PRE CARE

  • A skin check is required prior to your treatment. Please bring a copy to your first appointment.
  • Avoid the use of retinol for 1 week prior to treatment
  • For 4 weeks avoid; unprotected sun exposure, tanning, self bronzers etc.
  • If you have a history of cold sores antiviral therapy may be started one day before treatment and a week after treatment

 

POST CARE

  • Avoid unprotected sun exposure and heat inducing activities for minimum 48 hours. (heat inducing activities include vigorous exercise, saunas, spas and chlorinated water)
  • Wear SPF 50+ daily
  • Avoid shaving and/or waxing for minimum 48 hours
  • Avoid the use of makeup and fragranced products on the area of treatment for minimum 24 hours
  • You can apply a cold compress to ease the sunburn feeling
  • Keep skin clean by using a gentle cleanser.
  • Avoid active ingredients for 48 hours (vitamin A)

    If you have any questions or concerns please contact the clinic on 0472 500 124

 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

  • Little to no down time.
  • Erythema (redness) and Oedema (swelling) post treatment.
  • Sunburn heat feeling that lasts approximately 1-3 hours post treatment.
  • You may notice micro scabbing on the area treated, this is a normal part of the healing process and should not be touched, itched or picked.
  • Minor breakout - This occurs as we are resurfacing the skin, and your body is releasing bad toxins, this will fade within 24-48 hours.
  • May start to feel itchy.
  • New collagen and healthy skin cells are produced. Superficial skin pigmentations are reduced.
  • May improve skin texture if proper pre and post care is followed and treatments are continuous