• 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