FACIAL PRE & POST CARE

PRE CARE

  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 2 days prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen use with an SPF 30 or greater is always recommended.

  • Discontinue use of Retinoids (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Over-the-Counter Retinol, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 3 days prior to treatment.

  • Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 3 days prior to treatment.

  • If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day prior to treatment.

  • Botox and fillers injected up to 2 weeks prior is not recommended.

  • Notify SBK if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment.

POST CARE

  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 2 dos prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen use with an SPF 30 or greater is always recommended.

  • Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing Retinoids (Retin-A, Retinol), Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid, Astringents, or Vitamin C for 1 day after your treatment.

CHEMICAL PEEL PRE & POST CARE

PRE CARE 

  • For best results, it is advised to avoid sun exposure and the following products & procedures at least 1 week prior your treatment:

    • Electrolysis

    • Waxing

    • Depilatory creams

    • Laser hair removal

    • Any exfoliating products

    • Any products that may be drying or irritating, including products containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin c, hydroquinone, retinoids, and prescription medications.

    • Shaving of the area to be treated

POST CARE

  •  For two days post procedure:

    • Do not get face wet for 12-24 hours

    • Stay cool! Heating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.

    • Do not put treated area directly into a hot shower spray.

    • Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas.

    • Do not go swimming.

    • Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration. Do not use loofahs or other means of exfoliation.

    • Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.

    • Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.

MICRODERMABRASION/HYDRODERMABRASION PRE & POST CARE

PRE CARE

  • Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to treatment and use SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.

  • Do not use exfoliants for 1 week prior to treatment.

  • Discontinue use of Retinoids (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Over-the-Counter Retinol, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 3 days prior to treatment.

  • Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 3 days prior to treatment.

  • If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day prior to treatment.

  • Botox and fillers injected up to 2 weeks prior is not recommended.

  • Notify SBK if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment.

POST CARE

  • You may resume normal skin care regimen 2 days after treatment. If skin still feels irritated, test spot your skin care products first.

  • Discontinue Retinoids for 2 days following.

  • Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or tanning beds for at least 2 days post treatment.

  • Use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily.

  • Make-up may be applied post treatment, but is not recommended

WAXING PRE & POST CARE

PRE CARE

  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 1 week prior to treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is always recommended.

  • Avoid applying lotion on treatment for 24 hours prior to treatment.

  • Avoid excessive exfoliation or scrubs on treatment areas 48 hours prior to treatment.

  • Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing: Retin-A, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents or Vitamin C for 1 week before your treatment.

  • DO NOT wax, tweeze, or use a depilatory cream on treatment areas for 1 week prior to your treatment.

POST CARE

  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds to treated areas 1 week after treatment (we recommend this indefinitely). Daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is always recommended.

  • Avoid any irritants to your skin, such as any products containing: Retin-A, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic, salicylic acids, astringents or Vitamin C for 1 week after your treatment.

  • Avoid hot showers, chlorinated pools, spas, and saunas.