Pre-Post Procedure

Pre-Post Procedure Instructions

Lasers: 

IPL: (Hair Reduction)

Pre- Procedure:

1. Avoid excess sun exposure
2. Shave 3 days prior to treatment day (no plucking, tweezing, waxing, threading)
3. Avoid wearing makeup on treatment day if possible
4. Avoid using active ingredients - Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C for three days before

IPL: (Hair Reduction)

Post-Procedure:

1. Avoid plucking hairs - do not use epilator, tweezers, thread, wax
2. Avoid excess sun exposure 
3. Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer such as Push Cream
4. Can resume active ingredients (Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C) in 3-5 days post treatment 
5. Can wear make up post treatment
6. Use Zinc Oxide based sunblock daily

IPL: (Photorejuvenation): 

Pre-Procedure:

1. Avoid excess sun exposure
2. Stop using oral doxycycline/minocycline prior to treatment
3. Avoid using active ingredients - Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C
4. Do not use self tanning products
5. Avoid wearing makeup on treatment day if possible 

IPL: (Photorejuvenation) 

Post-Procedure:

1. Avoid picking at brown crusts
2. Avoid excess sun exposure 
3. Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer such as Push Cream
4. Can resume active ingredients (Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C) in 3-5 days post treatment
5. Can wear make up post treatment
6. Use Zinc oxide based sunblock 

Clear and Brilliant/ Ultralase

Pre-procedure:

1. Avoid excess sun
2. Avoid using active ingredients- Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C 3-5 days before treatment day
3. Use topical numbing cream 30 minutes before treatment (video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_jjU34J8Hc)
4. Avoid wearing make up on treatment day if possible

Post-Procedure:

1. Avoid picking at the flakes on treatment area
2. Avoid excess sun exposure 
3. Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer such as Push Cream 
4. Can resume active ingredients (Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C) in 3-5 days post treatment 
5. Use Zinc oxide based sunblock. 

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Morpheus 8:

Pre-procedure:

1. Avoid using Retinoids, Glycolic Acids, AHA 3-5 days before treatment
2. Avoid sun exposure
3. Avoid wearing makeup on treatment day if possible
4. Use topical numbing cream 30 minutes before treatment (video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_jjU34J8Hc)
5. Avoid blood thinners (NSAIDs, Fish Oil, etc)
6. Not for patients who have defibrillators/metal implants/pregnant/breastfeeding

Post-Procedure:

1. DO NOT ICE, okay to use FAN or cool washcloths
2. Use zinc oxide sunblock
3. Avoid strenuous activities 
4. Limit sun exposure - may feel some photosensitivity 
5. Avoid skin irritants, active ingredients (Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C) for the first 1-3 days, but okay to use 3-5 days post treatment 
6. 1-3 days post treatment, small scabs may form, avoid picking
7. Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer such as Push Cream 
8. Wait 72 hours to apply makeup

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Sofwave:

Pre-procedure:

1. Use topical numbing cream 30 minutes before treatment (video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_jjU34J8Hc)

Post procedure:

1. Zinc oxide sunblock daily

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Fillers:

Pre-procedure:

1. Minimize alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to treatment
2. Stop use of NSAIDs, fish oil, herbal meds
3. 2 days prior, avoid using topical retinoids
4. Avoid waxing and bleaching to treatment area
5. Notify the provider, if taking blood thinners 

Post-Procedure: 

1. Tylenol is okay to use status post treatment
2. Avoid exercising for the first 24 hours
3. Ice! 

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Botox: 

Pre-procedure: 

1. Avoid alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to treatment
2. Avoid use of blood thinners; notify the provider 

Post- Procedure: 

1. Wait 24 hours after appointment, to exercise (specifically crows feet)  

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Chemical Peels/Micro Peels:

Pre-Procedure:

1. Avoid excess sun exposure
2. Avoid using active ingredients- Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C, 3-5 days before treatment day
3. Let provider know if pregnant or breastfeeding

Post-Procedure: 

1. Avoid excess sun exposure for ~1 week
2. Do not pluck/pick at skin flakes; if necessary, cut with small scissors
3. Use zinc oxide sunblock
4. Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer like Push cream
5. May resume active ingredients- Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, AHA, Vitamin C, 3-5 days after treatment 

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Swift:

Pre-procedure:

1. Ice treatment area
2. Can use numbing cream if provider sent numbing cream 

Post Procedure:

1. No down time - no scarring, no visible reaction
2. Patient is to come 1x month for 3 months

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Keralase:

Pre-procedure:

1. Wash and dry hair the night before treatment day (hair should not be wet when patient arrives to appointment) and do not apply anything onto scalp or hair
2. Limit sun exposure 

Post procedure:

1. Do not wash hair for 24 hours after treatment
2. Can use nutrafol serum/ other hair products/ after this 24 hour period 

• Limit sun exposure

CoolSculpting/ Evolve X:

Pre-procedure:

1. Wear comfortable clothing 
2. Hydrate + eat breakfast/lunch pending on appointment time

Post procedure:

1. Can resume normal daily activities after appointment
2. For evolve, avoid exercising after treatment for 24 hours to avoid Rhabdomyolysis 
3. Tylenol is okay to use if experiencing discomfort; avoid NSAIDs - ibuprofen or Advil
4. Results in 3 months after treatment
5. Healthy diet and exercise 

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Brella:

Pre-procedure:

1. Shave at least 48 hours prior to treatment and ensure the underarm area is free from anything exceeding stubble.
2. Ensure the treatment area is free from redness, dermatitis, abrasions, broken skin, or any other concerning conditions.
3. Avoid using antiperspirants for a minimum of 48 hours before treatment.
4. Wear loose-fitting clothing, such as a tank top, on the day of treatment.
5. Patients should be adequately hydrated prior to treatment to facilitate easier sweat induction.

Post procedure:

1. Do not shave area day of treatment
2. Apply deodorant 2-3 hours after treatment if the patient feels a stinging sensation, they may need to use an alternative deodorant.
3. Avoid heavy workout or Cardio day of treatment.
4. Avoid using a sauna, jacuzzi, salt water, or pool day of treatment.
5. Shower after the treatment.
6. If needed, apply ointment later in the evening after showering.

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Cautery:

Pre-procedure:

1. Please call the office 48 hours before your appointment if you need numbing cream to be sent to your pharmacy

Please apply it 30 minutes prior to your appointment on the areas getting treated