DERMAPLANING
PRE TREATMENT
- Wait 2 week after any cosmetic injection. Dermaplaning after injection can move the product causing an undesirable result. It is ok to dermaplane prior to client receiving injections.
- Dermaplaning can be done prior to a chemical peel. Post-peel space treatment 2 weeks apart.
- Post laser wait 14(+) days depending upon treatment and condition of client’s skin.
- Avoid sun exposure to treatment area 1 week before treatment. Sunburned skin cannot be treated.
- If you have a history of perioral herpes, please visit your family doctor to begin prophylactic antiviral therapy the day before treatment.
- Avoid waxing or hair removal to treatment area 1 week before treatment
- Discontinue AHA/BHA and retinol 1 week before treatment
WHAT TO EXPECT
- It may take multiple treatments to visualize improvements.
- Improved smoothness, texture, luminescence
- Improved mild photo damaged skin-mottle pigmentation
- Comedonal acne
- Improves acne scarring
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Exfoliation is contraindicated for those with active infection of all types, such as herpes simplex virus or flat warts.
- Active acne
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Eczema, dermatitis
- Skin Cancer
- Vascular lesions
- Oral blood thinner
- Rosacea
- Tattoos - not effective
- Pregnancy
POST TREATMENT
- Avoid direct sun exposure. If you are in the sun, apply spf30+ every 2 hours
- Avoid working out + sweating or heat exposure (i.e sauna/steam room) for 24 hours
- Discontinue AH + BHA, physical exfoliants and retinol 1 week post treatment
- You may experience slight peeling for the first few days. Slight windburn sensation and/or blotchiness are normal for the first few days. Skin care products may tingle or slightly burn for the first 2 days. Makeup can be applied directly after treatment but some ingredients in makeup can irritate the skin. We recommend using only mineral based makeup.
- Use recommended skincare products such as the Cleansing Complex or Cream Cleanser from iS CLINICAL.
- Do not use harsh scrubs or abrasive loofahs following your treatment for at least 3 days.
- Do not go swimming or put face under water.
- Do not take long hot showers or put face under a hot stream of water.
- Avoid surfaces that could irritate your skin i.e. pillows, beards, collared or turtleneck shirts.
- Do not pick or prematurely peel the skin, as this will cause hyper-pigmentation and/or surface scars.
- Return to the office as directed by provider or sooner with any complications.
- If you have any questions or concerns contact our office.