After Treatment


 

For Microneedling

Cleansing your skin

  • For the first 72 hours use only luke warm water on your face with a gentle cleanser like Obagi Gentle foam wash. 
  • Pat dry skin 
  • Avoid using cleanser brushes. Use clean hands to cleanse the skin.


What to avoid 72 hours after microneedling.

  • Excessive Exercise-sweaty activities
  • Direct sunlight
  • Tanning beds
  • Makeup 


What to avoid up to a week after treatment

  • Cleansing brushes
  • Creams, serums, cleansers containing alpha hydroxy acids
  • Retinol/Retin-A/ Vitamin A
  • Glycolics
  • Salicylic Acids/ acne products
  • Exfoliants/ Scrubs
  • Vitamin C


Hydrating and protecting the skin after treatment

  • Use moisturizers with ceramides like Skin Ceutical Triple Lipid Restore to keep face hydrated
  • Use SPF 30 or up like Elta MD to protect from the sun.


For AQUAGOLD®

  • Treated areas may be pink, tight, sunburned feeling, sometimes tender or swollen.
  • Do not wash your face for the first 6 hours after treatment
  • Wash your face gently with mild soap and apply moisturizer.
  • You may resume your daily skin routine the day after without any active or exfoliative ingredients for two weeks after treatment.
  • Avoid tanning 1-2 weeks after treatment. Use SPF 30 or higher.
  • No exercise that causes sweating, no jacuzzi, hot baths, or steam for at least 48 hours
  • No makeup for at least 6 hours after procedure
  • Maintenance treatment every 3-4 months


For Morpheus8

  • Immediately after treatment, most patients will experience erythema (redness)for 1-3 days, however for more aggressive treatments this may last longer. Slight to moderate edema (swelling) and a mild to moderate sunburn sensation are also common post-treatment and may last 1-3 days. Skin may crust and peel for 2-7 days depending on treatment settings.
  • Before discharge a topical ointment may be applied to the face, no bandages or wraps are necessary.
  • There are no restrictions on bathing except to treat the skin gently and avoid scrubbing or trauma to the treated area.
  • Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation.
  • The use of a zinc oxide sunblock SPF 30+ at all times after 24-48 hours.
  • Multiple treatments over a period of several months may be required to achieve the desired results.
  • Use a home care regimen as recommended by your provider to obtain desired results.


Please contact our office if you experience anything unusual such as pain, blistering, or excessive redness.

Location

City Laser Clinic
111 Maiden Lane, 720
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-362-5555

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