Pre-Care

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• Please discontinue products containing any exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, etc.) 24-48 hours before treatment.

• A history of herpes or cold sores may require a course of anti-viral medication pre & post treatment.

• Your provider will recommend appropriate products to help enhance results &/or minimize potential side effects.

• No shaving, peels, waxing, or aggressive exfoliations one week prior to Dermaplaning treatments.

 

After- Care

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• You may experience slight redness & swelling, which should resolve within 24 hours.

• Use a gentle cleanser & apply moisturizer at least twice daily for a minimum of 7 days post treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure as much as possible for a minimum of 3 days post treatment. If you must be in the sun, apply SPF 30 or greater, reapply often, wear a wide brimmed hat, and seek shade when possible. Be careful of sun exposure & wear sunscreen daily.

• Avoid chlorine for 24 hours.

• Avoid facial waxing for 7 days.

• Avoid Dermal Fillers or Botox for 2 to 4 weeks based on area.

• Mineral make-up can be worn immediately following treatment.

• Avoid heat, saunas, hot tubs & sweaty activity for 24 hours; this includes exercise of any kind.

• Avoid products containing any exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinol, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, etc.) for 24 hours after treatment.

• No scrubs, polishers, or aggressive brushes should be used for 7 to 14 days.

• Do apply serums as absorption levels will be elevated

• Avoid touching area on contaminated items such as hands, pillow cases, towel, etc.

• Do not pick, scratch, or aggressively rub the treated area.

• Switch out towels and pillow cases on a regular basis.

• You may resume your regular skin care routine 24 hours after treatment.

• You may experience slight peeling for the first few days. Slight windburn sensation and/or blotchiness are normal for the first few days. Skin care products may tingle or slightly burn for the first 2 days. You may also produce small little whiteheads, which will subside in a few days.