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.