Post Care Instructions

Facial Aftercare

After a professional facial, your skin may appear slightly flushed or feel more sensitive than usual — typically resolves within a few hours.

What to Expect

Mild redness, warmth, or temporary sensitivity are common. Skin may feel more hydrated, or show minor spots where extractions cleared congestion. These resolve within 24–48 hours.

For the First 24 Hours

• Avoid heavy makeup — light mineral SPF only if needed
• Skip retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C serums
• Avoid direct sun, saunas, steam rooms, and sweaty exercise
• Do not pick at any congestion or dry patches

Ongoing Home Care

• Gentle cleanser only for several days
• Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning
• Reintroduce actives after 48 hours unless advised otherwise

Dermaplaning Aftercare

Dermaplaning removes dead skin cells and fine vellus hair. The skin is temporarily more sensitive after treatment.

Aftercare Steps

• Sunscreen is essential — SPF 30+ daily. Freshly dermaplaned skin is more vulnerable to UV-induced pigmentation.
• Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and scrubs for 48 hours
• Avoid direct sun, saunas, steam, and heavy sweating for 24 hours
• Gentle cleanser and light moisturizer for the first 48 hours

A Note on Hair Regrowth

Dermaplaning removes vellus hair (fine, colorless fuzz). It does not change follicle structure — hair returns at the same texture and color as before.

Chemical Peel Aftercare

The days following a chemical peel are as important as the treatment itself.

What to Expect Day by Day

• Day 1–2: Warm, tight, slightly flushed.
• Day 3–4: Visible flaking begins — do not pick or peel manually.
• Day 5–7: Most shedding resolves; smoother skin emerges.
• Week 2+: Full results visible. Pigmentation improvements continue.

Non-Negotiable Steps

• SPF 30+ every day — no exceptions
• Do not pick or peel — risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation
• Keep it simple — gentle cleanser and moisturizer only
• No exfoliants or retinoids until all visible peeling resolves
• Avoid heat — saunas, steam, and heavy exercise for the first week

BioRePeel Aftercare

BioRePeel is a minimal-downtime treatment. Most clients return to normal activities the same day.

What to Expect

Skin may appear bright and slightly flushed for a few hours. Most clients experience little to no visible peeling, though some may notice mild flaking within 48–72 hours.

Aftercare Steps

• SPF 30+ daily
• 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

What to Expect

Microneedling creates intentional micro-injuries to stimulate collagen production. Recovery is part of the process.

• Immediately after: Redness and flushing similar to a moderate sunburn.
• Day 1–2: Redness and sensitivity most noticeable. Keep skin calm, avoid actives.
• Day 3–5: Skin may feel tight, dry, or slightly rough. Mild flaking is normal.
• Day 5–10: Most redness resolves; skin appears smoother and more even.
• Longer term: Collagen remodeling continues for weeks to months.

Aftercare Steps

For 24–48 Hours

• Avoid retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C serums
• Avoid makeup where possible (light mineral SPF acceptable if needed)
• No saunas, steam rooms, excessive sweating, or direct sun
• Use only the gentle recovery products recommended at your appointment

For the First Week

• SPF 30+ every morning without exception
• Do not pick or peel flaking skin — let it shed naturally
• Avoid new products, exfoliating treatments, waxing, and other facial procedures

Laser Hair Removal

Before Your Session

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 2 weeks
• Shave the treatment area 24 hours before — do not wax, pluck, thread, or epilate for 4 weeks
• Stop retinol, acids, and scrubs on the area for 5–7 days
• Arrive with clean skin — no lotion, oil, deodorant, or makeup
• Tell us about any new medications, antibiotics, or skin changes

After Your Session

• Apply a cool compress or soothing aloe as needed
• Avoid hot showers, workouts, saunas, steam rooms, and pools for 24–48 hours
• Do not scratch, scrub, or exfoliate the area
• Shave only between sessions — do not wax or pluck
• Avoid direct sun for 2 weeks; apply SPF 30+ daily to exposed areas

Normal Reactions

• ✓ Mild redness or warmth
• ✓ Small bumps around hair follicles
• ✓ Hair shedding over 1–3 weeks

Recommended series: 6–8 sessions — Face every 4–6 weeks · Body every 6–8 weeks

BBL Photofacial & Skin Rejuvenation

Before Your Session

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 2 weeks
• Stop retinol, acids, and scrubs for 5–7 days before
• Arrive with clean skin — no lotion, oil, or makeup
• Tell us about any new medications or skin changes

After Your Session

• Use a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF 30+ daily
• Avoid heat, exercise, and hot showers for 24–48 hours
• Avoid retinol, acids, scrubs, and fragranced products for 5–7 days
• Pigmented spots may darken and shed like “coffee grounds” — this is normal. Do not pick.

Normal Reactions

• ✓ Temporary redness, warmth, or mild swelling
• ✓ Temporary darkening or mild flaking of pigmented spots

Contact Us If You Experience

• Blistering, burns, crusting, or drainage
• Severe or increasing pain or swelling
• Signs of infection or any concerning reaction

Recommended series: 3–4 sessions every 4 weeks, then maintenance as advised

Tattoo Removal

Q-switched YAG laser shatters ink particles for your immune system to clear over the following weeks.

What to Expect

• Immediately after: Redness, swelling, and frosting (temporary white appearance) are all normal.
• Days 1–3: Blistering may occur — part of normal healing. Do not pop blisters.
• Days 3–14: Blisters resolve; area may scab lightly. Let scabs fall off on their own.
• Weeks 2–8: Fading continues to develop between sessions.

Aftercare Steps

• Thin layer of Aquaphor or fragrance-free ointment for the first 3 days
• Non-stick bandage for the first 24 hours if needed
• Do not pop blisters or pick at scabs
• No sun on treated area during healing; SPF 30+ once healed
• No soaking (pools, baths, ocean) until fully healed

Between Sessions

Stay hydrated and avoid smoking to support faster ink clearance. Sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart.

PMU Removal (Brows, Lips & Liner)

PMU inks are deposited more superficially than body tattoos, often meaning faster fading — but aftercare is equally important.

What to Expect

• Redness and swelling immediately after — resolves within a few days
• Light blistering or scabbing may occur in denser ink areas
• Brow area may appear darker initially before fading begins
• Lip removal: some swelling expected — no lipstick or balm until fully healed

Aftercare Steps

• Thin layer of Aquaphor or fragrance-free ointment for the first 3 days
• No makeup, brow product, or lip color during healing
• Do not pick at scabbing
• Keep area dry — no steaming, swimming, or heavy sweating for first week
• No sun during healing; SPF daily once healed
• No retinoids or acids near treated area for at least 2 weeks

Brow Lamination

Brow lamination straightens and lifts brow hairs. The first 24 hours are critical for setting the result.

For the First 24 Hours

• Do not wet your brows — no washing, swimming, steam, or sweating
• Do not touch, rub, or brush against your brows
• No makeup, serums, or oils on the brow area
• Sleep on your back if possible

Ongoing Care

• Nourishing brow oil or conditioning serum nightly
• Brush brows gently into shape each morning with a spoolie
• Avoid oil-based makeup removers on the brow area
• Results last 4–6 weeks with proper care

Lash Lift

A lash lift curls and lifts your natural lashes. The setting process continues for 24 hours after treatment.

For the First 24 Hours

• Keep lashes completely dry — no water, steam, humidity, or sweating
• Do not touch, rub, or sleep face-down in a pillow
• No eye makeup, serums, or 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.

Ongoing Care

• Nourishing lash serum or conditioning oil nightly
• Avoid waterproof mascara where possible
• Results last 6–8 weeks