It’s possible to experience redness, mild swelling, tenderness, and peeling for a few days. If swelling lasts over a week or gets worse, consult your healthcare provider.
What to do:
- Wash your face twice daily in lukewarm water with a gentle scent free cleanser approved by your practitioner. Use your hands only, no rubbing and pat dry.
- Gently apply a layer of serum and moisturizer approved by your practitioner, at least 2 times a day.
- It’s advised that you increase moisturizing for at least a week.
- Use a cool compress (not ice) as needed for pain/swelling.
- Stay hydrated.
- Avoid anything topically for first 24 hours other than pure hyaluronic acid serum and water.
- Use SPF +50 every day even if you’re not exposing your face to sunlight. Exposure to sun and UV rays can increase the chance of hyperpigmentation.
- Allow the skin to peel or fall off naturally without picking or pulling on it
What not to do:
- Alcohol or blood thinning medication for 24 hours.
- Wearing makeup for 48 hours and make sure your brushes are clean when you get back to your routine.
- Strenuous exercise for 48 hours.
- Extreme temperatures (cold and hot) for 48 hours.
- Sun exposure and heat as much as possible for two weeks.
- Scrub or exfoliate treatment area for one week.
- Begin the use of topical actives for at least one week, and make sure skin is fully healed prior to using.
- Any other facial treatments for at least 2 weeks after your treatment.