Treatment Guidelines

Laser Hair Removal

Before Treatment

• Shave: Shave the treatment area at least 24 hours before your appointment. This reduces the risk of burning.
• Avoid sun exposure: Tanning and sunburns can make it harder for the laser to target hair follicles.
• Avoid plucking and waxing: Stop plucking and waxing the treatment area for at least four to six weeks before your first appointment.
• Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate before your appointment to remove dead skin cells.
• Avoid skincare irritants: Avoid products that contain retinol, salicylic acid, and hydroxy acids for about three days before your appointment.
• Wear loose clothing: Wear loose, breathable clothing on the day of your appointment to prevent irritation.
• Arrive with clean skin: Shower the day of your appointment.

Microneedling

Before Treatment

• Don't expose your skin to the sun without sunscreen for at least 7-14 days before your appointment.
• Your provider may ask you to stop hydroquinone, retinol, and exfoliating acids at least 3 days prior to treatment.
• No cosmetic injectables for 14 days before your appointment.
• Avoid NSAIDs for a week before treatment.
• Consult with your healthcare provider before stopping any prescribed medication.
• Avoid waxing, threading, or depilatory creams for 10–14 days.
• If you're prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days before and the day of treatment.

After Treatment
It’s normal to experience skin tightening, itching, peeling, burning, mild discomfort, and redness after receiving microneedling. All symptoms should subside in 4-7 days.

Please Don't

• Wear makeup or sunscreen for 48 hours.
• Expose yourself to direct sunlight for 7-14 days.
• Use active ingredients (retinoids, vitamin C) for 5-7 days.

Please Do

• Use a gentle cleanser for 5-7 days after your appointment.
• Use the recommended skincare products approved by your provider (ex: Revision CMT, etc.).
• Notify your provider if you have a history of cold sores or develop a cold sore after your treatment.

BroadBand Light

Before Treatment

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for at least 2–4 weeks before treatment.
• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily.
• Avoid oral antibiotics that cause photosensitivity, such as doxycycline or Oracea, 2–3 weeks before treatment.
• Avoid Retin-A, retinol, or other products derived from Vitamin A, 7 days before treatment.
• Avoid waxing, superficial chemical peels, and products containing salicylic acid or glycolic acids for 1 week prior to treatment.
• Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores.
• Inform your provider if you have any areas with permanent make-up or tattoos.

After Treatment
It’s normal to experience redness and brown spots. Redness may last about 24 hours, and brown spots will slough off over the next week or so.

Please Don't

• Expose yourself to sun for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after.
• Exfoliate the skin in any way for 7-14 days after your appointment.

Please Do

• Wear sunscreen.
• Keep skin moisturized.

Facials

Before Treatment

• Avoid using retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, or other exfoliating products for 48 hours before your appointment.
• Avoid using prescription skincare products, masks, and self-tanners 1-2 days before your facial.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning beds for at least one week before your treatment.
• Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher daily.

Fillers

After Treatment
It’s normal to experience some swelling, redness, bruising, and pain at the injection site after receiving dermal filler. All symptoms should subside in 7-14 days.

Please Don't

• Manipulate or massage area that was injected unless instructed by injector.
• Exercise strenuously for 48 hours.
• Get a facial for 2 weeks.

Please Do

• Use Tylenol (Acetaminophen) for discomfort.
• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated to minimize swelling.
• Use Arnica and Vitamin K to reduce bruising and swelling.
• Wait a minimum of 4 weeks before laser treatments or microneedling.
• Wait a minimum of 2 weeks for dental procedures.
• Wait a minimum of 4 weeks for all vaccines.

Neurotoxins

After Treatment
It’s normal to experience some swelling, bruising, and a headache after receiving neurotoxins. All symptoms should subside in 24 hours, but bruising can take up to 2 weeks to subside.

Please Don't

• Manipulate or massage area that was injected.
• Get a facial for 2 weeks after injections.
• Exercise for 24 hours.
• Wear hats for 3 days.

Do

• Remain upright for 8 hours after injection.

Chemical Peel

After Treatment
It’s normal to experience skin tightening, itching, peeling, burning, mild discomfort, an increase in dark spots, and redness after receiving a chemical peel. Symptoms will subside, but some can last up to seven days.

Please Don't

• Have sun exposure for 7 days post-treatment.
• Rub, pull, pick, or itch the peeling the skin—this can cause irritation, scarring, and pigmentation.
• Do activities that cause excessive sweating for 3-5 days after your VI Peel treatment (includes exercise, sauna, hot tub, and steam room).
• Use hot water when cleansing your face.

Do

• Use the VI Peel Aftercare Kit for 7 days post-treatment.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions in the booklet included in the kit given to you after your treatment.
• Follow the specific, daily instructions for days 1-7 post-treatment.
• Stay hydrated and drink lots of water.
• Wash hands with soap and water after applying each towelette.