TREATMENT pre & post care INFORMATION

treatment pre & post care information

ANTI WRINKLE INJECTIONS

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible, for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, green tea, gingko biloba, ginseng, St. Johns Wort, Omega 3/Fish oil supplements, ibuprofen and NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after the antiaging injections.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Do not rub or massage the injected area for the first 24 hours after your appointment. It is also important not to allow any direct pressure on the area such as sleeping on the face or face-down massage, extreme temperature changes, strenuous exercise, exposure to prolonged sunlight, and excessive alcohol use in the 24 hours after treatment.

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COLLAGEN STIMULATOR

POST-CARE INFORMATION
After Radiesse it is best not to unnecessarily touch or massage the treated area for a few days, though normal make-up routines may be adhered to. It is also advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to heat, cold, and sun for up to two weeks following your injections.

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DERMAL FILLER

POST-CARE INFORMATION
After your treatment it is best not to unnecessarily touch or massage the area for a few days, though normal make-up routines may be adhered to. It is also advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to heat, cold, and sun for up to two weeks following your injections.

Do not rub or massage the injected area for the first 24 hours after treatment. It is also important not to allow any direct pressure on the area such as sleeping on the face or face-down massage, extreme temperature changes, strenuous exercise, exposure to prolonged sunlight, and excessive alcohol use in the 24 hours after treatment.

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FAT DISSOLVING INJECTIONS

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive alcohol use in the 24 hours after treatment. You should avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines for the days following a fat dissolving procedure as they may block the effects.

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PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) FACIAL

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible, for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, green tea, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen and NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, green tea, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen and NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections. Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive alcohol use in the 24 hours after treatment. You should avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines for three to four weeks after a PRP procedure as they may block the beneficial effects of PRP.

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PDO THREADS

POST-CARE INFORMATION
It is best to avoid opening your mouth wide and to avoid very chewy foods for the first 2 days to avoid pulling the threads.A cold pack on the face may be used as tolerated and if required. Any asymmetry after 14 days may be managed with a further thread or filler.

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MORPHEUS8

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Prior to your Morpheus8 you must seize using active skincare for 2-5 days. We recommend that olive and darker skinned clients prep their skin prior to treatment using our recommended tyrosinase inhibiting serum for 2 weeks prior to having a Morpheus8 treatment performed. If you suffer from cold sores, we recommend that you take an over-the-counter prophylactic to ensure that no break outs occur post treatment. Please ensure that you are prepped correctly for your treatment or we may not be able to perform your treatment on the day. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
A feeling of tightness is experienced and a "sunburnt" look is usually apparent immediately after treatment, a mild swelling may also occur subsiding over the next 24 hours. Slight redness may last 12-24 hours but can be covered with mineral make up. We advise that you use only gentle products for the days following your procedure and apply sunscreen regularly. Hot baths, showers and saunas should be avoided for at least 3-5 days.

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LASER GENESIS

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
The skin must be free from spray tan or tanning creams at the time of treatment and no tanning injections used for a minimum of 6 months pre-treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Recovery from laser genesis is minimal and you should be able to resume normal activities immediately. We advise that you use only gentle products for the days following your procedure and apply sunscreen regularly.

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EXCEL V+ LASER

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Clients who tan easily may require the use of a Tyrosinase Inhibiting serum for a minimum of 14 days pre-treatment and for the duration of the treatment, this is for the safety and effectiveness of treatment, this can be purchased in clinic. Avoid unprotected sun exposure for 4 weeks prior to an Excel V+ Laser treatment. The skin must be free from spray tan or tanning creams and no tanning injections used for 6 months prior. If treating an area covered in hair, the hair must be shaved 12-24hrs prior to coming for your treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Use of a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen is essential post treatment.

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LUMECCA IPL

PIGMENTATION

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
All clients must be using a Tyrosinase Inhibiting serum for a minimum of 14 days pre-treatment and for the duration of the treatment. This is for the safety and effectiveness of treatment. We recommend our ‘Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides’. A compulsory test patch must be performed within the 14 days prior to having this treatment. Avoid unprotected sun exposure for 4 weeks prior to any IPL treatment. The skin must be free from spray tan or tanning creams. If treating an area covered in hair, the hair must be shaved 12-24hrs prior to coming for your treatment. Apply ‘Skinstitut Laser aid’ every 4 hours after your treatment, this is available to purchase at the time of your treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Use of a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen is essential to minimize the risk of re-pigmentation. During the weeks following treatment your pigmentation will crust and flake away, please do not prematurely pick or remove this pigment as you may cause scarring or post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

VASCULAR

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Darker skin types may require the use of a Tyrosinase Inhibitor for a minimum of 14 days pre-treatment and for the duration of the treatment. This is for the safety and effectiveness of treatment. We recommend ‘Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides’. Avoid unprotected sun exposure for 4 weeks prior to any IPL treatment. The skin must be free from spray tan or tanning creams.If treating an area covered in hair, the hair must be shaved 12-24hrs prior to coming for your treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Apply ‘Skinstitut Laser aid’ every 4 hours after your treatment of IPL, this is available to purchase at the time of your treatment. Use of a broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen is essential post treatment.

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FORMA RF SKIN TIGHTENING

PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Medium and deep depth peels should be avoided for 2 weeks prior to Forma RF Skin Tightening.

POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
An SPF should be applied immediately following your treatment and reapplied as necessary over the next 72hrs.

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HIFU

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
There may be some discomfort while the ultrasound energy is being delivered however comfort thresholds vary from client to client. This is temporary and a positive signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated. If you choose to, you may use light pain medication to increase comfort during the treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
After treatment you may experience slight redness on the treatment area for up to an hour after the treatment however HIFU is a non-invasive procedure and there is no downtime. You are able to return to normal activities immediately.

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HYDRAFACIAL

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
We recommend that you seize using active skincare in the days leading up to this treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Avoid the use of exfoliating scrubs, and active products including Vitamin A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) and Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHA’s) for 5-7days after your treatment. Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks after your treatment and apply Daily SPF. Make-up can be used as desired however we recommend keeping the skin makeup free for at least 24hrs post treatment.

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SKIN NEEDLING

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
A feeling of tightness is experienced and a "sunburnt" look is usually apparent immediately after treatment, a mild swelling may also occur subsiding over the next 24 hours. Slight redness may last 1-3 days but can be covered with mineral make up. We advise that you use only gentle products for the days following your procedure and apply sunscreen regularly. Hot baths, showers and saunas should be avoided for at least 3-5 days.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Slight redness may last 1-3 days but can be covered with make up after 24 hours. We advise that you use only gentle products for the days following your procedure and apply sunscreen regularly. Hot baths, showers and saunas should be avoided for at least 3-5 days.

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LED HEALITE THERAPY

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
There is no specific regime prior to an LED Healite II therapy procedure.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
There is no specific regime following an LED Healite II therapy procedure. You may return to work immediately.

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PRIN ENZYME THERAPY

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
We recommend that you seize using active skincare in the days leading up to this treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Avoid the use of exfoliating scrubs, and active products including Vitamin A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) and Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHA’s) for 3-5 days after your treatment. Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks after your treatment and apply Daily SPF. Make-up can be used as desired however we recommend keeping the skin makeup free for at least 24hrs post treatment.

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BIOREPEEL

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Prior to your BioRePeel, you must seize using Vitamin A on your skin for a minimum of 7 days. If your skin type is a Fitzpatrick 4+ you must be using a tyrosinase inhibitor for a minimum of 14 days prior to your peel. If you suffer from cold sores, we recommend that you take an over-the-counter prophylactic to ensure that no break outs occur post treatment. Please avoid sun exposure for at least 4 weeks prior, we cannot perform this peel if you have been sunburnt on the treatment area in the previous 14 days. We cannot perform the treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please ensure that you are prepped correctly for your treatment or we may not be able to perform your chemical peel on the day. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Do not use skin care products that contain active ingredients such as AHA’s (Glycolic, Lactic, Malic Acid), BHA’s (Salicylic Acid), Retinol Vit A, Hydroquinone or perfumes and dyes for 7-10 days post treatment. Light, non-occlusive and non-comedogenic/mineral make-up may be applied 24 hours post-procedure. We recommend that you regularly apply K-Ceutic or Medik8 Ultimate Recovery cream to the treated area for a minimum of 1 week post treatment, this should be done AM, PM and throughout the day as needed to ensure that the skin stays hydrated. Do not expose the treated area to UV/sunlight for 14 days. Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, spas, chlorinated pools and excessively hot showers for 48hours as this may exacerbate symptoms. Avoid spray tanning or self-tanning over the treated area for 7 days.

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COSMO PEEL

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Prior to your Cosmo Peel Forte you must be using active ingredients on your skin for a minimum of 14 days. This includes either a vitamin A or overnight glycolic product. This is to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the peel. If your skin type is a Fitzpatrick 4+ you must be using a tyrosinase inhibitor for a minimum of 2-4 weeks prior to your peel. If you suffer from cold sores, we recommend that you take an over the counter prophylactic to ensure that no break outs occur post treatment. Patients on topical or oral treatments (such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinoic Acid, Isotretinoin) are at risk of over-peeling and should stop 15 days to 1 month before their first peel, based on skin assessment. Please ensure that you are prepped correctly for your treatment or we may not be able to perform your chemical peel on the day. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
You must not wet the skin for at least 12 hours post treatment, this includes steam. You must only use Dermaceutic’s Advanced Cleanser, Panthenol Ceutic and K Ceutic for the next 14 days post treatment. Avoid the use of skin care products that contain active ingredients such as AHA’s (Glycolic, Lactic, Malic Acid), BHA’s (Salicylic Acid), Retinol Vit A, Hydroquinone or perfumes and dyes for 14 days post treatment. Light, non-occlusive and non-comegenic/mineral make-up may be applied 24 hours post-procedure. Regularly apply K Ceutic and Panthenol Ceutic to the treated area, this should be done AM, PM and throughout the day as needed. Do not expose the treated area to UV/sunlight for 14 days. Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, spas, chlorinated pools and excessively hot showers for 14 days as this may exacerbate symptoms. Avoid spray tanning or self-tanning over the treated area for 14 days. Wait a minimum of 6-8 weeks between each treatment. Maximum of 2 treatments per year. For best results we recommend purchasing Growth Factors to apply daily during the peeling process (available to purchase in clinic).

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CHEMICAL PEEL

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Immediately following a chemical peel treatment your skin will be slightly flushed. We recommend that makeup is not applied on the skin for 12 hours afterwards. Depending on the type of peel you may experience very mild through to moderate skin shedding from day 2-7. We advise that you do not prematurely pick at or exfoliate the dead skin as this may cause scarring or post-inflammatory pigmentation. Once the skin peeling is complete you will see a dramatic improvement in your skin’s complexion. Over the next four to six weeks the skin’s appearance will be enhanced further. The skin will look more vibrant, clearer, firmer, and healthier.

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COSMELAN DEPIGMENTATION TREATMENT

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
Avoid any chemical peel or laser procedures 14 days prior to your appointment. If you suffer from cold sores, we recommend that you take an over-the-counter prophylactic to ensure that no break outs occur post treatment. We cannot perform the treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients on topical or oral treatments (such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinoic Acid, Isotretinoin) are at risk of over-peeling and should stop 15 days to 1 month before their peel, based on skin assessment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Post-treatment sun exposure should be avoided and the use of a broad-spectrum SPF is recommended. We recommend that you avoid getting another procedure (including peels, facials, or microdermabrasion) on the area for 6-8 weeks following Cosmelan.

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DELUXE MICRODERMABRASION MEDIFACIAL

EPI-BLADING

PRE-CARE INFORMATION
We recommend that you seize using active skincare in the days leading up to this treatment.

POST-CARE INFORMATION
Avoid the use of exfoliating scrubs, and active products including Vitamin A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) and Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHA’s) for 5-7days after your treatment. Avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks after your treatment and apply Daily SPF. Make-up can be used as desired however we recommend keeping the skin makeup free for at least 24hrs post treatment.

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LASH LIFT AND TINT

POST-CARE INFORMATION

Keep your lashes dry and free of makeup for 24 hours after the treatment. Do not use harsh products on your eyes. Use of sauna/steam is possible after 24hrs but may weaken the effect of the lift.

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