Treatment Aftercare Guide
(All treatments)
Reach out if you have questions
Hygiene
(All treatments)
Morning, evening and after exercise rinse in clean water or use an approved cleanser; Follow with recommended items. You may feel some stinging sensations from the products but they will subside
Sleep on a clean pillow and cleanse the hair of bacteria before resting
Rules to follow
(All treatments)
AVOID UV EXPOSURE - stay in the shade and away from sources of refraction such as bodies of water or reflective surfaces while healing. If you go outside cover in something that provides adequate protection
AVOID pools, hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms until the skin has returned to normal
DO NOT apply any products on the treated area outside of approved aftercare. You can return to your preferred routine when you’ve completed the healing process
DO NOT scratch, tear, pull or rub off the peeling skin. It needs to shed organically
Tips & Tricks
(All treatments)
An antihistamine can help with swelling
Icing the treated area few times in the first 24 hours for 5 minutes at a time can reduce redness, swelling & sensitivity, a freezer bag filled with water & ice cubes works best
When the skin is dehydrated it’s ability to produce new cells is lessened but when properly hydrated cell renewal is heightened; Applying your aftercare a few extra times each day helps speed recovery
Keep aftercare products in the fridge, it gives a boost to their calming properties
When peeling or scaling begins, soak & wash in the shower several times a day helps to speed recovery / lessen itching
Cuticle scissors are great for trimming off peeling skin (careful not to cut yourself!)
Chemical Peel
What to expect
Peeling begins about 3 to 5 days post procedure, however it’s not abnormal to begin sooner or a few days later. It will take 3 to 5 days to complete the initial snake-like shed (sometimes longer). After the shed completes you'll still look / feel a little leathery and experience some dandruff-like scaling for 3 to 5 more days. It takes 10 to 14 days to recover
Expect to feel dry, tight, slightly burned and sensitive to heat throughout the shed
Redness, splotching and darkening of the skin in this time is normal and should subside during or shortly after the shed
DO NOT pick, pull or excessively rub the skin
Microneedling
What to expect
Microneedling makes the skin susceptible to infection. It’s important to NOT contaminate or put anything on the treated area for at least 4 hours post procedure. Avoid showering and activities that may cause sweating in this time
You may have pulsing & stinging sensations for a few hours post treatment. If the skin swells it should subside within 72 hours. Over the following week you’ll feel tight, sensitive to heat, UV and skincare. Redness and bruising is normal. The treated area may become dry, look leathery and scale for a few days. It takes about 5 days to recover
If you start developing pustules this may be a sign of infection and you may need to pickup a benzoyl peroxide facial wash; Most convenience stores carry them. Apply the benzoyl on the treated area, let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse. If needed repeat morning & evening prior to recommended aftercare. If the reaction hasn’t cleared within 48 hours go see a doctor for antibiotics. Keep in mind a few whiteheads are normal and may not be a sign of infection, however it could be an allergy to your aftercare; reach out if the situation arises
Phototherapy
What to expect
Side effects vary per person and visit. Expect redness, splotching, swelling, darkening of the treated areas, dryness, scaling, sensitivity to light and heat the following week
Plasma Fibroblast Therapy
What to expect
The plasma dots are susceptible to infection, it’s important to NOT contaminate or put anything on the treated area for at least 4 hours post procedure. Avoid showering and activities that may cause sweating in this time
Expect to feel pulsing, burning and stinging sensations for a few hours post treatment. If swelling develops it will subside in a few days. Over the following week you’ll feel tightness / sensitivity to heat, UV and skincare. As the dots form into scabs it's normal to see redness & scaling around them; The skin should return to normal in 10 to 14 days
If you develop milky or colored fluid this may be a sign of infection and you may need to pickup a benzoyl peroxide facial wash; Most convenience stores carry them. Apply the benzoyl on the treated area, let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse. If needed repeat morning & evening prior to recommended aftercare. If the reaction hasn’t cleared within 48 hours go see a doctor for antibiotics. Keep in mind a few whiteheads are normal and may not be a sign of infection, however it could be an allergy to your aftercare; reach out if the situation arises
Cryotherapy
What to expect
Side effects vary per visit; most result in no side effects but some result in redness, dryness, scaling, itching, sensitivity to UV and heat the following week. The treated area typically feels numb for about 30 minutes post procedure, followed by some burning / tingling sensations, this will subside
Laser Hair Removal
What to expect
Treatments result in perifollicular edema (redness & swelling around the follicles), a rash-like response that looks very similar to shaving irritation. The treated hair will purge and side effects will dissipate after a few days