FAQS

Discontinue the use of retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids, and beta hydroxy acids for seven days prior to your appointment. Additionally, please refrain from wearing makeup on the day of your visit. It is important to avoid excessive direct sunlight, bleaching, laser hair removal, waxing, and heavy scrubs for one week prior to your appointment.

Please note that treatment will not be administered if any sunburns, sores, wounds, cuts, rashes, irritations, recent injuries, recent operations, viruses, bacterial or fungal infections, head lice, neuralgia, skin cancer/ chemotherapy, hypersensitive skin, loss of skin sensation.

Generally, experts advise scheduling a facial approximately once a month. However, the frequency of treatments may vary based on individual skin type and specific skincare needs.

Post-Procedure Care Instructions:*

Wear sunscreen every day (minimum SPF 30)!

Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours, along with any activity that could increase circulation to your face. (This can cause redness, discomfort and other side effects.)

Avoid excess heat sources like saunas, steam rooms or direct sunlight.

Don’t wax or exfoliate for 72 hours, or until treated skin shows no signs of sensitivity.

Don’t pick or peel at scabs, blisters, or loose skin; it can cause scarring.

Avoid direct sunlight for 2-3 weeks.

Anticipated Reactions:

Purging is a common response to incorporating new active ingredients in your skincare routine. Active acids boost cell turnover, bringing acne to the surface, often from lesions that formed up to 90 days prior. While purging can be discouraging, it's a sign that the product is working. Patience is essential, as purging usually subsides after a few weeks.

Tips for Managing Skin Purging:*

• Ice inflamed breakouts for 2 minutes twice daily.

• Stay consistent with your routine and use spot treatments.

• Avoid picking at your skin; use pimple patches if needed.

Stay positive; remember this phase is temporary.

Benefits of Microdermabrasion:*

• Manual exfoliation removes dead skin cells, improving dullness, texture, and signs of aging.

Treatment Frequency:*

• One session results in softer, smoother skin; 6-8 sessions recommended for cumulative benefits like reduced scarring and fine lines.

Duration of Effects:*

• Initial results last 2-4 weeks, requiring regular maintenance visits.

Post-Treatment Sensation:*

• Skin may feel temporarily sensitive but should feel softer and smoother afterward.

Suitability for Older Skin:*

• Beneficial for aging skin; deeper wrinkles may require alternative treatments.

Collagen Stimulation:*

• Evidence suggests microdermabrasion may promote collagen production, especially with suction devices.

Recommended Post-Care Products:*

• Use gentle, hydrating products such as CeraVe, Cetaphil, and LaRoche Posay.

Pain Level:*

• Generally non-invasive with mild sensations reported, similar to skin polishing.

Makeup Application:*

Makeup can be applied 24 hours post-treatment.

Post-Treatment Precautions:*

• Avoid direct sun, excess heat, and other exfoliants for about a week. Wear sunscreen (minimum 30 spf) every day.

• Day One Following Microdermabrasion:

It is normal for your skin to appear slightly tender and red. Should you experience any "rug burns," apply a small amount of the ointment provided by me. While these "rug burns" may be uncomfortable, they signify areas that will demonstrate significant improvement upon healing. To facilitate complete healing, keep these areas moist with the ointment for approximately three days. Adhere to the skin care regimen as instructed.

What is a chemical peel?

Chemical peels remove the outermost surface of your skin, helping to reduce visible signs of aging, acne and discoloration while revealing brighter, smoother skin. Peels range from mild to intense in strength, with some professional-grade formulas available for home use while others are only available at a salon, spa or clinic.

Side Effects:

• Professional peel side effects can include redness, dryness, itching or irritation as well as swelling, tightness, peeling or scabbing. With 2-3 days, skin may look flaky or tan as the outermost surface peels off to make room for more radiant, new skin. You may also notice temporarily more pro-nounced discoloration or age spots as they rise to the skin’s surface before getting sloughed away.

My skin isn’t peeling. Did the treatment work?

• Absolutely! Some people don’t “peel” when they get a chemical peel, while others experience delayed peeling. To get an accurate assessment of your results, just feel your skin: if its texture changes post-treatment, it’s working!

Why does my hyperpigmentation look darker post-peel?

• Peels cause pigmented cells to rise to skin’s surface and slough off, which can make hyperpig-mented areas look darker in the first couple days after treatment. After that, pigmentation will begin to even out.

When can I wear make-up again?

• 24 hours post peel.

Post-care instructions:

Wear sunscreen every day (minimum SPF 30)!

Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours, along with any activity that could increase circulation to your face. (This can cause redness, discomfort and other side effects.)

Avoid excess heat sources like saunas, steam rooms or direct sunlight.

Don’t wax or exfoliate for 72 hours, or until treated skin shows no signs of sensitivity.

Don’t pick or peel at scabs, blisters, or loose skin; it can cause scarring.

Avoid direct sunlight for 2-3 weeks.