1. Use agreed upon gentle cleanser and other products.
2. Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning bed at least 4 weeks prior to treatment and during treatment plan process.
3. Do not exercise the day of or for 48 hours after the treatment.
4. Avoid caffeine-containing food or beverages day of treatment.
5. Avoid medications such as: Aleve, Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, cold remedies, Vitamin E, or aspirin 5 days prior to treatment.
6. Avoid Retin-A, chemical peels, injectable fillers, or Botox for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
7. Discontinue Hydroquinone, Reinoids, AHA’s, BHA’s, Benzoyl peroxide, and any other possible irritants 3-5 days prior to treatment.
8. Use a sunblock with an SPF 30+ with UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum protection daily.
9. Apply topical anesthetic cream 30 minutes - 1 hour prior to procedure and reapply if necessary. *Your esthetician may do this for you.*
10. Day of treatment, I recommend a top that buttons or zips rather than pulls over the head.
11. Notify medical professional or esthetician if you are prone to cold sores. You will require supplement such as Lysine or an antiviral prescription to help avoid any breakout after treatments.
12. If you have open cuts, wounds, abrasions, active acne, or cold sores breakouts, we cannot do the procedure in those areas.
13. Eat a healthy diet like whole foods, vitamins, and minerals. It is also advisable to take Vitamin C daily. This ensures an increase in vitamins internally and externally as well as greatly aiding in the healing process. Hyaluronic acid is recommended to retain moisture in the skin and prevent dehydration.
14. Drink 8 glasses of water per day.