Aftercare Instructions
Thank you for choosing Qazi Cosmetic Center for your treatment. In order to maximize your results, please refer to the aftercare instructions for your treatment.
If you have any questions, please call us at 949-336-7293, or email us at contact@qaziclinic.com.
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Ablative Resurfacing Laser
Things to avoid:
- Picking and peeling your skin
- Baths, hot water, hot saunas, and swimming
- Extraneous exercise for 48 hours
- Sun exposure for the next 2-4 weeks
- Wearing makeup for 2 weeks
- Active Ingredients until cleared by Physician: BHA, Retinol, Astringents, etc.
- Smoking, Vaping, and any nicotine products
For the first 24 hours:
- Wear the Collagen Mask for 24 hours. It will be removed with the gauze soaks.
- Any remaining residue will naturally slough off with time, please do not peel or pick at your skin.
Days 2-7:
- Bottled water soaks with sterile gauze throughout the day and night
- Apply Silver Sulfadiazine cream three times a day
- Apply sunscreen that contains zinc oxide/ titanium dioxide every two hours
- Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor/Vaseline
Days 8-14
Morning:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Â Hydrocortisone Cream 1%
- Â Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion
- Â Mineral Sunblock (SPF 50+)
Afternoon:
- Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
- Mineral Sunblock (SPF 50+)
Evening:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Hydrocortisone Cream 1%
- Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
Weeks 3-6
Morning:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Â Â Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
- Â Â Mineral Sunblock (SPF 50+)
Afternoon:
- Mineral Sunblock (SPF 50+)
Evening
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Â Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
Weeks 6-12
Morning:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
- Mineral Sunblock (SPF 50+)
Afternoon
- Mineral Sunblock (SPF 50+)
Evening:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Pigment Control Cream (small amounts to entire face)
- Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
Please text us progress photos each day at: 833-757-3842
Accure Laser
What to expect:
- Mild redness for one day
- Dryness and itchiness for up to 4 weeks
- If blisters, pustules, excessive swelling/redness occur please call our office
- Acne purging and initially an increased amount of breakouts
Things to do:
- Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling etc.
- Wear Broad-spectrum SPF50 Sunscreen. Reapply every 90 minutes
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser followed by a moisturizer twice daily for a few days before resuming your regular routine.
Things to avoid:
- Exercise for 24 hours
- Wearing makeup for 24 hours
- Skin Irritants throughout your sessions: Anything with Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acid, Astringents etc.
- Heat: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, etc.
- No esthetician treatments, facials, face treatments, or face massages during your sessions
- Schedule your treatments one month apart.
Acne Scar Combination Laser
Post-Treatment Care Guidelines
Please send photos to our office daily for the first 2 weeks.
- Protect Your Skin: Do not peel, pick, scratch, or forcefully exfoliate the treated area during the healing phase.
- Sun Exposure: Stay away from direct sunlight for at least 2 months following the procedure. If you must be outside, always use sunscreen and consider additional protective measures like wearing a hat or using an umbrella. Sun exposure can intensify hyperpigmentation, especially when your skin is still recovering.
- Makeup: Once your skin has completely healed and you no longer require an occlusive barrier, you may apply makeup but it may be overdrying for the skin. We recommend using a tinted mineral sunscreen and eye makeup is okay to wear throughout the healing process.Â
- Physical Activity: Refrain from strenuous exercises that induce sweating until your skin has fully healed.
- Water Activities: Avoid swimming, using hot tubs, or whirlpools as long as any redness persists on the skin.
- Hair Removal: Wait for at least 21 days or until your skin visibly shows signs of full recovery before considering shaving, waxing, or threading on the treated area.
For the first 24 hours:
- Wear the Collagen Mask for 24 hours. It will be removed with the gauze soaks.
- Any remaining residue will naturally slough off with time, please do not peel or pick at your skin.
Days 2-7:
- Soak sterile gauze with water (water bottle) and place soaked gauze on the face for 5 minutes (do this once in the morning and at night before applying creams). This will help to keep your skin hydrated and also clean any previous creams or residue off of your skin. Repeat if needed.
- Apply Hydrocortisone Cream 1% three times a day
- Apply Silver Sulfadiazine cream three times a day
- Apply sunscreen that contains zinc oxide/ titanium dioxide every two hours
- Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor/Vaseline
You may discontinue usage of hydrocortisone/SSD cream earlier with approval from clinic by day 7.
Days 8-14
As long as the skin looks closed, with approval from the office via text:
Morning:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Gentle Moisturizer like Cerave or Cetaphil brand moisturizing lotion
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50+ is preferred)
Afternoon:
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50+ is preferred)
Evening
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Gentle Moisturizer like Cerave or Cetaphil brand moisturizing lotion
- With approval from clinic, apply a pea sized amount of the pretreatment pigment control cream to full face (avoiding the eye area).
Weeks 3-6
Morning:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Recommended moisturizer
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50+ is preferred)
Afternoon:
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50+ is preferred)
Evening:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Apply a pea size amount of the Pre-treatment pigment control cream (the brown round one) to full face (avoid eyes)
- Recommended moisturizer
Weeks 6-12
Morning:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Recommended moisturizer
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50+ is preferred)
Evening:
- Wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
- Apply a pea size amount of the Pre-treatment pigment control cream (the brown round one) to full face (avoid eyes)
- Recommended moisturizer
Asclera
What to expect (these should resolve within a few days to weeks)
- Mild bruising and tenderness
- Temporary residual brownish pigmentation
- Redness, itching, and irritation
- Some veins will be reduced immediately but some may take multiple sessions
Things to avoid:
- Shaving on the day of the treatment
- Heat/Sun: sunbathing, hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, tanning and self tanners.
- No long plane flights for 2-3 days
- Heavy exercise for 2-3 days or standing for long periods of time
- Consuming Alcohol, Coffee, NSAIDs or Fish Oil for 3 days
Things to do:
- Walk for 15-20 minutes after the procedure and daily for the next few days
- Maintain normal daily activities
- Ice the area every 2 hours for 15 minutes to help with swelling and discomfort
- Wear compression stockings or support hose on the treated legs for 1-2 weeks
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results.
Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling and pus
BBL Acne Photofacial
Things to expect:
- Areas treated may darken
- Redness, irritation, burning, swelling
- Skin peeling
Things to avoid:
- Avoid sun exposure
- Avoid rubbing or scratching your skin
- Avoid wearing any make up for a few days
- Avoid tanning or self tanners
- Avoid doing extraneous exercise within 48hrs
- Avoid saunas, hot baths, and steam rooms
- Avoid active ingredients
Things you can do:
- Regularly apply sunscreen (spf 50+) and stay out of direct sunlight
- Keep your skin hydrated
- One can utilize Cerave moisturizing cream, or cetaphil moisturizing lotion.
- Regularly and gently cleanse your skin
- Avoid using an exfoliator or face scrub, a cleansing brush or washing your face too vigorously. Utilize a gentle cleanser such a Cetaphil or Cerave.Â
- If any crusting occurs, do not pick or shave the area
Please contact us if there are any signs of blistering or infection (pus).
Black Label Peel Instructions
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser (Cerave or Cetaphil).
- Pat dry your face with a clean paper towel.Â
- Soak a gauze pad with half of the blue toner.Â
- Press and wipe the wet gauze around the face excluding the eye area to remove any oil.
- Use a Q-tip and apply a dollop of Vaseline or Aquaphor to the corners of your mouth and nose.
- Use the tongue depressor to spread half of the peel product on to the face as a mask (area shown below). Avoid the eye area and leave plenty of space below your eye.Â
- Leave the mask on for the hours instructed to you.
- Typically, a second peel application will be done in 3 weeks from the 1st application. Please do not throw away the last half of the blue toner or the peel.
- In three weeks, the second application may be applied with the same instructions as above.
Blemish Removal
What to expect (these should resolve within a few days to weeks):
- Burning sensation for the first 30 min- 4 hours after treatment
- Reddish-Brown color on treated areas that will last 2-4 days
- Treated area may peel and flake off
Things to avoid:
- Rubbing or scratching your skin
- Wearing makeup for 5-7 days
- Heat: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, tanning and self tanners.
- Exercise which may cause excessive sweating for 48 hours
- Skin Irritants: Anything with Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acid, Astringents etc. for 5 days
Things to do:
- Use an antibiotic ointment twice a day for 5 daysÂ
- Keep skin hydrated: We recommend Melan Recovery, CeraVe, or Cetaphil
- Regularly and gently cleanse your skin: AVOID exfoliators, face scrubs, and cleansing brushes
- Wear Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen, apply every 90 minutes
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results
Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling and pus
California Butt Lift
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days to weeks)
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Red Puncture Marks
- Asymmetry
- Tenderness
- Itchiness
Pain Relief:
- For any discomfort use Tylenol (Acetaminophen).Â
- Avoid Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
- Apply a cool compress for 10 minutes every hour on the day of the treatment to reduce swelling.
- If you experience excessive bruising, call our office.
Things to avoid:
- Massaging the treatment areas
- Skin Irritants: anything with Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acid, etc.
- Putting excess pressure on the glutes while sleeping or sitting for 48 hours
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 48 hours
- Consuming Alcohol, Coffee, NSAIDs or Fish Oil for 3 days
- Exfoliating your injection sites for 5 days
- Going to the sauna, steam room or bath for Two Weeks
Things to do:
- Wear spanx for at least 1 week
You will see optimal results after 4 weeks.
Retreatment can be scheduled between 1-6 months.
Chemical Peel
What to expect:
- Your skin may take on a rough, patchy, darkened quality
- Most people begin peeling on the 3rd or 4th day
- Side effects include but are not limited to: mild to extreme redness, tightness, itching, swelling, and dryness of the skin. this will subside between a few days to a few weeks
- Can stimulate cold sores, if you have a history of them. If so, please contact us.
Notice:Â
- DO NOT purchase any creams you require from an online store as they are fake, expired, or tampered with. These creams are only authorized to be sold in medical offices
What to avoid:
- Excessive Heat for 3-6 months: Sun exposure, tanning beds, self tanners
- Acidic Products for 3-6 months such as: Retinoids, Tretinoins, acne medication (Retin-A, Tazorac, Renova, Atralin, Ziana, Veltin, Differin), AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C, and any other exfoliative products
- Tweeze, pick, rub, exfoliate, wax, depilate, or any laser hair removal/IPL for 3-6 months
- Dying your hair for 3 weeks
- Rub, scrub, or exfoliate skin
- Strenuous exercise or anything that can cause excessive sweat for 2-3 days
- Serums, night creams, moisturizers, or products which haven't been recommended to you
What to do:
- May use 1% Hydrocortisone if the skin is inflamed or irritated
- Only use water, Cetaphil face wash to cleanse your face unless absolutely necessary
- Use clean fingers to put on products and make sure they are fully stocked.
Month 1:
Morning
- Cosmelan Cream
- Melan Recovery
- Melan 130 pigment control sunscreen
Afternoon
- Cosmelan Cream
- Melan Recovery
- Melan 130 pigment control sunscreen
Evening
- Cosmelan Cream
- Melan Recovery
Month 2:
Morning:
- Cosmelan Cream
- Melan Recovery
- Melan 130 pigment control sunscreen
Afternoon
- Melan Recovery
- Melan 130 pigment control sunscreen
Evening
- Cosmelan Cream
- Melan Recovery
Month 3-6
Morning:
- Melan Recovery
- Melan 130 pigment control sunscreen
Afternoon
- Melan 130 pigment control sunscreen
Evening
- Cosmelan Cream
- Melan Recovery
CO2 Laser
What to Expect:
- A burning sensation will last between 30 min to 4 hours immediately following your treatment
- The area will remain reddish-brown for 2-4 days, or more depending on the depth of your treatment
Things to avoid:
- Sun exposure for the next 2-4 weeks
- Swimming, hot tubs, or whirlpools while redness is present.
- Wearing makeup or shaving until you feel comfortable and healed. Be careful of hot water when shaving
Things to do:
- Use Sunscreen, and wear hats and sunglasses
- If skin around mouth is tight, minimize facial expressions
- Moisturize! Vanicream Moisturizing lotion
- Take medications directed by physician (if necessary, take acetaminophen)
If problems of increased pain, fever, pus, drainage present call us immediately.
Dermal Filler
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days to a few weeks)
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Red puncture marks
- Asymmetry
- Soreness
- Itchiness
Things to avoid:
- Putting pressure on your face while sleeping
- Performing exercises where your face goes below your heart
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 48 hours
- Using AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for 72 hours
- Consuming alcohol, coffee, NSAIDs or fish oil for 3 days
- Exfoliating your injection sites for 5 days
- For liquid rhinoplasty, do not wear glasses for 1 week
- Going to the sauna, steam room, or bath for two weeks
- Massaging the face or treatment areas
Optimal results after 4 weeks.
Retreatments can be scheduled between 1-6 months.
Erbium Micropeel Laser
What to expect (these should resolve within a few days):
- Skin sensitivity
- Redness, irritation, burning, swelling
- Bleeding
- Skin peeling
Things to avoid:
- Rubbing or scratching your skin
- Heat: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, tanning and self tanners.
- Exercise which may cause excessive sweating for 48 hours
- Wearing makeup for 1 week
- Skin Irritants for 7 days: anything with Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acid, etc.
Things to do:
- Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling and pus
- Regularly and Gently Cleanse your Skin
- AVOID exfoliators, face scrubs, and cleansing brushes
- Keep skin hydrated: we recommend Melan CeraVe Cetaphil
- Wear Broad-spectrum Sunscreen, apply every 90 minutes
- Use hydrocortisone 1% twice a day for 3 days
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results
EyeFX
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days):
- Swelling
- Soreness
- Bruising
- Asymmetry
Things to avoid:
- Washing face with hot water
- Icing the area
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 24 hours
- Going to the sauna or steam room for 3 days
- Consuming Alcohol, Coffee or Fish Oil for 3 days
- Using AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for one week
Fractional Laser
Post Treatment Care Guide
Please send photos to our office daily for the first 2 weeks.
- Protect Your Skin: Do not peel, pick, scratch, or forcefully exfoliate the treated area during the healing phase.
- Sun Exposure: Stay away from direct sunlight for at least 2 months following the procedure. If you must be outside, always use sunscreen and consider additional protective measures like wearing a hat or using an umbrella. Sun exposure can intensify hyperpigmentation, especially when your skin is still recovering.
- Makeup and Sunblock: Once your skin has completely healed and you no longer require an occlusive barrier, you may apply makeup but it may be overdrying for the skin. We recommend using a tinted mineral sunscreen and eye makeup is okay to wear throughout the healing process.Â
- Physical Activity: Refrain from strenuous exercises that induce sweating until your skin has fully healed.
- Water Activities: Avoid swimming, using hot tubs, or whirlpools as long as any redness persists on the skin.
- Hair Removal: Wait for at least 21 days or until your skin visibly shows signs of full recovery before considering shaving, waxing, or threading on the treated area.
- Pigment Control: When you resume use of the Pigment Control Cream you will continue using it for 6 months
Day 1:
- Soak sterile gauze with water (water bottle) and place soaked gauze on the face for 5 minutes (do this once in the morning and at night before applying creams). This will help to keep your skin hydrated and also clean any previous creams or residue off of your skin.
- Repeat if needed.
Day 2-14 (if skin is closed)
Morning
- Wash Face with Gentle Cleanser (Cetaphil, Cerave, or Vanicream)
- Apply Hydrocortisone cream 1%
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
- Thin layer of Vaseline/Aquaphor
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 or greater is preferred)
Afternoon
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
- Thin layer of Vaseline/Aquaphor
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 or greater is preferred)
Night
- Wash Face with Gentle Cleanser (Cetaphil, Cerave, or Vanicream)
- Hydrocortisone cream 1%
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
- Thin layer of Vaseline/Aquaphor
You may discontinue usage of SSD cream and vaseline by day 7 or earlier with approval from clinic
Day 15-21
Morning:
- Wash Face with Gentle Cleanser (Cetaphil, Cerave, or Vanicream)
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 or greater is preferred)
Afternoon:
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 or greater is preferred)
Night:
- Wash Face with gentle Cleanser (Cetaphil, Cerave, or Vanicream)
- With approval from clinic, apply a pea sized amount of the pretreatment pigment control cream to the full face (avoiding the eye area). Can be mixed with a gentle moisturizer to make application easier.
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
Day 22-30
Morning:Â
- Wash face with gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, Cerave, or Vanicream)
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 or greater is preferred)
Afternoon:Â Â
- Physical Sunscreen (Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide SPF 50 or greater is preferred)
Night:
- Wash face with gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, Cerave, or Vanicream)
- Apply a pea size amount of the Pre-treatment pigment control cream (the brown round one) to full face (avoid eyes).
- Apply a moisturizer (Cetaphil or Cerave)
Hair FX
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days):
- Burning
- Soreness
- Dry blood
- Itchiness
Things to avoid:
- SHOWERING AND SHAMPOO FOR 2 DAYS (you may rinse your hair and scalp with lukewarm water)
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 3 days
- Saunas and steam rooms for 3 days
- Washing hair and scalp with hot water
- Hair spray, dry shampoo, or similar hair products for 3 days
- Consuming Alcohol, Coffee or Fish Oil for 3 days
HD lift | PDO Threads
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days to weeks)
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Red Puncture Marks
- Mosquito bite looking bumps at incision
- Asymmetry
- Tenderness
- Itchiness
Things to avoid:
- Using AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for 24 hours
- Consuming Alcohol, Coffee or Fish Oil for 3 days
- Going to the sauna, steam room. soaking in baths, jacuzzis, pools, or any body of water for 2 weeks
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 2 weeks
- Facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments, micro needling, microdermabrasion for 2 weeks
- Putting pressure on your face while sleeping or performing exercises where your face goes below your heart
You will see optimal results after 4-8 weeks
Kenalog
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days to weeks)
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Red puncture marks
- Tenderness
- Itchiness
Things to avoid:
- Sun exposure without sunscreen
- Avoid rubbing the area vigorously, touching, scratching, or squeezing the injected area
- Using AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for 24 hours
- Putting pressure on the face while sleeping or performing exercises where your face goes below your heart for the next 48 hrs
- Consuming alcohol, coffee or fish oil for 3 days
- Going to the sauna, steam room, soaking in baths, jacuzzis, pools, or any body of water for 2 weeks
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 2 weeks
- Facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments, micro needling, microdermabrasion for 2 weeks
Laser Hair Removal
First 24 hours after your treatment:
- Avoid direct heat and sweat— including steam rooms, saunas, and exercising.
For 72 hours after your treatment:
- Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds.
- Apply sunscreen SPF 50+
- Avoid topical irritants— these potentially include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, oils, retinols, scented lotions and peels.
- Avoid hot baths / showers, as well as swimming (in any temperature).Â
- Moisturize with Cerave, Cetaphil, or Vanicream moisturizer
Until your next session:
- Avoid all other methods of hair removal in the treatment area EXCEPT shaving; these include tweezing, waxing, hair removal creams or chemicals, threading, and electrolysis.
- Avoid bleaching the hair in the treatment area.
Please contact us at 949-336-7293; if there are any signs of blistering or infection (pus).Â
Microgold
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days):
- Redness
- Itchiness
- Bleeding
- Red Puncture Marks
Things to do:
- Night of your procedure, clean skin with cool water and a gentle cleanser, followed by moisturizer (Cerave, Vanicream)
- If you have a history of cold sores you may experience an outbreak of facial cold sores. If so, please contact us for a follow up.
Things to avoid:
- Sun exposure without sunscreen
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 48 hours
- Consuming Alcohol, Coffee, NSAIDs or Fish Oil for 3 days
- Using, AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for one week
- Exfoliating your skin for one week
- Facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments, microneedling, microdermabrasion for 2 weeks
Minitox
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few hours to a few weeks)
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Red puncture marks
- Asymmetry
- Soreness
- Itchiness
Things to avoid:
- Putting pressure on your face while sleeping
- Performing exercises where your face goes below your heart
- Using AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for 72 hours
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 24 hours
- Going to the sauna or steam room for two weeks
- Consuming alcohol, coffee or fish oil for 3 days
- Exfoliating your injection sites for 5 days
- Washing your face with hot water
Pain relief:
- For any discomfort use Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
- Avoid Ibuprofen and Naproxen for the first 3 days. NSAIDS and other blood thinners can lead to increased bruising.Â
- To reduce bruising/swelling try a cold compress or arnica gel.
Optimal results start in 2 weeks
Morpheus8
What to expect immediately after (these should resolve within a few days):
- Redness
- Itchiness
- Red puncture marks
Things to do:
- Wait one day, then cleanse your skin with cool water and a gentle cleanser, followed by moisturizer and sunscreen.
- If you have a history of cold sores you may experience an outbreak of facial cold sores. If so, please contact us for a follow up.
Things to avoid:Â
- Sun exposure without sunscreen
- Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 24 hours
- Using AHA, Retinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make-up for one week
- Exfoliating your skin for one week
- Going to the sauna or steam room for two weeks
- Facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments, microneedling, microdermabrasion for 2 weeks
Your next session should occur in 4-6 weeks.
Pico Focus Laser
What to expect (these should resolve within a few days)
- Areas treated may darken
- Redness, irritation, burning, swelling
- Bleeding
- Skin peeling
Things to avoid:
- Wearing makeup right after your treatment
- Rubbing or scratching your skin
- Heat: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, tanning and self tanners.
- Exercise which may cause excessive sweating for 48 hours
- Do not use Cosmelan 2 or active ingredients for 3 days
Things to do:
- Use hydrocortisone 1% twice a day for 3 days
- Keep Skin Hydrated: We recommend Melan recovery, CeraVe, or Cetaphil
- Regularly and gently cleanse your skin: AVOID exfoliators, face scrubs, and cleansing brushes
- Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen, apply every 90 minutes
- Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling and pus
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results.
Pico Laser
Things to do:
- Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling and pus
- Regularly and gently cleanse your skin (AVOID exfoliators, face scrubs, and cleansing brushes)
- Keep skin hydrated: We recommend Melan recovery, CeraVe, or Cetaphil
- Wear Broad-spectrum Sunscreen. Apply every 90 minutes
Things to avoid:
- Wearing makeup right after your treatment
- Rubbing or scratching your skin
- Heat: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, tanning and self tanners.
- Exercise that may cause excessive sweating for 48 hours
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results.
Pigment Control Cream
Directions:
- Use as directed, according to your treatment care instructions.
- External use only.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes and mucus membranes, in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water.
- In case of irritation, discontinue use and consult a health professional.
- Do not use it in children under 12 years of age, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Subcision
What to expect (these should resolve within a few days to weeks):
- Soreness and pain at injection site
- Bruising and skin discoloration at the treated site(s)
- Swelling
- Slight liquid or blood tinged oozing within the first couple of hours
- Results will take at least 12 weeks
Things to avoid:
- Heat/Sun: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, tanning, sunbathing and self tanners.
- Touching, rubbing or scratching your skin/scabs
- Exercise which may cause excessive sweating for 24 hours
- Skin Irritants: anything with Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acid, etc. for 72 hours
- Consuming alcohol, coffee, NSAIDs or fish oil for 3 days
- Wearing makeup on the treated areas for 3-5 days
Things to do:
- Take Tylenol(Acetaminophen) for any discomfort
- Normal washing and shower activities can be resumed 8-12 hours after treatment
- Regularly and gently cleanse your skin: AVOID exfoliators, face scrubs, and cleansing brushes, dirty makeup brushes/sponges
- Wear Broad-spectrum Sunscreen(spf 50+), apply every 90 minutes
- Ice the area for 10 minutes on and off for the first 24 hours
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results
Tattoo Removal
What to expect:
- Blistering: DO NOT break the blister. Blisters will take 1-2 weeks to resolve, use a non-stick bandage to protect it. If it is uncomfortable, give us a call.
- Healing: DO NOT pick or remove scabs or crusts that form during the healing process- this is the leading cause of infection and scarring.
Things to do:
- Apply ice on and off every 1-3 minutes for the first hour.
- Use Aquaphor or Cerave Healing Ointment 3-4 times per day for the first 3 days
- Limit physical activity for a few days after the treatment
Things to avoid:
- DO NOT leave ice on for more than 5 minutes at a time.
- DO NOT use Neosporin or other antibiotic ointments.
- AVOID hot showers, harsh soaps/cleansers, swimming, ocean, hot tubs and tub soaking pedicures for 5-7 days.
Call us if these occur:
- Foul order
- Fever
- Red streaks from the area
- Yellow-green drainage
- Pain
Healing can take: 5-25 days
Your next appointment should be in 8 weeks.
TCA CROSS
What to expect (these should resolve within a few days to weeks)
- Redness
- Irritation
- Frosting (white spots)
- Itchiness
Things to avoid:
- Sun exposure without sunscreen
- Picking at treated area
- Wearing makeup for 5-7 days
- Heat: hot tubs, saunas, hot showers, etc. for up to 2 weeks
- Skin Irritants: Anything with Tretinoin, Retinol, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic Acid, Astringents etc.
Healing:
- Do not wash face for 6 hours after
- Use a mineral sunscreen (spf 50+) every 2-3 hrs
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser followed by a moisturizer every day twice a day for a few days before resuming your regular routine.
- Notify the office if you have any concerns of excessive blistering, redness, swelling etc.
Multiple treatments may be required for optimal results.
Treated areas: Scar improvement is seen 3-9 months after treatment.