Aftercare Instructions
Please refer to this page on what treatments/practices to do after your procedure, allowing you to heal properly and achieve the best results
Cleansing (First Week)
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Clean the area 3-5 times a day, or every 4-6 hours
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Use lukewarm water and gently dab with a gauze pad or a cotton round
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Completely dry the area with a tissue or gauze pad and apply a thin layer of the provided aftercare ointment, do not apply more than needed
Showering/Bathing
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Avoid submerging your face in water or allowing the treated area to come into direct contact with water
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Use a washcloth or cleansing wipe to clean face
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Dry the area immediately and reapply ointment
Seek Medical Attention if you Experience the Following Symptoms
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Pus or yellow discharge
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Increased swelling after 48 hours
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Fever
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Severe pain or redness spreading from the area
Avoid While Healing
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Retinal/retinol, AHAs and BHAs, Vitamin C, Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydroquinone, other brighteners
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Makeup on the treated area
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Sweating/heavy physical activity for 7-10 days
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Swimming, sunbeds, saunas and direct sun exposure
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Touching the treated area unnecessarily (e.g. scratching/rubbing, licking your lips, picking off any scabs that may form while healing)
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Waxing, threading, tweezing eyebrows (if treated) or undergoing additional procedures
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Petroleum-based products
Once Healed
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Wear sunscreen or SPF products on the treated area to prevent fading
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Avoid additional procedures (chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments) unless you inform the performing technician and you are fully healed