Pre-Care & After Care

• This treatment is not suitable for pregnant/breastfeeding women.

• Avoid alcohol consumption at least 24 hours prior to treatment.

• Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible, for 2 weeks prior to treatment.

• We are unable to treat you if you are going overseas in less then 2 weeks.

• Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event. 

• We are unable to treat you with dermal filler if you have active cold sores.

• We are unable to treat you with dermal filler if you are on antibiotics for a current infection.

• Please be aware you cannot receive the COVID-19 or flu vaccine 2 weeks before or after receiving dermal filler. Please keep this in mind when booking an appointment. 

•  We are unable to treat you if you have had any major dental work in the last month or plan to have it in the coming month.

• Avoid exercise for the next 24hrs.

• Avoid exposure to any heat treatments such as saunas, facials or tanning for 48 hours as it will make your anti-wrinkle treatment less effective.

• Avoid taking medications like Ibuprofen (Nurofen) or Diclofenac (Voltaire) for the next 24 hours. There is a small risk of bruising - it is generally minor and can be covered up with makeup after 24 hours.

• Do not massage the area for 6-8 hours.

• No makeup for 24 hours - this is to prevent an infection.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.

• Please stay upright for the next 4-6 hours post anti-wrinkle injections.

• No COVID vaccination 2 weeks after dermal filler injections.

• Paracetamol is recommended for any pain.

•  Lumps and bumps will generally settle on their own. If they are present after 2 weeks, please contact your injector.

• Book your follow up appointment 2-4 weeks post dermal filler treatment. 

Lumps and bumps will settle within 6-24 hours.

• No Fat Dissolving treatment 2 weeks before and after Covid vaccination. 

•  Immediately after treatment, ice or a cold compress can be applied to the area treated to reduce pain and swelling. Continue as required for the first 48 hours. 

• Do not take anti-inflammatories such as Aspirin, or Vitamin E for 24 hours after treatment. Paracetamol can be taken for any pain or discomfort. 

• Massage the area that was treated, 5 x minutes, 5 x a day, for 5 x days, to enhance even spreading of PTC. It is also recommended to have Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy, to assist with skin tightening to the treated area. 

• Continue exercise and normal activities after 24 hours. 

• Report increasing pain, redness, or signs of infection. 

• Drink lots of fluids such as water, for the first 24 hours after treatment. 

• You cannot have facial volumising treatments for 2 weeks post treatment.

• It is important to keep your skin well hydrated after the SkinPen procedure. Skin needling causes a temporary increase in water loss so keeping your skin hydrated and protected during this period will aid your recovery. 

• LIFT HG may be reapplied additionally the day of the procedure to assist with skin hydration. Reapply, as needed, up to 24 hours post-procedure or until the product is depleted.

• Do not use any other products, including cleanser, on your skin within the first 24 hours post-procedure. Unexpected complications may occur when products not proven safe for use with skin needling are applied post-procedure. In lieu of cleansing your skin, you may rinse with cool water as needed. 

• Begin applying RESCUE Calming Complex as needed after the first 24 hours to help soothe and calm the skin. RESCUE was specifically formulated for post-skin needling. 

• Strictly avoid sun exposure the day of the procedure as you will not be wearing sunscreen. You may return to sunscreen use 24 hours following the procedure. Continue to minimise sun exposure for 72 hours post-procedure. 

• Avoid strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration for 72 hours post-procedure, as excess blood flow and sweat can cause discomfort and irritation to compromised skin. 

• Avoid using any active skincare topical products, such as retinoids, vitamin C, etc., for the week after your skin needling procedure to avoid risk of irritation. 

• Schedule your next skin needling appointment as recommended. 

•  Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding the procedure. 

Your recovery time will be influenced by the type of peel treatment you have received and your individual skin's response. 

Please stop, discontinue or not have any of the following treatments: 

For 24 hours post treatment: 

• Exercise (avoid getting overheated)

• Bathing or showering

For 72 hours post treatment: 

• Application if chemical sun protection 

For 5-10 days post treatment: 

• Exfoliating products (scrubs, AHA's, BHA's, Vitamin A)

• Products not recommended by your practitioner 

• Home needling

• Anti-wrinkle injections

• Prescription topical Retin A

• Sun exposure to area treated

For 2 weeks post treatment: 

• Waxing, bleaching or hair drying any areas to be treated

• Electrolysis on any treatment area

• IPL/Laser Hair removal treatments

IPL/Laser Skin Rejuvenation (only prior to very superficial peels)

• Facial Treatments of any kind including AHA, • BHA, Vitamin A or TCA treatments

• Microdermabrasion/Epidermal Levelling

• Dermal Fillers

For 4 weeks post treatment: 

• IPL/Laser Skin Rejuvenation (only prior to superficial to medium depth peels)

• AHA, BHA, Vitamin A or TCA Superficial to • • Deep Peels

• Needling (standard in clinic or medical)

• Fractional Ablative Laser Resurfacing/Full Ablative Laser Resurfacing

• Facelift Surgery

Continued: 

• Do not pick at the skin -  this can increase the risk of injection, pigment changes and scarring

• Increase water intake to include 'at least' 8 glasses

• Wear sun protection and reapply every 2 hours 

• Protect the treatment area with protective clothing such as a hat, sunglasses and long sleeves when outdoors

• Not use wash cloths, or any type of cloth on skin, instead, apply cleanser to clean hands and foam for application

• Contact the clinic with any further questions or concerns

• Adhere to your prescribed 'at home' routine for the next 5 days. 

After the procedure, it is recommended to avoid the following activities: 

• Excessive drinking 

• Sauna 

• Hot water baths 

• Intense exercise

• Direct sunlight 

After the procedure, you may experience the following temporary effects: 

• Bruising 

• Swelling 

• Slight pain

• Redness

• These effects typically subside within a few days 

For Swelling Management: 

• Apply cool facial massage for the first 2 days 

• Switch to warm facial massage for the following 3 days 

Skin Care:

• Use a moisturiser frequently to keep your skin hydrated 

• Avoid using chemical sunscreen & Vitamin C serum for 3 days 

Post-Procedure Face Care: 

• You can wash your face and apply light makeup from the next day after the procedure 

• Avoid using scrubs or peeling on your face during the recovery period. 

Daily 

• A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied to protect against UV damage.
• Follow your prescribed homecare routine as prescribed by your treatment provider.

4 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Avoid tanning and incidental sun exposure (including between treatments).
• Avoid dermal filler injections to the treated area. 

2 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Prepare the skin with suitable skincare. Your treatment provider will advise you of your skincare recommendations.
• Avoid prescription-strength exfoliants creams on the treatment area.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle injections to the treatment area. 
• Avoid using fake tan and gradual tanning creams in the area.
• Avoid waxing, plucking, threading, IPL and laser in the area.
• Avoid photosensitising medications. Let your treatment provider if you are currently taking, or have taken any medications within two weeks of treatment).
• Avoid chemical peels, dermaplaning and any other treatment in which the skin barrier is compromised.

1 Week Pre Treatment

• Avoid Benzyl Peroxide application in the area.
• If prone to cold sores, please speak to your pharmacist about a prophylacitc course of anti-viral medication.

3 Days Pre Treatment

• Avoid acitve skincare ingredients (e.g. Vitamin A & C).
• Avoid exfoliating agents (AHA's, BHA's, granular products).

Daily

• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied.
• Avoid sun exposure to treated areas.
• Follow your prescribed homecare routine, as advised by your treatment provider.

24 - 72 Hours Post Treatment (or until redness subsides)

• Avoid exercise and activities that increase perspiration and body temperature.
• Avoid the use of pools, baths, hot showers and saunas.
• Avoid the use of scented lotions or soaps.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injections for 72 hours.
• Avoid active skincare ingredients for 48-72 hours.
• A routine including a gentle cleanser, hydrating serum and gentle moisturiser/SPF is recommended for up to 72 hours post treatment. Your treatment provider will recommend appropriate skincare.

Up To 7 Days Post Treatment

• Avoid hair removal in the treated area.
• Avoid exfoliating the area with cosmeceutical AHA's, BHA's or granular scrubs.
• Avoid the use of prescription-strength exfoliant creams.

Up To 2 Weeks Post Treatment

• Avoid IPL or laser treatments in the treated area.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure.

Important

• Contact your treatment provider if you notice any grazing, swelling, bruising or any other unexpected response.
• Your treatment provider will advise your treatment schedule. It is important to adhere to this regime for optimal results.
• Throughout your treatment course, it is important to advise your treatment provider of any of the following as these will influence your treatment safety and efficacy: commencing any new medication (including short-term doses), changes to current medications or supplements, if you are trying to become or have become pregnant, any new health conditions, or if you have been unwell. 

Daily

• A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied.

8 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Avoid waxing, plucking, threading (or removing the hair from the follicle), using depilatory creams or undertaking electrolysis (including between tretments).

4 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Avoid the use of fake tan or gradual tanning creams in the area.
• Avoid tanning and incidental sun exposure (including between treatments).
• Avoid dermal filler injections in the treated area.

2 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Prepare the skin with suitable skincare. This will include a tyrosinase inhibitor for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III+ and any skin pronte to post-inflammatoy hyperpigmentation. Your treatment provider will advise your skincare recommendations.
• Avoid prescription strength exfoliant creams on the treatment area.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle injections in the treatment area.

1 Week Pre Treatment

• Avoid benzyl peroxide application on the treatment area.
• If prone to cold sores, speak to your pharamacist about a prophylactic course of anti-viral medication.

3 Days Pre Treatment

• Avoid cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA's, BHA'a and Vitamin C application.

1 Day Pre Treatment

• Shave the area thoroughly.

Daily

• Use sunscreen with SPF30 or greater.
• Avoid sun exposure to the treated areas.

For The First 24 Hours (or until redness and swelling subsides)

• Apply post-laser gel up to 3 times a day.
• A cold compress every hour for five to ten minutes may be soothing to the skin. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. (Avoid IPL Photorejuvenation).
• Avoid exercise activities that increase perspiration and body temperature.
• Avoid the use of pools, spas, saunas, hot showers and baths.
• Avoid the application of deoderant in the treatment area.

Up To 5 Days Post Treatment

• Avoid the use of scented lotions or soaps.
• Avoid using cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA's, BHA's and Vitamin C.

Up To 1 - 4 Weeks Post Treatment

• Avoid the use of prescription strength exfoliant creams.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injections in the treated area.
• After two weeks, start gently exfoliating the treated area. (IPL Photorejuvenation: wait four weeks to exfoliate).

Important

• Contact your treatment provider if you notice any blisters, crusts or open areas. Allow these to heal spontaneously.
• Do not pick at these areas. Picking may results in infection or scarring. 
• Your treatment provider will advise you when to schedule your next appointment, as different body areas require different treatment intervals. It is essential to adhere to this regime for best results. 
• Maintenance treatments will be required and will be ongoing.
• Throughout your treatment course, it is important to advise your treatment provider of any of the following as these will influence your treatment safety and efficacy: commencing any new medication (including short-term doses), changes to current medications or supplements, if you are trying to become or have become pregnant, any new health conditions, or if you have been unwell. 

Daily 

• A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied to protect against UV damage.

4 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Avoid using fake tan and gradual tanning creams in the area to be treated.
• Avoid tanning and incidental sun exposure (including between treatments).
• Avoid dermal filler injections to the treated area. 

2 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Prepar the skin with suitable skincare. This may include a tyrosinse inhibitor for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III+ and any skin prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Your treatment provider will advise you of skincare recommendations.
• Avoid prescription-strength exfoliant creams on the treatment area.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle injections in the treatment area.

1 Week Pre Treatment

• Avoid waxing, plucking, threading (or removing hair from the follicle), using delipatory creams or underaking electrolysis (including between treatments).
• Avoid harsh exfoliation (AHA's, BHA's, mechanical exfoliants) and benzoyl peroxide application.

3 Days Pre Treatment

• Avoid cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA's & BHA's, and Vitamin C application.

48 Hours Pre Treatment

• Very gently exfoliate the treatment area.
• Shave the treatment area (if required).
• Drink plenty of water to assist with elimination (Body Contouring).

1 Day Pre Treatment

• Avoid exercise and excessive sweating, spas, saunas and pools. 

Daily

• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied.
• Avoid sun exposure to treated areas.
• Follow your prescribed homecare routine, as advised by your treatment provider.
• Avoid picking or peeling the skin.

For 24 Hours Post Treatment

• Avoid exercise, excessive sweating, hot showers, spas, baths, saunas and pools.
• Avoid makeup application.
• Avoid active skincare ingredients (Vitamin A & C) for 72 hours. 

Up To 1 Week Post Treatment

• Avoid anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injections.
• Avoid exfoliation (AHA's, BHA's, mechanical).
• Avoid hair removal (waxing, threading, plucking).

Additional After Care For Body Contouring

• Drink plenty of water to assist with the elimination process.
• If the skin has no signs of redness or small bumps, perform 30 minutes of exercise post-treatment (avoid if RF has been performed).
• Avoid alcohol consumption for up to 72 hours.

Additional After Care For Radio Frequency

• Do not cool the area with cold packs unless otherwise advised.

Important

• Contact your treatment provider if you notice any unusual reactions.
• Your treatment provider will advise your treatment schedule. It is important to adhere to this regime for the best results.
• Maintenance treatments will be required and ongoing. 

Daily

• A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied.

8 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Avoid waxing, plucking, threading (or removing the hair from the follicle), using depilatory creams or undertaking electrolysis (including between tretments).

4 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Avoid the use of fake tan or gradual tanning creams in the area.
• Avoid tanning and incidental sun exposure (including between treatments).
• Avoid dermal filler injections in the treated area.

2 Weeks Pre Treatment

• Prepare the skin with suitable skincare. This will include a tyrosinase inhibitor for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III+ and any skin pronte to post-inflammatoy hyperpigmentation. Your treatment provider will advise your skincare recommendations.
• Avoid prescription strength exfoliant creams on the treatment area.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle injections in the treatment area.

1 Week Pre Treatment

• Avoid benzyl peroxide application on the treatment area.
• If prone to cold sores, speak to your pharamacist about a prophylactic course of anti-viral medication.

3 Days Pre Treatment

• Avoid cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA's, BHA'a and Vitamin C application.

1 Day Pre Treatment

• Shave the area thoroughly.

Daily

• Use sunscreen with SPF30 or greater.
• Avoid sun exposure to the treated areas.

For The First 24 Hours (or until redness and swelling subsides)

• Apply post-laser gel up to 3 times a day.
• A cold compress every hour for five to ten minutes may be soothing to the skin. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. 
• Avoid exercise activities that increase perspiration and body temperature.
• Avoid the use of pools, spas, saunas, hot showers and baths.
• Avoid the application of deoderant in the treatment area.

Up To 5 Days Post Treatment

• Avoid the use of scented lotions or soaps.
• Avoid using cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA's, BHA's and Vitamin C.

Up To 1 - 4 Weeks Post Treatment

• Avoid the use of prescription strength exfoliant creams.
• Avoid anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injections in the treated area.
• After two weeks, start gently exfoliating the treated area. 

Important

• Contact your treatment provider if you notice any blisters, crusts or open areas. Allow these to heal spontaneously.
• Do not pick at these areas. Picking may results in infection or scarring. 
• Your treatment provider will advise you when to schedule your next appointment, as different body areas require different treatment intervals. It is essential to adhere to this regime for best results. 
• Maintenance treatments will be required and will be ongoing.
• Throughout your treatment course, it is important to advise your treatment provider of any of the following as these will influence your treatment safety and efficacy: commencing any new medication (including short-term doses), changes to current medications or supplements, if you are trying to become or have become pregnant, any new health conditions, or if you have been unwell.