Discontinue auto-immune therapies or retinoid (Retin-A) and/or any form of skin treatment 3 days prior to procedure, under care and direction of a physician.
Not for active acne, rosacea, or other inflammatory skin conditions. Not for skin with piercings in treatment area or open wounds.
Not to be administered for 6 months to 1 year after isotretinoin (Accutane) regime.
Not for clients with facial outbreaks such as herpes simplex virus. Medication must be taken per doctor’s instructions.
Not for clients with skin allergies.
Any medications that would affect the characteristics of the skin should be stopped for two months prior to treatment, under the care and direction of a physician.
Not for clients who have had a face lift or eyelid surgery within the past year, or dermabrasion, remodeling, deep chemical peels, or any surgical procedure on the treatment area within the previous 3 months.
Not for clients who have had Botox, collagen, fat, or other methods of augmentation with injected materials in the treatment area within 4 weeks.
Not for clients who have excessively tanned or sunburned skin from the sun, tanning beds, or tanning creams within previous 2 weeks.
Aftercare
Avoid sweaty exercise for 72 hours post-procedure.
Fitzpatrick skin types V-VI: pigment may darken prior to lightening.
You may experience redness between 1-3 days.
You may experience inflammation, itching, and burning.
Consult a physician if any irritation persists.
Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure for 2 week afterwards.
