Home Care
YOUR COMPLIANCE PRE- Vascular/Pigmentation TREATMENTS:
1. Discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment
2. Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks to treatment
3. Avoid sun exposure or the use of tanning beds and self tanners for at least four to eight weeks, prior and/or between IPL treatments (dependant on skin type)
4. Report all skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema or allergies
5. Do not exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week, prior to treatment
6. Avoid Microdermabrasion’s or peels for two weeks prior to treatment
7. If the skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the IPL treatment must be rescheduled.
8. Report all medication taken within 2 weeks of the treatment
9. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours prior to the clinical treatment.
YOUR COMPLIANCE POST-Vascular/Pigmentation TREATMENTS:
1. Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds or self tanners for at least 2 weeks after a treatment. Apply Sun Protective Cream of SPF 50+, 15 minutes prior to sun exposure and 15 minutes afterwards. Keep reapplying as needed throughout the day. Consider using protective cotton gloves for driving, a hat to protect facial areas
2. If there are scabs or blisters, make-up should not be used for 3-4 days
3. For at least two weeks post Skin Rejuvenation/Vascular/Pigmentation treatment, do not use harsh topical exfoliations, glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide, acne creams etc.
4. Avoid touching, rubbing, peeling or picking of the skin, as this may cause hyper/hypo-pigmentation or scaring
5. Gently apply pure Aloe Vera gel or antibiotic ointment, to the treated area twice daily until healed and dry
6. For 1 week, avoid hot baths, showers, hot tubs and saunas. When showering and washing, gently pat dry and do not rub
7. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 - 48 hours following clinical treatment.
HOT AND HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN AGGRAVATE SKIN IN THE PERIOD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT.
1. Discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment
2. Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks to treatment
3. Avoid sun exposure or the use of tanning beds and self tanners for at least four to eight weeks, prior and/or between IPL treatments (dependant on skin type)
4. Report all skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema or allergies
5. Do not exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week, prior to treatment
6. Avoid Microdermabrasion’s or peels for two weeks prior to treatment
7. If the skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the IPL treatment must be rescheduled.
8. Report all medication taken within 2 weeks of the treatment
9. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours prior to the clinical treatment.
YOUR COMPLIANCE POST-Vascular/Pigmentation TREATMENTS:
1. Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds or self tanners for at least 2 weeks after a treatment. Apply Sun Protective Cream of SPF 50+, 15 minutes prior to sun exposure and 15 minutes afterwards. Keep reapplying as needed throughout the day. Consider using protective cotton gloves for driving, a hat to protect facial areas
2. If there are scabs or blisters, make-up should not be used for 3-4 days
3. For at least two weeks post Skin Rejuvenation/Vascular/Pigmentation treatment, do not use harsh topical exfoliations, glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide, acne creams etc.
4. Avoid touching, rubbing, peeling or picking of the skin, as this may cause hyper/hypo-pigmentation or scaring
5. Gently apply pure Aloe Vera gel or antibiotic ointment, to the treated area twice daily until healed and dry
6. For 1 week, avoid hot baths, showers, hot tubs and saunas. When showering and washing, gently pat dry and do not rub
7. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 - 48 hours following clinical treatment.
HOT AND HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN AGGRAVATE SKIN IN THE PERIOD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT.
