Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Pre Care 

 24 hours before your treatment, discontinue products containing any exfoliating agents. For example:

• Retinoic acid
• Tretinoin
•  Retinol
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Glycolic acids
• Salicylic acid
• Stringents 

 If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, consider a course of antiviral medication prior to your treatment. This will prevent an outbreak of cold sores if you are prone to them. Cold sores can also occur for people who are not prone to them, but who have sensitive skin.

When possible, please avoid wearing makeup and/or jewellery to your appointment.

Post Care

• DAY 1

o   Do absolutely nothing to the skin if possible.

o   Alternatively, 30 minutes post treatment use lukewarm water only and pat dry with a fresh, clean towel.

o   For the first 24 hours apply Lift HG as needed until the tube is completed.

o   Redness and/or swelling is common and will resolve within 1-2 days.

o   AVOID:

-  Putting anything else on your skin today. This includes make up, sunscreen, or other skin care products.

-  Clothing, headbands, hats, or scarves on the treated area for 48 hours after treatment.

-  Sun, heat, saunas/hot tubs, exercise/sweating, and extreme temperature for 7 days.

-  Using an electric or manual facial cleansing brush of any kind (e.g., Clarisonic) for 7 days.

-  Picking, peeling, rubbing, scrubbing, or irritating your skin in any way while it is healing, as this may cause scarring. 

• DAY 2

o   Use lukewarm water only and pat dry with a fresh, clean towel.

o   Apply Rescue Calming Complex as needed until the tube is completed.

o   Mineral make-up may be worn; however, recommend leaving skin clear if possible. 

• DAY 3-6

o   You may resume using a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen as your daily/nightly routine.

o   Bruising, pinpoint bleeding, minor scabbing, minor breakouts, swelling and/or redness may occur and will resolve within 7-10 days of treatment.

• DAY 7 +

o   You may resume your regular skin care routine if peeling/flaking has subsided.

o   If you are still peeling/flaking, be patient and allow your skin the time it needs to heal before starting back on your routine.?

o   You may resume regular activity.

Pre Care

Please shave/trim the area prior to treatment (please no waxing or plucking).

To reduce or prevent razor bumps, try using conditioner to shave.

Hydrate the treatment area with moisturizer.

Post Care

• Avoid touching the treatment area. If required, wash hands immediately prior to touching the treatment area.
• Redness and perifollicular edema (i.e., swelling around the follicle causing rash/ bug bite appearance) are common and will resolve within 48 hours. Apply a cool compress to any areas causing discomfort post treatment. 
• Bruising and swelling are less common but may occur and will resolve with time.
• Notify Jamie (416.300.0027) of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
• Consult with a physician within 24 hours if any signs of infection develop following the procedure.
• Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out.
• Hair removal requires a series of treatments. The number of treatments depends on body location and type of hair.
• Do not wax or pluck between treatments.
• Avoid sun exposure for 48 hours post treatment and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen for protection and prevention.
• Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 48 hours. 
• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) 48 hours post-treatment.
• Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc. 
• Consult with Jamie about when to resume skin care regimen.

Pre Care

• Unfortunately you cannot receive a chemical peel if:
• You are on chemotherapy, type 2 Diabetes or lupus medications
• Have a serious medical condition.
• Are pregnant or lactating.
• Are allergic to Aspirin.
• On Accutane medication.
• Have sun-damaged skin, cold sores or rashes.

Limit sun exposure for 2 weeks prior to treatment.

Discontinue  products containing Retinol or Vitamin A, a minimum of 1 week prior to your treatment.

Post Care

For best results please follow these instructions:

• Avoid touching the treatment area. If required, wash hands immediately prior to touching the treatment area. 
• Consult with a physician within 24 hours if any signs of infection develop following the procedure.
• Make up can be applied 15 minutes post treatment. Ensure brushes are clean.

• For two days post procedure: 

• Avoid direct sun exposure.  
• Stay as cool as possible. Overheating internally can cause hyperpigmentation.
• Do not put the treated area directly into a hot shower spray.
• Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms, or saunas.
• Do not go swimming.
• Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive perspiration.
• Do not use loofahs or other means of mechanical exfoliation.
• Do not direct a hair dryer onto the treated area.
• Do not apply ice or ice water to the treated area.
• Moisturizer should be applied at least twice daily. 
• Wear a minimum SPF 30 daily indefinitely. Do not go to a tanning bed for at least 2 weeks post procedure. 
• Avoid Active Topicals (such as AHAs, tretinoin etc.) 7 days post treatment as they may cause irritation. 
• Light flaking for several days is normal. Avoid picking or pulling on any loosening or peeling skin. This could potentially cause hyperpigmentation, increased risk of skin cancer and signs of aging. If no peeling occurs, this does not mean the treatment was less efficacious. 
• Do not have another treatment until your clinician advises you to do so. 
• Notify Jamie (416.300.0027) of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)