Pre treatment

  • Avoid sun exposure for 24-48 hours

  • Recommended skin care regime for pre-conditioning for optimal results to be started minimum 2 weeks prior to treatment

  • Avoid Retin A, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, and hydroquinone use 2 weeks before

  • No hair removal 1-3 days of treatment (waxing, shaving, epilating etc)

  • Skin needs to be clean (makeup and oil free)

  • If you are prone to cold sores, it is recommended to take an antiviral medication for 2-3 days leading up to the appointment

What to expect

  • Skin will feel warm/hot like a mild sunburn

  • Skin may feel very tight

  • Skin will be red post treatment – a lot of this will subside a few hours post treatment, but can take 3-4 days to disappear completely

  • Avoid makeup application for 12 hours

  • On day 3-5 post treatment you may experience some peeling/dry flaking skin

  • Avoid excess heat (hot showers, heated pools, saunas) for 48-72 hours

Post treatment

  • Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks

  • Do not apply cold compresses or ice packs to the skin for 24-48 hours post treatment, however an aftercare or soothing gel may be used

  • Avoid taking ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatories for 24-48 hours post treatment

  • Avoid active skin care (including AHA/BHAs, exfoliants, Vitamin A, etc.) for 72 hours

  • Do not exercise or sweat for 24 hours

  • Wear SPF 30+ daily

  • Do not pick or peel at skin during the healing process