PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Two Weeks Prior to Procedure:
- Do not consume any blood thinning agents such as aspirin, ibuprofen, herbal medications, or supplements such as grapeseed extract, Vitamin E, fish oil, etc.
- Avoid exposure to sun or tanning beds that could result in red, peeling, or swollen skin.
- Avoid invasive and minimally invasive skin procedures in the procedure area.
- If you are currently taking any type of blood thinners under the direction of a physician, please discuss this with your treating physician.
1 day prior to the procedure:
- Shave excessive facial hair; beard and/or mustache. When possible, use an electric powered shaver to minimize the potential for skin abrasions and cuts.
day of procedure:
- The skin on your face, chin, and neck should be free of makeup, lotions, and other skin care products.
- Wear clothes that are comfortable; avoid shirts that have a high neck or collar.
Post-treatment Instructions:
- For the first 48-72 hours apply a think layer of Vaseline twice a day after cleansing and stay out of the sun.
- Wear a physical sunblock after you discontinue Vaseline.
- Refrain from the following activities until your skin has fully healed and has no open wounds, and holes have closed: Shaving, waxing, makeup and skin care products, using tanning beds and sunless tanning creams; scrubbing, scratching and/or picking at the treated area(s); contact sports or any activity that could cause injury to the treated site; submerging the treated area in water such as pools, whirlpools, oceans, etc.; and activities that result in overheating, such as long exposure to hot baths, spas, or excessive exercise. Speak with your procedure provider who may have additional post procedure care.
- Cleanse the treated area twice daily with water and a mild facial cleanser, pat dry with a clean towel. Do not scrub the treated area.
- When cleaning your skin, use a clean towel each time to pat dry, or use a paper towel and discard after each use. Do not share your towels.
- Avoid direct and prolonged sun exposure.
- Do not pick or scratch the treated area.
- Avoid sleeping on your face.
- Use a clean mask every day; change the mask during the day if soiled.
- Once skin has healed, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen ≥ 30 SPF.
Please do not hesitate to call our office at (855) 383-7546 if you have any questions or concerns about your treatments. After hours, if you have an urgent situation that you feel cannot wait until the next business day please call (800) 313-6757 and follow the prompts to page the on-call provider.