During the first 7 – 10 days – The Healing Process
Low Energy Treatments 3 – 5 day recovery time with minimal skin peeling
- After low-energy treatment, the skin must be kept dry
- If mild irritation persists, then gently pat the skin with cool water
- Do not cleanse for 24 hours; only gently cleanse with clean hands and water
- After this period, a mild water-based cleanser can be used
- Only lightly lubricate the skin with Abasic gentle moisturiser or ALLSKIN MED Growth Factor ampoule whilst the skin is getting ready to shed and heal
- Apply SPF 30 or above daily
- Do not expose your skin to the sun
- Avoid all extremes of hot or cold for 48-72 hours
- When peeling has almost completed, the skin can rehydrate with mild moisturisers
- Avoid all Acid based products and retinol for 7-10 days
- Using rehydration products too early or over-moisturising will delay the peeling process.
Medium Energy Treatment 5 – 7 days with skin flaking/peeling
- Basic care as per low-energy
High-Level Energy Treatment 7 – 10 days recovery time with skin peeling from around day 9.
- The skin may be red and appear darker until it is ready to peel
- A moderate sunburn sensation will be felt
- At high energy, your practitioner might apply a barrier cream such as Vaseline or a similar alternative to the treated area directly after treatment
- This keeps the skin moist, which you must continue to do until it begins to peel and rejuvenate
- If you are using barrier cream, this can be removed gently after 24 hours with water and reapplied with clean hands
- Depending on your treatment and skin reaction, you may be advised to cleanse and reapply the barrier cream or gel twice a day for 2 or 3 days
- Apply SPF 30 or above daily. Do not expose your skin to the sun
- When your skin starts to peel, allow it to happen naturally and don’t pick it or use any moisturiser; if the peeling process continues for a few days, then a mild moisturiser can be used
- If your provider has prescribed antibiotics or other medications, please continue to take them as advised
Golden Rules To Follow
GOLDEN RULES TO FOLLOW
- Do not pick, scrub or exfoliate the flaking skin. Allow it to detach naturally when it is ready
- Please do not touch the treated area
- Clean hands when cleansing it/reapplying barrier cream
- Do not use harsh or exfoliating products,retinols, acid based products,medicationsor scrubsuntil the areas is fully healed. (7-10 days)
- For high-energy treatments, it may be two weeks before you can reintroduce active skincare
- Do not wear clothing that could irritate the area that has been treated
- Do not allow pets near the treated area until it has healed
- Avoid contact with anyone with any infection, especially infectious skin conditions
- Do not over hydrate the skin in the first week post treatment.
- Using rehydration products too early or over-moisturising, will delay the peeling process
- For face treatments, it is advisable to sleep slightly raised in bed and to change bedding daily
- Avoid washing your hair for the first 24 hours after treatment
Wait time between treatments
- Led Light can be applied immediately after the treatment, with NIR light particularly beneficial
- Botox 2 weeks
- Filler 4weeks
- Sculptra/ Radiesse 6 weeks
- Superficial Peels or HydraFacial 2 weeks
- Medium /Deep peels 6 weeks
- Laser or Fractional Resurfacing treatments 6 weeks
- Laser hair removal 2 weeks
- IPL 4 weeks
- Tretinoin 2 weeks – recommence once the area is healed
- Topical Steroids – 1 week. Wound healing impairment is dependent on potency, dose and duration of use. It is advisable to check with the prescribing physician if treatment can proceed safely. Recommence use once the treated area is healed
- Roaccutane – 6 months and then do a careful test patch
- Oral Steriods – 4 weeks minimum. Wound healing impairment is dependent on potency, dose and duration of use. It is advisable to check with the prescribing physician if treatment can proceed safely. Recommence use once treated area is healed
