Pre & Post Care Instructions

Please take the time to review both pre and post care instructions for optimal results for your treatments!

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Facials

    • Avoid Sun Exposure

    • Avoid Scrubs or Retinol & Retinoid Products

    • Inform your esthetician with any current skincare products, medications, or medical conditions you have before the treatment

    • Wear SPF Daily 

    • Avoid Swimming, sweating,  or apply water or steam to your face

    • Avoid makeup for the rest of the day 

    • Avoid touching or picking at your skin

    • Stay Hydrated

Microneedling

  • SkinPen Contraindications and Pre-Procedure Precautions

    Contraindications

    The use of the SkinPen System should not be used on patients who:

    • Have active skin cancer in the treatment area(s)

    • Have open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)

    • Have an allergy to stainless steel or anesthetics

    • Have a hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction

    • Are pregnant or nursing

    • Are currently taking drugs with the ingredient isotretinoin (such as Accutane)

    Pre-Procedure Precautions

    • Avoid excessive sun exposure/bums 24 hours prior to procedure

    • Discontinue use of topical retinoids 24 hours prior to procedure

    • Allow at least 24 hours after autoimmune therapies before a SkinPen treatment

    • Wait six months following oral isotretinoin use

    • Although not seen in the clinical study, in Fitzpatrick IV-VI, pigment may darken prior to lightening

  • It is important to keep your skin well hydrated after the SkinPen procedure. Microneedling causes a temporary increase in water loss so keeping your skin hydratedand protected during this period will aide your recovery experience.

    1. 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 microneedling are applied post-procedure. In lieu of cleansing your skin, you may rinse with cool water as needed.

    2. If you have RESCUE Calming Complex, begin applying as needed after the first 24 hours to help soothe and calm the skin. RESCUE was specifically formulated for post-microneedling.

    3. 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 minimize sun exposure for 72 hours post-procedure.

    4. 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.

    5. Avoid using any active skincare topical products, such as retinoids, vitamin C etc., for the first week after the SkinPen Precision procedure to reduce risk of irritation.

    6.Schedule your next SkinPen Precision appointment with your healthcare provider as recommended.

    7. Contact your health care provider with any questions regarding the procedure.

Permanent Makeup 

    • Avoid botox / filler / facial injections (1 month prior)

    • No chemical peels (1 month prior)

    • No retinol or face creams containing acids

    • Avoid excess sweating on the day of the procedure

    • Avoid tanning / sunburn / sunbeds on the day of the procedure 

    • Avoid waxing or tinting the eyebrows 3 days of the procedure

    • Do not take vitamin E, fish oil, ibuprofen, aspirin and niacin 48 hours before the procedure 

    • No alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before the procedure

    • Discontinue use of lash/brow growth serums

    • Must be off Accutane for at least 1 year

    • No water on brows for 4 hours

    • No excessive sweating for 3 days

    • Swelling/ Redness usually subsides after a couple hours( Tylenol can be taken if needed)

    • For 2 days avoid eating shellfish or any food that can potentially lead to an allergic reaction 

    • Very quick shower 

    • Do not let shower directly hit brows.

    • Quick face washing is OK. Use room temp water and very mild/gentle cleanser without rubbing brows. Gently pat dry. 

    • Keep brow area dry (avoid soaking in water for long; ex. Swimming/sauna etc.)

    • For normal to dry skin: After 24 hours apply ointment (make sure it’s a very thin layer so brows can breathe) 2 times a day 

    • For oily skin: Dry heal for 3 days and then apply ointment
      No makeup, lotion or facial products/cleansers on or near brows 

    Subjective effect on different individuals, e.g. skin types that affect the attachment of color. Most clients will need 2 sessions, few will only need 1. Some will need a 3rd session to complete the look especially clients with oily skin. 

    Signs and symptoms of infection: Including but not limited to, redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage. Please seek medical care if you have these indications.

pre and post care for waxing in honolulu

Waxing

    • Face Waxing: NO acne treatments, retinol/retinoid product use, chem peels, excessive sun exposure, laser treatment 

    • Body Waxing: Hair must be 1/4 inches long, exfoliate 1-2 days prior 

    • Take a pain reliever for comfort 

    • Exfoliate 2-3 days after appointment

    • Avoid the sun 

    • Avoid touching 

    • Avoid sweating, steam, hot water 

    • Wear loose fitted clothing