Before your treatment
- 6-12 MONTHS BEFORE: AVOID Accutane (Isotretinoin) within 6 months of your treatment
- 1 WEEK BEFORE treatment, discontinue all topical products containing Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Vitamin C, or any anti-aging products.
- AVOID bleaching, waxing, tweezing, or using depilatory creams in the treatment area.
- Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.
- If you have a history of Herpes or cold sores, a course of anti-viral medication before and after treatment is required. Please call our office for a prescription.
Day of Your treatment
- Please come to the office without make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.
What to expect
- The treated area will be red.
- Vessels that are treated may become dark red and then fade.
After Your treatment
- Use plain, lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser to wash your skin 2x daily. Use your hands and fingertips to clean.
- DO NOT rub, scrub, or use an exfoliant or skincare brush such as a Clarisonic on the treated area.
- Moisturizer should be applied generously with clean hands over the treated area and reapplied whenever your skin feels dry.
- Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.
Follow-up
- As needed or as instructed by your esthetician
