Pre & Post Care Instructions

Applies to: Treatment Facial and Advanced Treatment Facial (face, neck and chest)

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

1 week prior

• Discontinue topical medications and products that may irritate, including scrubs, retinols and acne products.

24 hours prior

• Avoid retinol and glycolic acid products.

Before your appointment

• Do not wax the treatment area immediately prior.
• Avoid injectable neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport immediately before your Treatment Facial. Injectables immediately afterward are OK.
• No open cuts, wounds or active herpes on the face.
• Come with clean skin or we can cleanse you. Remove any facial jewelry and wear comfortable clothing.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• Slight redness for 1-2 hours is normal. Skin might feel tender, especially in extraction areas.
• Purging or breakouts may come to the surface over the next few days. This is normal and means the treatment worked. Do not pick.
• Drink lots of water and sleep on a clean pillowcase.
• Use the products recommended by your provider.
• SPF every day: non-negotiable.
• Come back every 4-6 weeks for best results.
• Contact your master esthetician for a severe reaction to products, painful breakouts or anything concerning.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Relaxation Facial and Mini Facial

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come with clean skin or we can cleanse you.
• Remove any facial jewelry.
• Wear comfortable clothing.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• Slight redness is possible for 1-2 hours.
• SPF daily.
• Enjoy your glow.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Massage Facial and Express Massage Facial

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come with clean skin or we can cleanse you.
• Remove any facial jewelry and wear comfortable clothing.
• Avoid retinol and glycolic acid products for 24 hours prior.
• No open cuts or wounds on the face.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• Slight redness for 1-2 hours is normal.
• SPF every day.
• Drink lots of water.
• Come back every 4-6 weeks for best results.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: HydraFacial MD Deluxe and Like Water (HydraFacial MD + TempSure Envi)

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

2 weeks prior

• Refrain from chemical peels or lasers.
• Wait 2 weeks after Botox or filler treatments. Botox and filler may be done the same day, but only after your HydraFacial.

2-3 days prior

• Do not use any exfoliants (2 days before).
• Discontinue tretinoin-type products, including Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma and Solage (2 days before).
• Discontinue hydroquinone (2-3 days before).

Health notes

• Cold sore history: consider prophylactic Valtrex or similar no later than the day of treatment.
• Notify your provider if a cold sore, acne, open lesions or any illness develops before treatment.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• Zero downtime: you can resume normal activities.
• You may wash your face the following morning with provider-recommended products.
• Avoid sun exposure for at least 3 days. Use SPF 30+ and reapply every 3 hours.
• Change your pillowcase and towel, and clean your glasses.
• Use your humidifier daily and nightly.
• Drink lots of water to maximize hydration.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Express HydraFacial

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• 2 weeks prior: no chemical peels or lasers.
• 2 days before: no exfoliants, and discontinue tretinoin-type products.
• 2-3 days before: discontinue hydroquinone.
• Cold sore history: consider prophylactic Valtrex.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• Zero downtime. You can resume normal activities.
• Skin will be glowy and hydrated.
• Drink lots of water.
• SPF daily.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Dermaplane Facial

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• No active breakouts in the treatment area.
• No retinol use 24 hours prior.
• Come with clean skin.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• Do not touch your face excessively.
• SPF 50 every day for at least one week: your protective layer is gone. Reapply every 2 hours if outside.
• Hair grows back at the same rate and texture. It will not be thicker, darker or stubbly. Regrowth takes 3-4 weeks.
• Come back in 4-6 weeks.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Acne Follow-Up: Extractions Only

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.
• Discontinue retinoids and active products 3-5 days prior.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Keep skin hydrated.
• Avoid sun exposure.
• Use SPF 30+ daily.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Back Facial, Upper Body Treatment and Lower Body Treatment

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come with clean skin on the treatment area.
• Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to remove from the treatment area (for a Back Facial, from the waist up).

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Slight redness is possible for 1-2 hours, especially in extraction areas.
• Keep the area clean and avoid tight clothing that may irritate.
• No actives on the treated area for 24 hours.
• Apply SPF if the area will be exposed to sun.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Microneedling Facial, Advanced Clinical Microneedling, Deluxe Microneedling Facial and RF Microneedling (face; face, neck and chest; body)

Pre-Care — Suggestions & Requirements:

• 2 weeks prior: no Botox or injections in the treatment area.
• Ask your master esthetician whether you need to come off your retinoids or exfoliants before treatment — this depends on your skin and treatment plan.
• 72 hours prior: no prolonged sun exposure or sunburns.
• 48 hours prior: no Retin-A, auto-immune products or drugs, or alcohol.
• Day of: arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.
• Cold sore history: start prophylactic Valtrex no later than day of treatment. Alternatively, you can take lysine if you don’t want to take valacyclovir or acyclovir.
• REQUIRED: bring UPF protection — Bluestone Sunshield or a wide-brim hat. SPF is not applied after the service because light exposure damages the skin through the open channels.
• Any skin issues before your appointment (breakout, rash, irritation)? Text photos to the number your appointment confirmations come from — we respond during business hours.

Post-Care — Day-by-Day Recovery:

(use these routines in place of your daily routine while healing)

Day of Treatment

If your treatment ended within 4 hours of bedtime, skip tonight’s routine and just go to bed.

What to do:

• NO SPF today — UPF protection only (Bluestone Sunshield or a wide-brim hat). Extreme Protect SPF starts tomorrow morning.
• No makeup, exercise, or heat today. Redness and pinpoint bleeding are normal. Sleep on a clean pillowcase.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage gently for 60 seconds with fingertips in a warm (not hot) shower, then rinse.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread over the skin; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps after the Hyacyn dries — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream to seal — 3–8 pumps, applied generously; more is more.

Days 1–2

What to do:

• Redness and tightness settle over the next couple of days. Still no exercise or heat.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage gently for 60 seconds with fingertips in a warm shower, then rinse.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest (unless you’re staying inside in the dark); reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

Days 3–7

What to do:

• Makeup OK — mineral is best. You can start working products back in once your skin no longer feels sensitive or looks red — ask your master esthetician for customized advice.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry (optional).
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest; reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

After 7 Days

What to do:

• Ask your master esthetician when to resume your normal routine and actives — it depends on your skin and your goals.
• Continue SPF daily.
• Results build over the next 4–6 weeks.
• Contact your master esthetician for excessive swelling, blistering, extreme pain, or any signs of infection (pus, spreading redness, or fever).

Keep this AM/PM recovery routine for up to 5 days, or until your skin no longer feels sensitive. You can start working your regular products back in once discomfort and sensitivity have subsided — reach out to your master esthetician for personalized advice.

What to Expect:

Microneedling — 3-5 Day Recovery

• Day 1: Pinpoint redness & swelling
• Days 2-3: Pinkness fades, slight dryness
• Days 4-5: Mild flaking, skin smooths
• Final Results: Refined pores, smoother skin

RF Microneedling — 3-7 Day Recovery

• Day 1: Grid redness, notable swelling
• Days 2-4: Redness fades, skin tightens
• Days 5-7: Light peeling, glow emerges
• Final Results: Firmer, tighter, smoother skin

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Deka Duo, Deka Eye, Laser Resurfacing, Cool Peel (face; face, neck and chest), and the signature protocols Event Horizon, Lifted Veil, Deep Space, Time is a Construct, Tone Shift and Soft Era

Pre-Care — Suggestions & Requirements:

• 4 weeks prior: no sun exposure or tanning.
• 2 weeks prior: no waxing, chemical peels, or injections.
• Ask your master esthetician whether you need to come off your retinoids or exfoliants before treatment — this depends on your skin and treatment plan.
• 3–5 days prior: avoid blood thinners — aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic supplements, and alcohol.
• 3–5 days prior: reduce carbs and salt to minimize water retention and swelling.
• Day of: avoid coffee morning of if possible. Arrive with clean skin — no makeup, lotion, or sunscreen.
• Cold sore history: start prophylactic Valtrex no later than day of treatment. Alternatively, you can take lysine if you don’t want to take valacyclovir or acyclovir.
• Any skin issues before your appointment (breakout, rash, irritation)? Text the number your appointment confirmations come from — we respond during business hours.
• Follow the Medication Protocol below — start Allegra the morning before, then Allegra + Pepcid 1–2 hours before procedure.

Medication Protocol — Pre & Post:

Day Before (optional) — Morning

• Allegra 180 mg

Optional — recommended if you’re prone to swelling or doing Cool Peel, Deka, Laser Resurfacing, or BBL (helps preempt redness).

1–2 Hours Before Procedure

• Allegra 180 mg
• Pepcid AC (famotidine) 20 mg

Day of / After Procedure — Morning

• Allegra 180 mg
• Pepcid AC 20 mg

Every 6–8 Hours as Needed for Pain / Swelling

• Tylenol 500–1000 mg — OR — Ibuprofen 400–600 mg with food

Night

• Benadryl 25–50 mg
• Pepcid AC 20 mg

Continue this medication routine for 2–3 days as needed for swelling. Skip any medication you can’t tolerate and contact your master esthetician if you have questions.

Post-Care — Day-by-Day Recovery:

(use these routines in place of your daily routine while healing)

Day of Treatment (after you leave)

If treatment ended within 4 hours of bedtime, skip the PM routine and just go to bed. Deep redness, swelling, and a sunburn-like feel are normal.

What to do:

• Follow the Medication Protocol above — icing + medication today speed your healing.
• After removing your recovery masque, if your skin still feels hot or stinging, fill two ziplock bags with water and ice.
• Gently rest one bag on each side of your face, keeping your nose and mouth uncovered so you can breathe freely.
• Ice for 10–15 minutes at a time — never place ice directly on your skin.
• Icing can help calm heat and swelling and may reduce downtime.
• Sleep elevated.
• NOTE — strong Deka treatments with at least 10 days of scheduled downtime only: vinegar compresses (1 part white vinegar to 3 parts cool water) for 5–10 minutes to soothe burning.
• No SPF today — it starts tomorrow morning. No makeup, hot water, exercise, or alcohol.

AM routine: none today.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage gently for 60 seconds with fingertips in a warm (not hot) shower, then rinse.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread over the skin; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps after the Hyacyn dries — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Hydrinity Restorative HA+ Masque over Plated.
• Dermal Repair Cream to seal — 3–8 pumps, applied generously; more is more.

Day 1

What to do:

• Swelling peaks today — sleep elevated and continue the Medication Protocol.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage gently for 60 seconds with fingertips in a warm shower, then rinse.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest (unless you’re staying inside in the dark); reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Hydrinity masque (optional) if skin feels tight.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

Day 2

What to do:

• Skin looks bronzed and tight — pigment darkens before it sheds. Do not pick. No makeup yet.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest (unless you’re staying inside in the dark); reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

Days 3–5

What to do:

• Peeling begins — let it roll off in a warm shower, no picking. Light makeup OK once peeling is mostly done.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower (gentle buffing if not tender).
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry (optional).
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest; reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse. Then Daily Microfoliant — apply to damp skin, leave a few minutes, rinse (from Day 3).
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

Day 7 (one week)

What to do:

• Most peeling complete. Normal exercise OK.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Antioxidant serum.
• Moisturizer.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest; reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hydrating serum.
• Moisturizer.

Week 2 and beyond

What to do:

• Resume your full routine once skin is no longer sensitive — ask your master esthetician when to restart retinoids and actives.
• Keep up sun protection for 2+ weeks.
• Contact your master esthetician for signs of infection, worsening swelling, severe pain, or unusual discharge.

Keep this AM/PM recovery routine for up to 5 days, or until your skin no longer feels sensitive. You can start working your regular products back in once discomfort and sensitivity have subsided — reach out to your master esthetician for personalized advice.

What to Expect:

Deka Duo / CO2 Laser — 5-7 Day Recovery (Deka Duo, Deka Eye, Laser Resurfacing, Event Horizon, Lifted Veil, Time is a Construct)

• Day 1: Deep redness, swelling, raw skin
• Days 2-4: Bronzing & darkening begins
• Days 5-7: Peeling reveals fresh skin
• Final Results: Smoother, rejuvenated skin

Cool Peel — 1-3 Day Recovery (Cool Peel, Deep Space, Tone Shift, Soft Era)

• Day 1: Light redness, sunburn-like warmth
• Day 2: Mild bronzing & sandpaper texture
• Day 3: Light flaking completes
• Final Results: Refined, bright complexion

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Deka CO2 Laser, Microneedling and RF Microneedling for scars and stretch marks

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Follow the pre-care for your treatment type in the Deka / CO2 Laser & Cool Peel or Microneedling & RF Microneedling sections above.

Post-Care:

Healing — 1–3 weeks

What to do:

• Wash gently with a gentle cleanser.
• Apply CeraVe Healing Ointment.
• Keep the treated area clean and dry.
• Avoid friction and heat, especially for melanated skin.

Healing can take 1–3 weeks.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Advanced Peel

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

7 days prior

• Avoid waxing and threading.

5-7 days prior

• Stop retinol and retinoids.

3 days prior

• Stop all acids, including AHA and BHA.

48 hours prior

• No sun exposure.

Day of

• Come makeup-free.
• Bring UPF protection for after: a hat or Bluestone Sunshield.
• Perioral herpes simplex history: prophylactic antiviral therapy such as Valtrex may be recommended.
• No active cold sores or open lesions.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Day 1

• Skin will feel tight and look red.
• Use only gentle cleanser and moisturizer. No actives, including retinol, acids and vitamin C.
• SPF 50 if going outside. Cool compress if uncomfortable.

Days 2-3

• Skin will start to peel. This is good and normal.
• Do not pick or pull: this causes scarring. Let skin fall off naturally; gently wipe away loose skin with a damp cloth.
• Moisturize constantly, every 2 hours.
• No makeup during active peeling, if possible.

Days 3-7

• Keep moisturizing. SPF 50 every 2 hours if outside, and avoid sun completely.
• If you must wear makeup, use mineral powder only.
• No hot water on the face. No exercise or excessive sweating. No sauna, steam room or pool.

After peeling is complete (day 7+)

• Wait 3 days, then slowly reintroduce actives.
• Continue SPF 50 for 2 weeks total.
• Contact your master esthetician for large blistering, oozing or weeping skin, signs of infection, severe pain or fever.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: BBL HEROic Photofacial (face; face, neck and chest), BBL HEROic spot, acne, arms, legs and back treatments, BBL HEROic SkinTyte, Clear V, IPL (photofacial, face and spot) and the Dark Matter signature protocol

Pre-Care — Suggestions & Requirements:

• 2–4 weeks prior: avoid sun exposure, tanning, and self-tanning products on the treatment area. No active tan — cannot treat.
• 2 weeks prior: no waxing, chemical peels, or injections in the treatment area.
• Ask your master esthetician whether you need to come off your retinoids or exfoliants before treatment — this depends on your skin and treatment plan.
• 1 week prior: shave the treatment area if hair is present (for laser).
• 3–5 days prior: avoid blood thinners — aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic supplements, and alcohol. Reduce carbs and salt to minimize water retention and swelling.
• Day of: avoid coffee morning of if possible. Arrive with clean skin — no makeup, lotion, or sunscreen.
• Cold sore history: start prophylactic Valtrex no later than day of treatment. Alternatively, you can take lysine if you don’t want to take valacyclovir or acyclovir.
• Any skin issues before your appointment (breakout, rash, irritation)? Text the number your appointment confirmations come from — we respond during business hours.
• BBL HEROic, Clear V and Dark Matter: follow the Medication Protocol below for pre-medication timing (Allegra + Pepcid before procedure).

Medication Protocol — Pre & Post:

For BBL HEROic treatments (including Clear V) and Dark Matter. IPL on its own does not use the Medication Protocol.

Day Before (optional) — Morning

• Allegra 180 mg

Optional — recommended if you’re prone to swelling or doing Cool Peel, Deka, Laser Resurfacing, or BBL (helps preempt redness).

1–2 Hours Before Procedure

• Allegra 180 mg
• Pepcid AC (famotidine) 20 mg

Day of / After Procedure — Morning

• Allegra 180 mg
• Pepcid AC 20 mg

Every 6–8 Hours as Needed for Pain / Swelling

• Tylenol 500–1000 mg — OR — Ibuprofen 400–600 mg with food

Night

• Benadryl 25–50 mg
• Pepcid AC 20 mg

Continue this medication routine for 2–3 days as needed for swelling. Skip any medication you can’t tolerate and contact your master esthetician if you have questions.

Post-Care — Day-by-Day Recovery:

(use these routines in place of your daily routine while healing)

Day of Treatment (after you leave)

If treatment ended within 4 hours of bedtime, skip the PM routine and just go to bed.

What to do:

• BBL HEROic, Clear V and Dark Matter: follow the Medication Protocol above.
• After removing your recovery masque, if your skin still feels hot or stinging, fill two ziplock bags with water and ice.
• Gently rest one bag on each side of your face, keeping your nose and mouth uncovered so you can breathe freely.
• Ice for 10–15 minutes at a time — never place ice directly on your skin.
• Icing can help calm heat and swelling and may reduce downtime.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest the day of service.
• No makeup, exercise, hot showers, sauna, or alcohol today. Sleep elevated.

AM routine: none today.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage gently for 60 seconds with fingertips in a warm (not hot) shower, then rinse.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread over the skin; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps after the Hyacyn dries — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Hydrinity Restorative HA+ Masque (optional) over Plated.
• Dermal Repair Cream to seal — 3–8 pumps, applied generously; more is more.

Day 1

What to do:

• BBL HEROic, Clear V and Dark Matter: continue the Medication Protocol as needed for swelling. Sleep elevated tonight.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage gently for 60 seconds with fingertips in a warm shower, then rinse.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest (unless you’re staying inside in the dark); reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Hydrinity masque (optional) if skin feels tight.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

Days 2–3

What to do:

• Pigment may darken and look like coffee grounds — normal, do not pick. Light makeup OK once skin is no longer raw.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry completely.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest (unless you’re staying inside in the dark); reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist — 6 pumps, spread; let dry completely.
• Plated Calm Serum — 2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing; let dry.
• Dermal Repair Cream — 3–8 pumps; more is more.

Days 4–7

What to do:

• Flakes lift on their own — no scrubs. Normal exercise OK.

AM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse in a warm shower.
• Antioxidant serum (if part of your routine).
• Moisturizer.
• Extreme Protect SPF 30 — 2 pumps for face, neck, and chest; reapply every 3 hours.

PM routine:

• Cleanse 2x: PRELUDE, Cleansing Complex, or Soothing Cleanser — massage 60 seconds and rinse. Then Daily Microfoliant — apply to damp skin, leave a few minutes, rinse (from Day 3, PM only).
• Plated Calm Serum (2–4 pumps — apply fast with minimal rubbing) or your usual hydrating serum.
• Moisturizer.

Week 2 and beyond

What to do:

• Resume your full routine once redness is gone — ask your master esthetician when to restart retinoids and actives.
• Keep up sun protection for 2+ weeks.
• Contact your master esthetician for signs of infection, worsening swelling, severe pain, or blistering.

Keep this AM/PM recovery routine for up to 5 days, or until your skin no longer feels sensitive. You can start working your regular products back in once discomfort and sensitivity have subsided — reach out to your master esthetician for personalized advice.

What to Expect:

BBL / IPL — 7-10 Day Spot Cycle

• Day 1-2: Spots darken, mild warmth
• Days 3-5: Spots turn dark, begin flaking
• Days 7-10: Spots shed, clear skin emerges
• Final Results: Even tone, clear complexion

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: ClearSilk (face; face, neck and chest)

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

2-4 weeks before

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning and self-tanning products on the treatment area.
• Check with your provider about pausing photosensitizing medications (doxycycline, etc.).
• Stop retinoids, AHAs, BHAs and other exfoliating products.

1 week before

• No chemical peels or resurfacing treatments.
• Shave the treatment area gently if hair is present.
• Keep skin well moisturized.

Day of

• Arrive with clean skin: no makeup, lotions or sunscreen.
• Avoid aspirin or blood-thinning medications unless prescribed.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Immediately after

• Expect redness and warmth similar to a mild sunburn. This is completely normal.
• Cool skin with a damp cloth or cold compress (not ice directly) for 10-15 minutes at a time.
• Use only gentle cleanser and moisturizer: no actives.

24-48 hours

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and reapply every 3 hours.
• Avoid hot showers, saunas and strenuous exercise.
• No makeup for the first 2-3 days.

Managing swelling

• Benadryl or Zyrtec can help reduce swelling. Bromelain and Arnica supplements may provide additional support.
• Sleep with your head elevated on 2-3 pillows for the first 2-3 nights.
• Avoid sunny, outdoor, heated and sweaty activities, especially for melanated clients (2+ weeks).

7-10 days

• Some peeling or dryness may occur. Do NOT pick or exfoliate.

Skincare routine (up to 5 days, or until skin no longer feels sensitive)

• AM: 1) Cleanse twice with PRELUDE. 2) Hyacyn Active Purifying Mist, 6 pumps; spread and allow to dry. 3) Plated Calm Serum, 2-4 pumps; apply fast with minimal rubbing and allow to dry. 4) Dermal Repair Cream, 3-8 pumps (more is more). 5) Extreme Protect SPF 30, 2 pumps for face, neck and chest; reapply every 3 hours.
• PM: Same routine without SPF.

Resuming products

• Most products can resume by day 3. Avoid retinoids and exfoliants until skin is no longer sensitive.
• Text your master esthetician if unsure.

Do

• Keep skin moisturized, SPF always and stay hydrated.

Do not

• Pick, scratch or rub.
• Skip sunscreen.
• Use hot water or saunas for 1 week.
• Exercise vigorously for 3-5 days.
• Wear makeup for the first 2-3 days.

Follow-up

• ClearSilk: 1-3 sessions, 4-6 weeks apart.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: TempSure Envi (face; face, neck and chest; Firming Dry Eye Treatment)

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

2-4 weeks prior

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning, self-tanners and photosensitizing medications.

1 week prior

• Stop retinoids, AHAs, BHAs and exfoliants. No chemical treatments.

Day of

• Arrive with clean skin: no makeup, lotions or sunscreen.
• Avoid blood-thinning medications.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

Resuming your routine

• Facials & Tempsure: you can resume everything right away — except makeup, which we recommend avoiding for 48 hours.

• A sensation of heat or sunburn is normal for 1-2 hours.
• Redness and swelling may last 3-5 days.
• Do not pick at any flaking skin.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: TempSure Skin Tightening – Per Area

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come with clean skin, free of makeup and products, on the treatment area.
• No active infections or open wounds.
• Remove any metal jewelry from the treatment area.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Mild redness and warmth may occur for 1-2 hours.
• No downtime required: resume normal activities immediately.
• Keep skin hydrated. SPF daily.
• Results improve over 2-3 months as collagen remodels. Best results come with a series of treatments.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: TempSure Vitalia – Nonsurgical Vaginal Rejuvenation

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• No active infections.
• Avoid intercourse for 24 hours prior.
• Come with a clean treatment area.
• No active menstruation at the time of treatment.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• No downtime. You may resume normal activities, including intercourse, within 24 hours.
• Mild warmth in the area is normal and resolves quickly.
• Results improve over weeks as collagen remodels. Best results come with a series of 3 treatments.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Laser Hair Removal – small, medium, large and extra large areas

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

2-4 weeks prior

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning and self-tanning products on the treatment area.
• Stop retinoids and exfoliating products.
• Do not wax or pluck hairs.
• No chemical peels or resurfacing treatments.
• Discontinue photosensitizing medications: check with your provider.

24 hours before

• Shave the treatment area.

Day of

• Come with clean skin, free of lotions and deodorant on the area.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• A sensation of heat or sunburn is normal for 1-2 hours.
• Redness and mild swelling around follicles may last 24-48 hours. Apply cool compresses as needed.
• No sun exposure or tanning for 2 weeks. SPF 30+ daily on treated areas.
• No hot baths, saunas or pools for 24 hours. No exercise or sweating for 24 hours.
• Avoid scratching or picking at treated areas.
• Hairs will shed naturally over 1-3 weeks.
• Do not wax or pluck between sessions. Shaving is OK.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Brow Arch Design, Brow and Lip Wax, Full Face Wax, Small Face Wax and Underarm Wax

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Stop retinol 7 days before.
• Hair should be at least 1/4 inch long (about 2-3 weeks of growth).
• Exfoliate gently the day before.
• No sun exposure or self-tanner 48 hours before.
• Come clean: shower before.
• No active breakouts or irritation in the wax area.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• No touching or scratching freshly waxed areas.
• No sun exposure or tanning for 48 hours.
• No hot baths, saunas or pools for 24 hours. No exercise or sweating for 24 hours.
• No retinol or acids on the waxed area for 48 hours.
• Wear loose clothing over waxed areas.
• Exfoliate gently 2-3 days after to prevent ingrowns. Moisturize daily.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Brow Tint, Brow Tint and Arch, Eyelash Tint, and Lash and Brow Tint

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come makeup-free, especially no eye or brow makeup.
• Remove contact lenses.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Avoid getting the area wet for a few hours.
• No rubbing your eyes.
• Results last 4-6 weeks.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Lash Lift and Tint

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come makeup-free, especially no mascara or eye makeup.
• Remove contact lenses if you wear them.
• No lash extensions: we will need to remove them first.
• Avoid caffeine the day of if you have sensitive eyes.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Keep lashes dry for 24 hours.
• Avoid steam, saunas and swimming for 24-48 hours.
• No eye makeup for 24 hours.
• Avoid touching or rubbing your lashes.
• Results last 6-8 weeks.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Brow Lamination and Tint

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come makeup-free, especially no brow products.
• Remove any brow piercings, if applicable.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Keep brows dry for 24 hours.
• Avoid steam, saunas and swimming for 24-48 hours.
• No brow makeup for 24 hours.
• Avoid touching or rubbing your brows.
• Results last 6-8 weeks.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Therapeutic Massage – 60, 75, 90 and 120 minutes

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Come with clean skin.
• Remove any facial jewelry and wear comfortable clothing.
• Communicate any injuries or areas of concern to your provider.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Slight soreness is normal for 24-48 hours.
• Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours.
• Enjoy the relaxation.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Ariessence PDGF, Rejuran PDRN Essence and Booster, CO2 Lift Pro Carboxy Gel Mask, Sub Z and Nitronox

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Arrive with clean skin.
• Follow the pre-care guidelines for the primary treatment this is added to.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

• No additional downtime beyond your primary treatment.
• Continue with your regular skincare routine unless otherwise directed by your provider.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.

Applies to: Skinthropology Assessment (in person or virtual) and Good Faith Exam

Before Your Assessment:

• Come with clean skin if possible.
• Bring a list of your current skincare products and any medications you are taking.
• No special preparation needed.

After Your Assessment:

• No downtime.
• Your personalized treatment plan will be provided during or after your assessment.

Questions or concerns? Text your master esthetician at the number your appointment confirmations come from.