid excess heat (saunas, hot showers) for 48 hours.
– Steer clear of perfumed products, fragrances, or unapproved cosmetics.
– Wait two weeks before waxing or laser hair removal on the treated area.

Daily Skincare Routine: Maximizing Benefits

Morning:
1. Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser, rinse, and pat dry.
2. Serum: Apply a vitamin C hyaluronic acid serum; wait a minute for absorption.
3. Moisturize: Use a daily healthy moisturizer.
4. Sun Protection: Apply SPF sunscreen if exposed to sunlight.

Evening:
1. Cleanse: Repeat the gentle cleansing routine.
2. Serum: Apply a vitamin B3 boosted hyaluronic acid serum; allow a minute for absorption.
3. Moisturize: Use a nourishing moisturizer.
4. Eye Care: Apply a gentle Eye Revive Peptide gel around the eyes.

Before Your Microneedling: Preparation Guidelines

Medications & Topical Products:
– Accutane: Discontinue use 6 months prior to your session.
– Prescription Drugs: Inform your esthetician about any you’re taking.
– Topical Sensitivities: Avoid products that may sensitize your skin (retinoids, acids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics) a week before your treatment.

Sun Exposure & Skin Treatments:
– Sun Protection: Avoid unprotected exposure, tanning, or sunburn two weeks before your appointment.
– Hair Removal: Do not wax, use cream depilatories, or undergo electrolysis on the targeted area for two weeks before your treatment. Shave the site the day before, not the day of, to avoid sensitivity.

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & Medication:
– Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Avoid ibuprofen or acetaminophen three days before your session.
– Medication: Take antiviral medication if prone to cold sores two days before and on the day of your session. Consult your doctor about stopping blood-thinning medicine one week before to minimize bruising.

Special Instructions: Ensuring Optimal Results

Post-Treatment Care:
– Rest: Avoid any activities for at least 4 hours post-treatment.
– Hygiene: Change your bed sheets, sleep on a clean pillowcase, and use clean face towels.
– Skin Care: Do not wash your face for 4 hours after treatment. Wash twice daily with a cleanser and water. Avoid touching your face with uncleaned fingers.
– Avoid: Shampoo for 48 hours, makeup for 48 hours, intense exercise and sweating for 48 hours, and anti-inflammatory medications for ten days.
– Sun Protection: Avoid tanning and prolonged sun exposure for two weeks. Apply SPF 30 or 50 before going outside.
– Note: Expect redness or sensitivity for up to 72 hours, potential acne breakouts, mild skin peeling on days 3-5, and dry skin for ten days or more. Do not scratch the treated area, stay hydrated, and avoid Retinol or exfoliating products for at least 10 days.
– Treatment Frequency: Repeat microneedling every 4-6 weeks and peels every 1-3 weeks for 3-8 treatments for best results.

Routine Day 2 To Day 10:
1. Cleanse gently with water, rinse, and pat dry.
2. Apply a hydrating serum, wait 2-3 minutes.
3. Use a gentle moisturizer.
4. Apply sunscreen if going outside.

Routine Day 10 +:
1. Cleanse and pat dry.
2. Exfoliate up to three times per week using an exfoliant or honey and sugar with water. Rub gently in a circular motion.
3. Apply a hydrating serum, wait 2-3 minutes.
4. Use a recommended moisturizer.
5. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) when outdoors.

Before Your Peeling: Preparation Guidelines

Medications & Topical Products:
– Accutane: Discontinue use 6 months prior to your session.
– Prescription Drugs: Inform your esthetician about any you’re taking.
– Topical Sensitivities: Avoid products that may sensitize your skin (retinoids, acids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics) a week before your treatment.

Sun Exposure & Skin Treatments:
– Sun Protection: Avoid unprotected exposure, tanning, or sunburn two weeks before your appointment.
– Hair Removal: Do not wax, use cream depilatories, or undergo electrolysis on the targeted area for two weeks before your treatment. Shave the site the day before, not the day of, to avoid sensitivity.

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & Medication:
– Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Avoid ibuprofen or acetaminophen three days before your session.
– Medication: Take antiviral medication if prone to cold sores two days before and on the day of your session. Consult your doctor about stopping blood-thinning medicine one week before to minimize bruising.

Special Instructions: Ensuring Optimal Results

Post-Treatment Care:
– Rest: Avoid any activities for at least 4 hours post-treatment.
– Hygiene: Change your bed sheets, sleep on a clean pillowcase, and use clean face towels.
– Skin Care: Do not wash your face for 4 hours after treatment. Wash twice daily with a cleanser and water. Avoid touching your face with uncleaned fingers.
– Avoid: Shampoo for 48 hours, makeup for 48 hours, intense exercise and sweating for 48 hours, and anti-inflammatory medications for ten days.
– Sun Protection: Avoid tanning and prolonged sun exposure for two weeks. Apply SPF 30 or 50 before going outside.
– Note: Expect redness or sensitivity for up to 72 hours, potential acne breakouts, mild skin peeling on days 3-5, and dry skin for ten days or more. Do not scratch the treated area, stay hydrated, and avoid Retinol or exfoliating products for at least 10 days.
– Treatment Frequency: Repeat microneedling every 4-6 weeks and peels every 1-3 weeks for 3-8 treatments for best results.

Routine Day 2 To Day 10:
1. Cleanse gently with water, rinse, and pat dry.
2. Apply a hydrating serum, wait 2-3 minutes.
3. Use a gentle moisturizer.
4. Apply sunscreen if going outside.

Routine Day 10 +:
1. Cleanse and pat dry.
2. Exfoliate up to three times per week using an exfoliant or honey and sugar with water. Rub gently in a circular motion.
3. Apply a hydrating serum, wait 2-3 minutes.
4. Use a recommended moisturizer.
5. Apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or more) when outdoors.

Before Your Laser treatment: Preparation Guidelines

Medications & Topical Products:
– Accutane: Discontinue use 6 months prior to your session.
– Prescription Drugs: Inform your esthetician about any you’re taking.
– Topical Sensitivities: Avoid products that may sensitize your skin (retinoids, acids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics) a week before your treatment.

Sun Exposure & Skin Treatments:
– Sun Protection: Avoid unprotected exposure, tanning, or sunburn two weeks before your appointment.
– Hair Removal: Do not wax, use cream depilatories, or undergo electrolysis on the targeted area for two weeks before your treatment. Shave the site the day before, not the day of, to avoid sensitivity.

Medication:
– Anti-Viral Medication: Take antiviral medication if prone to cold sores two days before and on the day of your session.
– Blood-Thinning Medicine: Consult your doctor about stopping blood-thinning medicine one week before to minimize bruising.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL EXPECTATIONS

1.  Hair Regrowth: Post-session, hair may grow back slower and in PATCHES.
2. Results: Quality of results assessed after 6-8 sessions; effectiveness varies, not guaranteed for everyone.
3. Preparation: Shave the treatment area 24 hours before your appointment.
4. Avoid lotions, deodorants, or oils on the day of treatment.
5. Do not wax or tweeze hair 3 weeks prior or excessively tan.

LASER SKIN REJUVENATION EXPECTATIONS

1. After each laser session, your lesions may appear temporarily lighter, darker or in irregular SHAPES.
2. The quality of results cannot be determined after each session, only after you have complete more or less 4 or 6 sessions.
3. Results should appear after 3 weeks post-session.
4. Scabbing of the treated area may occur, and you must not pick at it. It will go away within 10 days.

Special After Care Instructions:

Post-Treatment Care:
– Sun Exposure: Avoid for seven days post-treatment.
– Skin Care: Do not touch blisters or irritation. For skin injuries, apply antibiotic ointment. Use Tylenol for discomfort. Invest in restorative lotion or aloe vera for skin alleviation.
– Activity: Avoid sports, heat, saunas, seat warmers, and activities causing sweating.
– Additional Treatments: Refrain from other laser treatments or chemical procedures for two weeks or until healed.
– Sun Protection: Use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher when outdoors.
– Healing: In case of irritation, swelling, or blistering, apply antibiotic ointment immediately.
– Treatment Completion: Follow through all sessions at recommended intervals for best results.
– Maintenance: Exfoliate treated areas to reduce ingrown hairs. Schedule follow-up appointments 4-6 weeks apart.

Routine Day 2 To Day 10:

1. Skin Care: Apply lotion once daily to rehydrate and rebalance skin.
2. Hair Growth Monitoring: Observe hair growth, schedule next session 4-6 weeks apart.
3. Exfoliation: After 10 days, gently exfoliate skin to shed dead hair follicles.

Before Your Velashape Treatment: Essential Information

Velashape III Overview:
– Combines laser, radio-frequency, and deep tissue massage rollers.
– Targets cellulite reduction, skin smoothing, body reshaping, and toning.
– No downtime required after treatment.

Pre-Treatment Guidelines:

– Medications: Avoid blood-thinners like aspirin, vitamin E, and fish oils 48 hours before treatment.
– Skin Preparation: Do not apply lotions or oils to the areas to be treated right before your appointment.
– Clothing: Opt for loose, comfortable clothing for your appointment, as your skin may be red and sensitive afterwards.

IMPORTANT: Hydration
– Ensure you drink at least 16 glasses of water per day, 48 hours before and after your Velashape treatment. Adequate hydration supports the body’s natural process of metabolizing and dissolving fat cells, enhancing your treatment results.

Post-Treatment Care:

– Activity: You can return to daily activities immediately. Moderate exercise is recommended to aid the lymphatic system in metabolizing the released fat.
– Skin Sensitivity: Expect possible soreness and sensitivity in the treated areas for 48 to 72 hours. Wear comfortable clothing to ease your skin.
– Diet: For the week following your treatment, avoid large meals. Opt for smaller, more frequent meals to prevent stomach expansion.
– Alcohol: Abstain from alcohol for three days post-treatment to support your body in eliminating toxins and residual fat cells effectively.