Ensure you are well hydrated to achieve optimum treatment results. Hydrate by drinking plenty of water or hydrating fluids for several days in advance.

Arrive at your appointment with cleansed skin (preferred but not mandatory).

Redness and swelling may last 24–72 hours. Longer for more sensitive areas.

Avoid SPF and makeup day of treatment.

Avoid sun, sweating, sauna, hot tub, and exercise for 24 hours.

Do not get any Botox or Fillers for 2 weeks prior to your facial treatment. You may get Botox or Fillers the same day after your facial treatment if you desire.

Do not get chemical peels and other facial or laser treatments in the area for 2 weeks prior to treatment

Avoid blood thinning medications / supplements for 3-5 days prior to treatment if possible. Check with your PCP if on any RX medications.

Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, for 7 days prior to treatment.

Avoid use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, motrin, advil, ibuprofen for two weeks prior to treatment if possible to minimize the potential for bruising

Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

Discontinue use of Isotretinoins such as Accutane for 6 months.

If you have a history of cold sores, take antiviral medication starting 1 day prior and follow directions on your prescription.

Avoid tanning beds or prolonged exposure to the sun 3 days prior to treatment. Always use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30+.

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment and 24 hours after your treatment.

After treatment, your skin may appear slightly reddened which subsides rather quickly. Mild swelling may occur. Discomfort comparable to a mild sunburn is common.

To minimize the post-procedural inflammation, it is recommended to cool the treated area with cold (not frozen) packs.

After treatment, nothing topical should be applied for at least 4 hours.

Mineral makeup or light moisturizer may be used on the treated area after 4 hours, as long as the skin is not broken, blistered, or irritated.

Heavy foundation and powder is not recommended for 48 hours after treatment.

Wash area with tepid water and mild soap, pat dry, do not rub. Use mild cleansers or soaps without perfumes, acids, and avoid washcloths and harsh cleansers until all transient healing processes have resolved naturally. Moisturize skin after cleansing.

Continue to hydrate by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day for the next 7 days.

Beginning the following morning; apply the recommended at home post care products.

Peeling and skin sloughing may occur for several days after treatment.

NEVER pick or scratch the treated skin. This can cause damage and compromise your results as well as possibly cause scarring

If scabs appear, they should be kept soft with a lubricating ointment and left to shed off naturally. Do not use anything exfoliating.

AVOID sun exposure as much as possible.  After 24 Hours, use a high factor sunscreen (> SPF 30) and protect the treated area from sun. Tanning after treatment may cause hyperpigmentation. Do not apply sunscreen or expose your skin to sun for 24 hours after treatment.

AVOID heat, hot water saunas or massage for 3 days.

AVOID vigorous activity and strenuous exercise for 48 hours.

Do NOT use any type of glycolic acid, exfoliation products, chemical hair services, tweezing, waxing, use hair removal products, lighteners, Accutane®, AHA, topical vitamin A, including Retin A®, Differin®, tretinoin, retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, astringents or glycolics for at least 7 days as this can severely damage or irritate the skin during the entire healing process.