Resurfacing Treatments
-Avoid sun exposure and/or usage of a tanning bed 1 week prior to treatment
-Avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications prior to treatment
-Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac and similar retinoids should be avoided 3 days prior to treatment
-No area/s to be treated should receive any type of chemical or laser peel for 2 weeks prior to treatment
-Waxing and/or use of chemical depilatories should be avoided for 1 week prior to treatment
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Pre-Treatment Instructions
-Avoid sun exposure, wear at least SPF30 sunscreen daily
-NO anti-histamine or anti-inflammatory medication
-NO sweating (exercise), until skin redness has disappeared
-NO chemical products or products with active ingredients to be used on the day after resurfacing treatment
-Do not use exfoliating medications, chemicals, or non-recommended products on the treated areas for at least 1 week
-Avoid picking or exfoliating the area and allow old/dry/dead skin to flake off naturally
What to expect
-Redness
-Swelling
-Burning / Stinging sensation
-Breakouts/bumps
-Skin peeling/shedding
-Dry and/or tight feeling skin
-Sun sensitivity
-Rough feeling skin
Every person's skin reacts differently but some symptoms may occur as long as 7 days after the treatment.