Pre-Treatment
- Avoid all sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Sun exposure increases the risk of complications.
- Discontinue sun-sensitizing antibiotics (doxycycline, Bactrim, Levaquin) for 1 week before treatment.
- Do not use Accutane for at least 6 months before treatment.
- Avoid Botox or filler injections for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- Discontinue topical retinols/retinoids, chemical or enzyme peels, exfoliants, topical antibiotics, exfoliating masks, hydroquinone, benzoyl peroxide, acne products, AHA/BHA acids for 7 days before treatment.
- Avoid excessive alcohol for at least 5 days prior to treatment.
- Increase water intake to 48–64 oz daily for 3–5 days prior to treatment and continue for 24 hours after treatment.
- If you have a history of cold sores in the treatment area, begin antiviral medication 48 hours prior to treatment.
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin. Avoid lotions, creams, or topical products on the treatment area.
- Inform your provider of any changes in skin condition, medical history, supplements, or over-the-counter medications.
- You cannot be treated if you have active cold sores, open herpes lesions, or sunburn in the treatment area.
Post-Treatment
General Care
- Cleanse the skin gently using a mild cleanser twice daily for 7 days.
- Apply the CBD Barrier Restoring Cream (provided at your visit) AM and PM for 7 days.
- After 24 hours, begin applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily. Sun protection is essential to protect results and prevent damage.
First 24 Hours
- Avoid makeup. You may resume after 24 hours using clean brushes.
First 48 Hours
- Avoid sun exposure.
- No strenuous exercise or excessive sweating.
- Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and jacuzzis.
First Week
- Avoid active skincare ingredients, including:
- Retinol, Retin-A, retinoids (Vitamin A)
- Vitamin C, Vitamin E
- Niacinamide, ceramide products
- AHAs, BHAs, PHAs
- Exfoliating acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic)
- No strenuous exercise or excessive sweating.
- Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and jacuzzis.
