Follow these guidelines to ensure best treatment possible
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Make sure no contacts are in
Please make sure to come in without makeup if possible. If not possible, it is okay, the esthetician will remove it before the treatment.
Make sure the skin is not sunburned
Refrain from using Tretinoin, any type of Retinol, Hydroquinone, or harsh ingredients 3 days prior to your appointment.
Refrain from using AHA’s 3 days before your appointment.
No aggressive treatments such as laser treatments have been treated on skin less than 2 weeks before your appointment.
No waxing on treatment area 1 week before your appointment
Do not exfoliate 3 days prior to your appointment
Accutane must be stopped 12 months before.
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Avoid direct sunlight for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Stop using Retinol & Hydroquinone 3-5 days before appointment.
Do not wear contacts to your appointment
Do not get abrasive treatments such as laser 2 weeks before your treatment.
Do not exfoliate right before your appointment.
Drink water to stay hydrated
Bring a hat and sunglasses to avoid as much sun exposure as possible on the way home
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Please arrive with clean brows/lashes
No makeup on treated area
Ensure you have not used any active acids or retinol for the past 2 weeks.
Make sure the area hasn’t been waxed for less than 2 weeks.
Please do not curl your lashes prior to your appointment or 3 days before.
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Prior to your peel make sure you are using the home care assigned by your esthetician.
3 days before the peel stop using any active ingredients in your regimen such as salicylic acid, lactid acid, glycolic acid, mandelic, etc. Refrain from using any retinoids, retinol, tretinoin, or hydroquinone.
Stop using home care regimen to precondition for peel 3 days prior.
Do not be directly under sunlight (tanning) for 2 weeks prior to your peel.
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Discontinue Retinoids: Stop using prescription tretinoin, retinol (2% or higher), and strong chemical exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs) 3 to 5 days prior.
Avoid Hair Removal: Skip waxing, depilatory creams, laser hair removal and electrolysis on the treatment area for 5 to 7 days before your appointment.
Avoid Blood Thinners: Avoid NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or aspirin) and blood-thinning supplements for 1 week prior to reduce the risk of bruising.
Protect Your Skin: Avoid sunburns and unprotected direct sun exposure for 24 hours to 14 days before your session.
Cold Sore Antivirals: If you are prone to cold sores and treating the around the lip area, start your prescribed antiviral medication 2 days prior.
Injectables / Fillers: Wait 2 weeks after receiving Botox, dermal fillers, or thread lifts before having treatment.
Arrive Clean: Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face (or clean-shaven if treating the beard/face area.