FACIAL PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 2 days prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen use with an SPF 30 or greater is always recommended.
Discontinue use of Retinoids (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Over-the-Counter Retinol, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 3 days prior to treatment.
Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 3 days prior to treatment.
If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day prior to treatment.
Botox and fillers injected up to 2 weeks prior is not recommended.
Notify SBK if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment.
POST CARE
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 2 dos prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen use with an SPF 30 or greater is always recommended.
Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing Retinoids (Retin-A, Retinol), Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid, Astringents, or Vitamin C for 1 day after your treatment.
CHEMICAL PEEL PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE
For best results, it is advised to avoid sun exposure and the following products & procedures at least 1 week prior your treatment:
Electrolysis
Waxing
Depilatory creams
Laser hair removal
Any exfoliating products
Any products that may be drying or irritating, including products containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin c, hydroquinone, retinoids, and prescription medications.
Shaving of the area to be treated
POST CARE
For two days post procedure:
Do not get face wet for 12-24 hours
Stay cool! Heating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.
Do not put treated area directly into a hot shower spray.
Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas.
Do not go swimming.
Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration. Do not use loofahs or other means of exfoliation.
Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.
MICRODERMABRASION/HYDRODERMABRASION PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE
Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to treatment and use SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.
Do not use exfoliants for 1 week prior to treatment.
Discontinue use of Retinoids (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Over-the-Counter Retinol, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 3 days prior to treatment.
Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 3 days prior to treatment.
If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day prior to treatment.
Botox and fillers injected up to 2 weeks prior is not recommended.
Notify SBK if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment.
POST CARE
You may resume normal skin care regimen 2 days after treatment. If skin still feels irritated, test spot your skin care products first.
Discontinue Retinoids for 2 days following.
Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or tanning beds for at least 2 days post treatment.
Use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily.
Make-up may be applied post treatment, but is not recommended
WAXING PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 1 week prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is always recommended.
Avoid applying lotion on treatment for 24 hours prior to treatment.
Avoid excessive exfoliation or scrubs on treatment areas 48 hours prior to treatment.
Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing: Retin-A, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents or Vitamin C for 1 week before your treatment.
DO NOT wax, tweeze, or use a depilatory cream on treatment areas for 1 week prior to your treatment.
POST CARE
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 1 week after treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is always recommended.
Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing: Retin-A, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents or Vitamin C for 1 week after your treatment.
Avoid hot showers, chlorinated pools, spas, and saunas.