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If you’re thinking about getting a facial, there are some things that you should keep in mind before and after your treatment. Before your appointment, it’s important to make sure that you don’t have any open cuts, wounds or herpes on your face. You also want to avoid using any products containing retinol or glycolic acid for at least 24 hours before your appointment. These ingredients can make your skin sensitive and more susceptible to damage during the facial.
After your facial, it’s important to take care of your face properly in order to ensure that the results you see from your treatment last as long as possible. Start by gently cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser before bedtime. Avoid exfoliation for 3-5 days after your treatment. Use a Sapien approved moisturizer and product routine customized to you during your treatment. And finally, avoid wearing makeup for at least 24 hours after your facial, don’t touch or pick your skin and make sure you use clean pillowcases, towels, sheets, and clean your eye and sunglasses.
Following these tips should help you get the most out of your facial experience and keep your skin looking great!
Please call your master esthetician with any questions or concerns you may have.
Day 1: Erythema and red appearance and severity will depend upon how aggressive the treatment was performed.
Day 2: A red hue or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn. Swelling may be more noticeable on the second day.
Day 3-5: Skin can be pink or normal color. Swelling subsides.
PRIOR TO TREATMENT INSTRUCTION:
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
TREATMENT RECOVERY TIMELINE:
Day 1: Erythema and red appearance and severity will depend upon how aggressive the treatment was performed.
Day 2: A red hue or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn. Swelling may be more noticeable on the second day and marks may be visible.
Day 3-5: Skin can be pink or normal color. Swelling subsides. Scabs may form and marks may be visible.
Day 5-10: Textural changes can persist, and marks and scabs may still be visible.
Day 1: Erythema and red appearance and severity will depend upon how aggressive the treatment was performed. Grid marks may be visible.
Day 2: A red hue or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn. Swelling may be more noticeable on the second day and grid marks may be visible.
Day 3-5: Skin can be pink or normal color. Swelling subsides. and grid marks may be visible.
Day 5-10: Textural changes can persist, and marks may still be visible. Expect the body to heal 60% slower than the face.
HydraFacial Post-Treatment Instructions:
AFTER your chemical peel;
Before the procedure, don’t:
It may feel like you have a sunburn for 4-6 hours after you’re finished. Ice packs or a cool washcloth can help you feel better.
Your skin may be red or bruised for a day or two. Some of your brown spots may get darker, but they should peel off within a couple of weeks.
Some people experience mild to moderate swelling. This is not medically meaningful and is just part of your bodies immune response while you heal. Although it is considered an anticipated response, some people find swelling to be emotionally distressing. Here are some things you can do proactively to reduce the risk of swelling:
Post Treatment, here are some ways to reduce swelling:
While you heal:
Most people get between three and seven sessions. It depends on the condition you’re treating. You’ll wait 2-4 weeks between each visit. It may take several weeks for you to notice any changes in your skin.
Before the procedure, don’t:
During the treatment, a technician will rub the gel on your clean skin. You’ll wear dark glasses to protect your eyes. The handheld IPL device will go right on your body. The session will probably last 30-45 minutes. Large areas could take an hour or more.
While most people are fine with the light pulses, the treatment could sting a little. It might feel like someone is snapping a rubber band on you.
What Recovery Looks Like
It may feel like you have a sunburn for 4-6 hours after you’re finished. Ice packs or a cool washcloth can help you feel better.
Your skin may be red or bruised for a day or two. Some of your brown spots may get darker, but they should peel off within a few weeks.
While you heal:
Most people get between three and seven sessions. It depends on the condition you’re treating. You’ll wait 2-4 weeks between each visit. It may take several weeks for you to notice any changes in your skin.
You should expect to feel a warm/sunburn sensation for a day or two. A thin layer of medical grade occlusive should be used on the treated area as directed by your healthcare professional. Keep the area hydrated at all times. The more moisture = the better the healing process will be. Do not let the skin dry out. Avoid touching or cleaning the area for 24 hours Skin should feel rough & gritty like sandpaper for 3-4 days post treatment but no extreme peeling like traditional treatments Avoid sun exposure, intense workouts and sweating NONE! Nothing should prevent you from returning to your normal daily activities. Anticipated Downtime: Can be applied gently 24-48 hours post treatment Such as a tinted moisturizer or a tinted sunscreen Makeup: Your medical provider will advise you on the best aftercare products following treatment. Let your skin breathe for the first 4-6 hours after treatment, then apply medical grade occlusive that night. Discontinue use of all retinols for 2 weeks. Cleanse “GENTLY” after 24 hours following treatment. A gentle recommended medical grade exfoliator may be used 5 days post treatment
It is possible, but can often be avoided with proper care.
Waxing removes the entire hair, root and all, from the follicle. Your skin naturally hardens and thickens over the area that was waxed so it is important to keep that area gently exfoliated. Use a gentle scrub in that area about 2 days after waxing and continue to exfoliate 1 to 2 times a week thereafter.
The bikini, lip, and underarms are where we tend to perspire the most. Perspiration and moisture cause bacteria to grow. Once that area has been waxed, the follicle is wide open to this bacteria creeping in.
Try to avoid heavy exercise that will increase perspiration for about 24-48 hours after waxing.