It is important that you avoid the following within a 30-day period prior to treatment:

• Do not sunbathe and wear SPF every day
• Do not use sunbeds
• Avoid all self-tanning products
• Do not have electrolysis
• Do not wax on the face
• Do not pull out any hairs with tweezers on the face
• Do not thread or bleach any hairs on the face
• Do not use any hair removal creams on the face
• Avoid alcohol and any blood thinning medications/supplements for up to one week before the treatment to decrease the risk of bruising.
• Avoid medications that can make bruising more likely, like aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil supplements and vitamin E
• Please discontinue any products containing active ingredients 7 days prior to treatment, such as: Retinol (Retin-A, Tretinoin, Vitamin A), Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, AHAs (Alpha-hydroxy acids), LHAs (Lipo hydroxy acids) and Benzoyl Peroxide. Avoid hydroquinone for 3 days before your treatment.

It is important that you do the following for the next 30 days after your treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds
• Wear an SPF30 sun protection or higher when outside

It is important to avoid the following for 24-48 hours after the treatment:

• No perfumed products or make-up
• No excessive heat i.e. saunas, steam room, hot baths or showers, jacuzzi etc.
• No swimming, exercise or gym (avoid sweating)
• No touching, picking or scratching the area
• Do not use chemical or physical exfoliating scrubs or other means of mechanical exfoliation on your face

Temporary side effects can be seen after treatment:

• Erythema, lasting from few hours to 1-3 days
• Crusting and hyperpigmentation subsided within 1 week
• Edema, lasting from few hours to 3-5 days