Facial Aftercare
After a professional facial, your skin may appear slightly flushed or feel more sensitive than usual. This is a normal response and typically resolves within a few hours. The following guidance supports your results and protects your skin during recovery.
What to Expect
Mild redness, warmth, or temporary sensitivity are common immediately after treatment. Skin may feel more hydrated and supple, or in the case of extractions, may show minor spots where congestion was cleared. These resolve within 24–48 hours.
For the First 24 Hours
- Avoid heavy makeup — if needed, use a light mineral SPF only
- Skip retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C serums
- Avoid direct sun exposure, saunas, steam rooms, and sweaty exercise
- Do not pick at any congestion or dry patches
- Use only the gentle products recommended at your appointment
Ongoing Home Care
- Cleanse gently with a mild, non-stripping cleanser for several days
- Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning — UV exposure undermines your results
- Reintroduce active ingredients (retinoids, acids) after 48 hours unless otherwise advised
- Keep skin well-moisturized; avoid anything that could compromise the barrier you just supported
When to Contact Us
Reach out if you notice prolonged redness beyond 48 hours, unexpected breakouts, unusual sensitivity, or a reaction to any product applied during treatment.
Chemical Peel Aftercare
The days following a chemical peel are as important as the treatment itself. How you care for your skin during recovery directly affects how smoothly it heals and how good your results look.
What to Expect Day by Day
- Day 1–2: Skin may feel warm, tight, and look slightly flushed. This is a normal response to the peel.
- Day 3–4: Visible flaking or peeling typically begins. Let it happen naturally — do not pick or peel skin manually.
- Day 5–7: Most visible shedding resolves; fresh, smoother skin begins to emerge.
- Week 2+: Full results become visible as the new skin layer settles. Pigmentation and texture improvements continue to develop.
Non-Negotiable Aftercare Steps
- Sunscreen every day — SPF 30+ minimum, no exceptions. Freshly treated skin is highly vulnerable to UV-induced pigmentation.
- Do not pick or peel — removing skin that is not ready to detach can cause scarring or hyperpigmentation.
- Keep it simple — gentle cleanser and a barrier-supporting moisturizer. No complex routines during recovery.
- No exfoliants, retinoids, or active acids until your provider clears you — typically after all visible peeling has resolved.
- Avoid heat — hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and heavy exercise for the first week.
When to Contact Us
Contact us if you experience prolonged redness beyond 48 hours, blistering, widespread crusting, or peeling that has not resolved after 10 days. Contact a medical provider promptly if you notice signs of infection (unusual swelling, warmth, or pus) or if symptoms are severe.
BioRePeel Aftercare
BioRePeel is designed as a minimal-downtime treatment. Most clients return to normal activities the same day. The following steps protect your results and support healthy skin renewal.
What to Expect
Skin may appear bright and slightly flushed for a few hours after treatment. Most clients experience little to no visible peeling, though some may notice mild, barely visible flaking — particularly in areas of heavier congestion. This typically resolves within 48–72 hours.
Aftercare Steps
- Wear SPF 30+ daily — every day, not only when going outdoors
- For 24–48 hours: gentle cleanser, light moisturizer, and sunscreen only
- Avoid exfoliants, retinoids, and acid-based products for at least 5 days
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and heavy sweating for 24 hours
- Do not pick at any light flaking — let skin shed naturally
When to Contact Us
Reach out if you experience anything beyond the mild responses described above, or if you are unsure whether what you are seeing is normal.
Microneedling Aftercare
Microneedling creates intentional, controlled micro-injuries to stimulate your skin’s natural healing response. Recovery is a critical part of the process — how you care for your skin in the days that follow significantly affects the quality and longevity of your results.
What to Expect
- Immediately after: Redness and flushing similar to a moderate sunburn. Some pinpoint bleeding is normal.
- Day 1–2: Redness and sensitivity are most noticeable. Keep skin calm and avoid active products.
- Day 3–5: Skin may feel tight, dry, or slightly rough. Mild flaking is normal.
- Day 5–10: Most visible redness resolves; skin may appear smoother and more even.
- Longer term: Collagen remodeling continues for weeks to months beneath the surface.
For 24–48 Hours After Treatment
- Avoid retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C serums
- Avoid makeup where possible (light mineral SPF is acceptable if needed)
- No saunas, steam rooms, excessive sweating, or direct sun exposure
- Use only the gentle recovery products provided or recommended at your appointment
For the First Week
- Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning without exception
- Do not pick or peel flaking skin — let it shed naturally
- Avoid introducing new products during recovery
- Avoid exfoliating treatments, waxing, and other facial procedures
When to Contact Us or a Medical Provider
Contact us if you experience prolonged redness beyond the normal recovery window, unexpected blistering, significant swelling, or anything that feels unusual. Contact a medical provider promptly if you notice signs of infection (unusual warmth, pus, fever).
Dermaplaning Aftercare
Dermaplaning uses a sterile surgical blade to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells and fine vellus hair, leaving skin immediately smoother. The skin is temporarily more sensitive after treatment.
What to Expect
Skin will feel very smooth immediately after treatment. Mild redness or sensitivity may be present for a few hours. There is typically no peeling or downtime.
Aftercare Steps
- Sunscreen is essential — freshly dermaplane skin is more vulnerable to sun damage and pigmentation. SPF 30+ daily is non-negotiable.
- Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and scrubs for 48 hours
- Avoid direct sun exposure, saunas, steam, and heavy sweating for 24 hours
- Do not apply heavy or occlusive products immediately after treatment
- Use a gentle cleanser and light moisturizer for the first 48 hours
A Note on Hair Regrowth
Dermaplaning removes vellus hair (fine, colorless facial fuzz). It does not change the structure or color of hair follicles — hair returns at the same texture and color as before. This is a common concern and a common misconception.
Brow Lamination Aftercare
Brow lamination straightens and lifts brow hairs into your desired shape. The first 24 hours are critical for setting the result.
For the First 24 Hours
- Do not wet your brows — avoid washing, swimming, steam, or sweating
- Do not touch, rub, or brush against your brows
- Avoid makeup, serums, or oils on the brow area
- Sleep on your back if possible to avoid disturbing the shape
Ongoing Care
- Apply a nourishing brow oil or conditioning serum nightly to keep hairs healthy and prevent brittleness
- Brush brows gently into shape each morning using a spoolie
- Avoid oil-based makeup removers directly on the brow area — they can break down the lamination
- Results typically last 4–6 weeks with proper care
When to Contact Us
If brows feel unusually irritated, brittle, or the result appears uneven immediately after your appointment, reach out. Do not attempt to re-wet or reshape brows on your own in the first 24 hours.
Lash Lift Aftercare
A lash lift curls and lifts your natural lashes. The setting process continues for 24 hours after treatment — how you care for your lashes during this window determines how long your results last.
For the First 24 Hours
- Keep lashes completely dry — no water, steam, humidity, or sweating
- Do not touch, rub, or sleep with your face pressed into a pillow
- Avoid eye makeup, serums, and oils near the lash area
- Do not use a lash curler
If You Also Had a Lash Tint
Avoid wetting the eye area for 24 hours. The tint bonds during this window — water can cause it to fade more quickly if applied too soon.
Ongoing Care
- Apply a nourishing lash serum or conditioning oil nightly to keep lashes healthy
- Avoid waterproof mascara where possible — removal requires rubbing, which shortens lift results
- Results typically last 6–8 weeks depending on your natural lash growth cycle and aftercare
When to Contact Us
If you experience eye irritation, redness, or swelling after your appointment, contact us. If symptoms are severe, consult a medical provider promptly.
