To obtain maximum results advise the patient to avoid smoking in the 4 hours before treatment, as nicotine constricts the target vessels.

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 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.

For up to 24 hours after treatment, you may have redness or other discoloration, irritation, swelling, peeling or bruising

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