PRE & POST CARE

Please pay particular attention to the protocols below.

They have been created for your own benefit and to optimise the treatment aims so that you get the best possible results.

MICRONEEDLING

Remember:

Although this has not been shown in clinical study, in case of dark skin, the skin may darken further before it lightens.

Avoid organising the treatment just before or after a vacation. This is because it will be difficult to avoid the sun exposure or your skin may have had excessive sun exposure.

Ensure that you have all products and sunscreens that you wish to use to nourish and protect your skin ready and available at home before you come for treatment. This will avoid risk of unnecessary exposure and will also allow you to concentrate on and enjoy your skin recovery.

6 MONTHS PRE CARE

There should be a minimum of 6 months gap between any oral intake of isotretinoin and the procedure.

MINIMUM 24 HR PRE-CARE

Do not opt for excessive sun exposure or sun burns in the 24-hour period pre-procedure.
Do not use topical retinoids in the 24 hours pre-procedure.
Do inform the clinic of any active breakouts or open lesions because the procedure will not be carried out. Please rearrange procedure.
Do allow a minimum of 24 hours between any autoimmune therapies and the procedure.

30 MIN PRE-TREATMENT

Depending on your own pain threshold, you may choose to apply a topical anaesthetic with 5% Lidocaine to the treatment area.

‘Emla’ is a numbing cream and is available from most chemists. Please ensure that you have organised a tube of the numbing cream ahead of the treatment day to avoid the risk of a pharmacy having run out of stock on the day.

AFTER CARE

Your skin has been deliberately traumatised so that it can start producing collagen and elastin. We would like to help the skin to concentrate on this process without giving it additional factors or irritants to deal with too.

It is recommended to avoid any products which are not declared safe following the procedure as they can cause unexpected complications.

72 HRS POST PROCEDURE

In the first 24 Hours

Do use the provided ‘Lift’. The skin may feel itchy, flaky and/or dry. ‘Lift’ will help with these issues by hydrating the skin.
Do not opt for sun exposure in this period and also avoid sunscreen. Since you will not be in the sun you will not use any sunscreen.
Do not opt for exercise; heat and perspiration are irritants to treated skin.
Do not opt for sauna, steam room, other exfoliants, any other treatments to the treated area. This will give it time to heal.

In the next 48 hours

Do use the provided ‘Rescue’ and also any left-over ‘Lift’.
Do minimize sun exposure, if you cannot avoid it altogether, in this period. If you are to be exposed to the sun, sun screen should be worn (SPF factor 30 minimum.)

CRYOSURGERY

PRE CARE

Do purchase an antiseptic cream

MINIMUM 3 DAYS PRE-TREATMENT

Do not use antihistamines
Do not use any active topicals on the area to be treated such as Retinal, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid etc
To optimise results, prepare warts and verrucae daily for one week pre- appointment. Soak them for 5 mins. After soaking, gently file their surface. For larger warts/verrucae or for those that have been a slightly longer treatment may be useful. This ensures that no viral cells remain.

AFTER CARE

Approximately 2 - 4 hours after treatment a blister may form which can last from 3-5 days. After such time the blister forms a scab. Within 7-14 days, the scab can fall off on its own. It is possible, that a new scab form and then falls off in the same way. The treated lesion will be completely healed in approx. 4 weeks. This is time for a second session. The treated are will be lighter than the surrounding tissue because of loss of melanocytes in the freezing process.

Swelling may occur round the site for a few hours. This is normal.

Stinging for 10-60 minutes post treatment may be felt. Painkiller may be taken, if needed, although this is usually not necessary.
if possible, do not cover treatment site.
Scabs may appear a few days after treatment.
Do not pick, scratch or rub scabs or burst blisters as scarring may occur.
Do not take any antihistamine for 48 hours after. The treatment is partly based on histamine action.
Lesion will shed after 4 -14 days; it can sometimes last over 4 weeks.
Healing takes up to 4 weeks in most cases.
Temporary skin colour change (skin darkens) often occurs, but in darker skins may be permanent.
Use SPF 50 on new skin when lesion has shed. New pink skin underneath will gradually re-pigment to surrounding skin’s natural colour.
If a blister does appear, leave it alone and do not pop it; it will go down on its ow. If it bursts, weeping may occur. In such case, use a non-alcoholic baby wipe to remove any debris from the area. It is also advisable to apply a smear of antiseptic cream onto it twice a day. An adhesive dressing such as a plaster can be used to cover the area.
If healing is not as expected and redness or pain is present, please contact clinic or your Doctor as you may have contracted an infection.
If the skin being treated is tanned, the treatment will remove the tan and the skin will re pigment to the original skin colour.
A compromised immune system can adversely affect healing. If healing does not take place even after 8 weeks, please refer to your doctor or dermatologist. The lack of healing may be as a result of a condition that you are unaware of or that has not been formally medically diagnosed. It is also possible that the area needs further treatment.

PLASMA RICH PLATELETS
(P.R.P.)

FIRST 24 HOURS

Do not apply makeup until skin has settled – usually until the next day.

AFTER 24-48 HOURS

Do not touch or pull at any loose peeling skin as this can cause an uneven result in pigmentation. Occasionally, but not always, flaking skin can appear on treated areas after a couple of days.
Report any concerns to your practitioner as soon as possible.

FOR 1 WEEK POST PROCEDURE

Do use adequate sunscreen, advisably factor 50, for at least a week after treatment and of course subsequently too.
Do not use products other than what has been recommended by your practitioner. This is because products other than those recommended may interfere with treatment.
Do not use soaps, other than those recommended by your practitioner, on the treated skin areas until the skin normalises and where possible use warm / tepid water and gentle skin cleansers.
Do not pat dry skin and avoid scrubbing skin.
Do not touch the skin until injection points have closed.
Do not use electrolysis, depilatory creams, waxing, and laser hair removal for a minimum of 1 week after treatment or until the skin normalises.
Do not go opt for sunlight exposure , saunas, sunbed, steam baths for at least a week.

LESION IDENTIFICATION

Remember;

Usually, when a lesion is removed, no special care is needed during healing. The aftercare is the same as for Cryosurgery, (see care for Cryosurgery)

It normally takes a couple of weeks for a lesion to scab and fall off after cryosurgery.. Only occasionally, it may take longer.

Your skin may look lighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) after treatment. If you have darker skin, you may notice the pigmentation more. However, this normally improves with time.

The treated area can feel numb after cryosurgery. This can happen if nerves on the skin surface are frozen during procedure. This is usually only temporary and may even last a few months.

AFTER CARE

The area treated should be washed gently once or twice a day and kept clean.
A bandage or dressing should only be needed if the area rubs against clothes or may be easily injured.
The treated area will be more prone to sunburn, and sunscreen must be used to protect it.

SKIN ANALYSIS

.... SIMPLY have a great day & make sure to look after your skin taking on-board any information given during your session.

ADVANCED

LASH LIFT & TINT

The first 24 hours after your lift and tint appointment is the most crucial.

FIRST 24 HOURS

Do not get your lashes wet or expose them to steam, moisture or sweat.
Do not expose your lashes to heat or a tanning bed.
Avoid sleeping directly on your face.
Do not apply makeup to your lashes.
Do not directly apply oil or oil containing products/serums to your lashes.

A few tips to ensure your lashes look 100% between visits;

Give your lashes a quick brush each day to keep that fresh curl in place. We highly recommend brushing in the morning after sleeping.
Clean your face and eyes as usual with gentle cleansers.
Avoid vigorous rubbing directly of the eyes and lashes (this is a general lash health tip to practice at all times)
Direct or intense sun exposure shortens the longevity of your any tint or dye (be it hair, fabric, plastic or anything). Wear sunglasses or a hat to protect your lashes if you’re going to be in the sun for a long period of time.

FACIALS

Do not make-up for at least 6 hours after a facial treatment
Do not undertake any other facial skincare treatments within 48 hours of having a facial
Do not opt for sun-bathing for up to 12 hours.
Do not expose yourself to heat, such as sauna, hot bath, shower or hot hairdryer.
Do not apply perfume or perfumed products to treated area within 48 hours of having a facial
Do not use direct sunlight/sunbeds and heat e.g. saunas for 48 hours after having a facial
Do not apply any other exfoliating skincare products for 72 hours after having a Facial
Do use min SPF 30. Continue to wear SPF each day as lifestyle.
Do drink plenty of water -Recommended minimum 6-8 glasses per day. Adopt this as part of lifestyle.
Also as part of your lifestyle to prolong effects of facial treatments and for better health:

remove all traces of make-up at the end of the day
cleanse, tone and moisturise your face; to prevent loss of moisture, protect the skin from make-up and to keep the skin soft and supple
eat a healthy, balanced diet – Include at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables
avoid or at least limit smoking and alcohol

MASSAGE

PRE CARE

Do remove makeup or spray tan before arrival or certainly by the start of the treatment. Time spent on removing makeup in the treatment time will reduce the treatment time and experience.
Do ensure optimum personal hygiene at the start of a massage. We may cancel treatment for lack of personal hygiene without refund.
Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2.5 hours before a back massage.
Do not opt for a back massage in the first trimester of pregnancy.

AFTER CARE

There is a possibility of post-massage reactions; these will normally subside within 24 hours. Reactions include; feelings of nausea, emotional anxiety, headaches, drowsiness,thirst, increased urination,– as the excretory system is stimulated during lymphatic drainage massage and toxins are removed.
Do use products that can eliminate or help with any skin conditions.
Do opt for an overall healthy lifestyle to support the treatment aim such as nutritious food, exercise ,meditation, sports, and avoidance of stress as far as possible.
Do drink plenty of fluids, e.g., water and herbal tea, to promote a cleansing effect on the body and to replace any fluids lost.
Do consider taking massages regularly to promote well-being and also improve physiologically by improving blood circulation, improving lymphatic drainage, and removing toxins
Do use an SPF minimum 30 after massage and as a lifestyle change.
Do not opt for sun-bathing for up to 12 hours following massage.
Do not apply perfume or perfumed products to treated area within 48 hours of having a treatment
Do not opt for strenuous exercise in the immediate hours.
Do not drive as concentration may be compromised due to relaxation.
Do not expose yourself to ultraviolet light exposure (artificial or natural) for 24 hours.
Do not undertake any other treatments of the treated area within 48 hours of having a treatment
Do not use stimulants such as alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours following the massage as the body will readily absorb the chemicals and toxins.
Reduce smoking and alcohol in general.
Do not use direct heat, such as sauna, hot bath, shower, or hot hairdryer.
Do not go into direct sunlight direct sunlight saunas for 48 hours after having massage
Do not use sunbeds and heat e.g., saunas for 48 hours after having massage,
Do not apply exfoliating skincare products for 48 hours after having a treatment as the skin is sensitized during massage.