Pre-Treatment Instructions
- Clean skin on day of treatment
- No lotion, oils or makeup (if doing face) on treatment site.
- Avoid applying certain skin products on treatment site (7 days before treatment)
- Retinol/Retin-A/Tretinoin (prescribed)
- Strong Acids (glycolic, Salicylic)
- Exfoliating Scrubs
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Avoid certain treatments (2 weeks before treatment):
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Aggressive exfoliation
- Avoid sun exposure (2 weeks before):
- No sunbathing, tanning beds (sun burned skin can't be treated)
- No spray tanning or self-tanner
- Avoid certain oral medications:
- Antibiotics (7 days before)
- Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane (6 months before)
- Inform your provider about any medications/skin treatments before your treatment
Post-Treatment Instructions
- Apply a cool compress for 5 to 10 minutes if the area feels hot or red.
- Keep area clean and dry.
- Mild redness is common. Apply hydrocortisone to treatment site twice a day for 2 days.
- First 24-48 hours after treatment keep skincare simple:
- Gentle cleanser and light moisturizer
- Use sunscreen (SPF 30 and above) daily and protect the treated area from sun. Skin will be more sun-sensitive.
- Avoid touching, rubbing, scratching or picking at the area.
- Avoid exposing the treatment site to heat, hot water, saunas, steam rooms, chlorine and massages (2 days after treatment).
- Avoid applying certain skin products (7 day after):
- Strong Acids (glycolic, Salicylic)
- Retin-A/Tretinoin (prescribed)
- Exfoliating Scrubs
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Makeup may be used (1 day after) if skin does not feel irritated or overly sensitive. Clean makeup brushes/sponges.