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Before Treatment

  • 6-12 MONTHS BEFORE: AVOID Accutane (Isotretinoin) within 6 months of your treatment.
  • 2 WEEKS BEFORE start to use your Regenerating Skin Nectar for optimal results.
  • 1 WEEK BEFORE Discontinue all topical products containing Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Vitamin C, or any anti-aging products.
  • 1 WEEK BEFORE treatment, do not ingest blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve.
    • If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor before stopping blood thinners.
  • Also, avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.
  • 24 HOURS BEFORE treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
  • 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.
  • If your treatment includes PRP or PRF, we must draw a small amount of your blood and place it in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma or platelet-rich fibrin from other blood components.
  • We will have you wash your face when you arrive at the practice.
  • A topical anesthetic will be applied to your skin, and you will numb for 45-60 minutes.
  • Once the treatment is complete, we will apply a topical moisturizer.

What to Expect

  • The treated area will be swollen, red, and feel very warm.
  • While the micro-injuries are healing, your skin will have a rough texture but will smooth and soften as it heals.

After Your Treatment

  • Sleep on your back with a clean pillowcase
  • Avoid exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day; you may resume other normal activities immediately.
  • Wait 24 hours before applying makeup.
  • Wait a few hours (preferably at bedtime) before gently washing your face. Massage your face to remove the remaining serum and dried blood using a gentle cleanser.
  • 24 HOURS AFTER treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
  • 24 HOURS AFTER start to use your Regenerating Skin Nectar for optimal results.
  • 12-48 HOURS AFTER Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face. You may use a light moisturizer, hyaluronic acid serums, sunscreen, and mineral-based makeup.
  • 48-72 HOURS AFTER You may use your regular skin care regimen. Using a retinol product is strongly recommended as it will optimize your results.
  • 10 DAYS AFTER treatment, avoid direct sun exposure. NO TANNING BEDS.
  • Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.
  • 2 WEEKS BEFORE start to use your Regenerating Skin Nectar.

Contact our Office

  • If you develop signs of infection (increasing swelling, pain, heat, or surrounding redness) or if the treated area worsens.
  • If your side effects worsen or persist for longer than 2 weeks.

    Follow-up

    • Every 4-6 weeks until your series of treatments is complete
    • Quarterly treatments recommended

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