Post-Treatment Instructions

HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Post care for your professionally treated skin is very important to help deliver faster and better results.

FACIALS

• After any facial, avoid using on the skin any alcohol based product or bar soaps. These products will dry and damage the epidermal cells thus defeating the benefits of the facial treatment.
• Avoid using petroleum-based products since they prevent nutrients from absorbing into the skin.
• Do not wear make-up for the next hour. This will allow the penetration of nutrients to continue long after you have left the doctor’s office.
• Begin using the prescribed skin care regimen on the first evening after the facial. The prescribed chemical-free skin care products should be used twice daily.
• Do not use a scrub or exfoliant with particles on the skin for the next seven days. After the seventh day, it should be used once or twice weekly.
• A warm or tingling skin sensation may be experienced after a facial. This is normal.  

PRODUCTS

• Use products prescribed by your aesthetician for your skin type for cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Products supplement regular visits to treat conditions such as acne, dryness and premature aging.
   

NATURAL FRUIT BASED CHEMICAL PEELS

• A peel exfoliates the skin’s epidermal surface forcing a quicker reproduction of younger, healthier cells.
• After a peel, avoid using on the skin any alcohol based product or bar soaps. These products will dry the epidermal cells giving the skin a flaky appearance or extended sensitivity.
• Do not wear make-up for the next two hours. This will allow the penetration of nutrients to continue long after you have left the office. This is most important to initiate the healing process.
• Begin using the prescribed skin care regimen on the first evening after the facial. The prescribed chemical-free skin care products should be used twice daily. Do not use a scrub or exfoliant with particles on the skin for the next ten days. Ask Dr. Pickens or your aesthetician when it is safe to have another peel.
• Avoid using petroleum-based products since they prevent nutrients from absorbing into the skin.
• A warm or tingling skin sensation may be experienced for 2-3 days after this treatment. This is normal.
• Since the new skin is tender and vulnerable, use a daily natural sun block. We recommend the Aroma Bella sun block.

PROCEDURES: MAINTENANCE FOR CHEMICAL PEELS

The following skin care program can be followed twice daily with the doctor’s advice. It usually starts when the skin no longer needs the above care.  

• Gentle Cleansing Lotion
• Wrinkle Control Day Cream
• Wrinkle Control Evening Cream
• Lifting Serum. Penetrate over the entire face under the Wrinkle Control Day and Evening Creams.
• Firming Eye Cream. Penetrate over the upper and lower lid twice daily.
• SPF 15 Face Cream -Penetrate over the Wrinkle Control Day Cream.
• Lifting Serum. Penetrate over the entire face under the Wrinkle Control Day and Evening Creams

   Users of Glycolic Acid, Enzyme Peels  

• Exfoliating Face wash (use after finishing Gentle Cleansing Lotion when series is completed)
• Wrinkle Control Day Cream
• Wrinkle Control Evening Cream
• Firming Eye Cream (Penetrate over the upper and lower lid twice daily).
• Microderm Polish- use once weekly.
• SPF 15 Face Cream Penetrate over the Wrinkle Control Day Cream.

MICRODERMABRASION TREATMENT  

• This thorough and deep exfoliation may leave the skin feeling warm and tingly for a couple of days. This is normal. Avoid using on the skin any alcohol based product or bar soaps. These products will dry the epidermal cells giving the skin a flaky appearance or extended sensitivity.
• Do not wear make-up for the next two hours thus allowing the penetration of nutrients to continue long after you have left the doctor’s office. This is very important to initiate the healing process.
• Avoid using petroleum-based products since they prevent nutrients from absorbing into the skin.
• Begin using the prescribed skin care regimen on the first evening after the treatment. The prescribed chemical-free skin care products should be used twice daily. Do not use a scrub type product on the skin for the next ten days. After the tenth day, it should be used once or twice weekly. Ask Dr. Pickens or your aesthetician when it is safe to have another Microderm Treatment.
• Since the new skin is tender and vulnerable, use a daily facial natural sun block recommended.

Users of Microdermabrasion 

• Exfoliating Face wash
• Wrinkle Control Day Cream
• Wrinkle Control Evening Cream
• Firming Eye Cream (Penetrate over the upper and lower lid twice daily).
• Microderm Polish- use once weekly.
• SPF 15 Face Cream Penetrate over the Wrinkle Control Day Cream.

BOTOX®  

• Do not rub injection sites as this may spread the solution to adjacent muscles.
• Stay upright for 4 hours for the same reason
• Exercise the muscles by doing the full range of animated facial expressions (raise your brows, frown deeply, smile, squint) every 15 minutes for 1-2 hours. The chemical attaches better to active muscles.
• At your follow-up visit we will assess your muscle activity and additional injections may be needed to achieve maximal results.
• Schedule your next touch-up appointment at your follow-up visit for 3-4 months if not already done.

JUVEDERM™, RESTYLANE®  

• After your treatment it is normal to have some redness and swelling that may last up to 7 days. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling.
• Arnica found at the health food store may be used to reduced bruising.
• Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours following treatment. After that, the area can be washed gently.
• You may also massage the treated area to smooth any lumpiness. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until redness and swelling disappear.
• If you have previously suffered facial cold sores, there is a risk that the need punctures could contribute to a recurrence. Dr. Pickens can prescribe medication to minimize a recurrence.
• Avoid exercise and alcohol for 6 hours after treatment.
• Schedule you follow-up visit for 2 weeks to check your results. Usually filler is a sculpting process that requires multiple injections to achieve full correction for the most optimal result.
• Before the product has fully dissipated, you will want to schedule your next ppointment for 6 months later than your initial treatment or as recommended by Dr. Pickens to maintain your refreshed appearance.

Users of Botox, Juvederm & Restylane Injections.  

• Exfoliating Face wash (use after finishing the Gentle Cleansing Lotion)
• Wrinkle Control Day Cream.
• Topical Vitamin C 20% with Hyaluronic Acid Serum(Pharmaceutical grade Restylane or Juvederm). Use over the skin under the Wrinkle Control Evening Cream.
• Wrinkle Control Evening Cream.
• Firming Eye Cream (Penetrate over the upper and lower lid twice daily).
• Microderm Polish- use once weekly.
• SPF 15 Face Cream Penetrate over the Wrinkle Control Day Cream

DISCLAIMER: No individuals, including those under our active care, should use the information, resources or tools contained within to self-diagnose or self-treat any health-related condition. Diagnosis and treatment of all health conditions should only be performed by your doctor.

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