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Aftercare

Your Guide to Safe and Effective Aftercare

Clear, simple steps
to protect your investment and maintain results.

We have outlined everything you need to know for post-treatment care. These guidelines make it easy to take care of your skin, reduce irritation, and enjoy your refreshed look for longer.

  1. Use only the post care that we sent with you for the next 6 hours.
  2. In the morning, you can use a gentle wash and apply make-up/SPF.
  3. Stay away from “active” products for 7 days (retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C, etc)
  4. Avoid exercise and sun exposure for at least 3 days.
  5. Keep your skin hydrated. You may begin flaking a few days after the treatment.
  6. Follow up treatments will be in 4-8 weeks, depending on your skin and concerns.
  7. Products for hydration may include Skinworks Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Epionce Renewal Facial Cream, The Works 2.0, etc
  1. You may have bumps immediately after treatment. They typically resolve in 10-20 minutes, but may remain for a day or two. Ice on and off (10 mins. at a time), if needed.
  2. If you get a headache after treatments, take Tylenol as needed.
  3. Do not lay flat for 4 hours after treatment.
  4. No facials, massages, sauna for 24 hours.
  5. No makeup/skincare products for 4 hours.
  6. Avoid working out the rest of the day.
  7. Do not wear anything tight on the injection areas for 24 hours (hats).
  8. Use Skinworks Bruise Relief if needed.
  1. Avoid makeup for the rest of the day.
  2. Do not touch, massage or manipulate the injected areas.
  3. No exercise the remainder of the day.
  4. Ice on and off (10 minute intervals) as needed.
  5. Sleep on your back with your head elevated for 2-3 days to reduce inflammation.
  6. Take Tylenol as needed for discomfort.
  7. No dental work for 2 weeks prior to and after fillers.
  8. You may take Arnica capsules or use Arnica topical/Skinworks Bruise Relief
  9. Swelling, bruising, tenderness, nodules are not uncommon. It takes up to 4 weeks for fillers to completely settle and integrate with your tissue, so be patient.
  10. Use Skinworks Perfect Pout for continued hydration.
  1. Small bumps around the hair follicle (perifollicular edema) is normal and typically resolve within 24 hours. There may be mild itching.
  2. No direct sun for two weeks after (natural sun or tanning bed).
  3. Use gentle washes for 72 hours after.
  4. No swimming, hot tubs, baths, etc. for 24 hours after a treatment.
  5. 8-12 treatments are typically recommended.
  6. Exfoliate the day prior to the treatment. Shave 1-2 days prior to the treatment.
  7. If you have bumps (perifollicular edema), you may use Skinworks Sensitive Skin Pads, Exfoliating Pads or Alumier Bright and Clear to calm them.
  1. Ice on and off, as needed (10 minutes at a time).
  2. No sun for two weeks after a treatment (natural sun or tanning bed).
  3. Do not pick at scabs.
  4. No topicals are needed (Bacitracin, Neosporin, etc).
  5. No soaking the area for a week after treatment (baths, pools, hot tubs, etc).
  6. If you get a blister, let it heal on it’s own. Do not pop or pick.
  1. Use post care products that were sent with you (if applicable).
  2. Do NOT pick at any peeling areas.
  3. Once peeling/flaking starts, keep your skin hydrated.
  4. Do not sweat for 2-3 days after your peel.
  5. SPF and sun protection!
  6. Use gentle washes/products. Nothing active for a week (salicylic acid, retinol, vitamin C, etc.)
  7. Options for continued anti-aging include Skinworks Retinol Serum, Skinbetter AlphaRet Exfoliating Pads and Skinworks Anti-Aging Serum.
  1. Use exosomes as much as you need for the rest of the day.
  2. NOTHING but the exosomes touch your skin for the rest of the day (includes water, wash, makeup, SPF, etc)
  3. You can wash your face the next morning and apply makeup, moisturizer, SPF.
  4. Stay away from “active ingredients” for 3-5 days. These include retinols, exfoliants, AHA/BHA, vitamin C.
  5. Your skin may feel textured/dry for about a week.
  6. Options for continued anti-aging include Skinworks Retinol Serum, Skinbetter AlphaRet Exfoliating Pads, Skinworks Anti-Aging Serum and Epionce Intense Recharge Mask.
  1. SPF is the most important product for the next 2 weeks. Do not leave your house without applying/reapplying.
  2. Moisturize as needed.
  3. Expect some flaking over the next week. You may be puffy under the eyes.
  4. If you need an additional treatment, it can be done in 4-6 weeks.
  5. Side note: This is NOT a good treatment for melasma and can actually make it worse.
  6. Skincare options for continued brightening include Skinworks Glow Pads, Skinworks Discoloration Correcting Serum, Alumier Eventone and Skinworks Retinol Serum.
  1. No lower body workouts for 3 days (women) and 7 days (men)
  2. Expect some bruising and soreness for up to a week.
  3. Takes 2-6 weeks to begin feeling results.
  4. Leave bandages on for 3 days (women) and 7 days (men).
  5. Follow up treatments are 3-4 months (women) and 4-6 months (men).
  6. Take all supplements, as directed, for the most benefit.
  7. No soaking for 3 days (women) and 7 days (men). Showering is okay, but no pools, hot tubs, lakes, etc.
  8. Supplements that may be suggested include DIM, Vitamin D (D3 drops, ADK or D3 pills), Vitamin B12 injections, progesterone, etc.
  1. Plan your waxing appointments 2-4 days prior to events.
  2. Gently exfoliate the areas the day before.
  3. No pools, hot tubs or soaking the day of.
  4. Follow up in 4-6 weeks for your next treatment!
  5. Avoid the gym (sweating) and tight clothing for 24 hours after treatment.
  6. If you get bumps (perifollicular edema), use Skinworks Sensitive Skin Pads, Exfoliating Pads or Alumier Bright and Clear.
  1. You may feel very tight for a few days; this will lessen over time.
  2. No make up for a week.
  3. Gently wash your face; you’ll be sore for about a week.
  4. There may be heaviness in your lower face, which is typically from lidocaine. It’ll subside in a few days.
  5. NO running or impact workouts/sports for 3-4 weeks after treatments. You can do gentle workouts, but nothing that causes a lot of facial “bouncing”.
  6. Apply Bacitracin/Neosporin on the openings for 5 days after treatment.
  7. Takes 8 weeks to being seeing final results.
  8. Use Skinworks Bruise Relief if needed.
  1. No make up/mascara for 24 hours prior to the appointment.
  2. No make up/mascara for 24 hours after the appointment.
  3. Do not get the treated areas wet for 24 hours (this includes steam).
  4. Do not rub the areas treated.
  5. Sleep on your back.

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