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pre and post treatment care

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injectables

before you see us 

  • avoid alcohol for 24 hours
  • avoid blood thinning meds for 48 hours if medically appropriate - contact emma if any qu's 
  • do not attend if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • arrive make up free 


after you see us 

  • avoid touching the area / applying pressure for 24 hours
  • avoid alcohol for 24 hours 
  • expect mild bruising or redness - this is normal 
  • results can take up to 14 days to see the full effect depending on your treatment 
  • follow in person aftercare given to you in clinic



chemical peels

before you see us

  • avoid retinol, exfoliating acids for 3-5 days 
  • avoid self tan, tanning beds or extreme sun exposure for 5 days
  • inform us of any medical changes, regular meds, or skin changes 
  • no waxing, threading or hair removal creams for 5 days 


after you see us 

  • expect some light flaking, tightness, some inflammation in darker skin types 48 hours after 
  • keep skin hydrated with daily moisturiser
  • do not pick the skin
  • avoid retinol and actives (acids) for 5-7 days 
  • wear SPF daily - ideally SPF 50 
  • avoid saunas and heat for 48 hours 
  • avoid make up if possible for 12-24 hours 
  • a course of peels is recommended for best results 
  • follow in person aftercare given to you in clinic 


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medi facials

before you see us 

  • avoid actives (acids) and retinol for 2-3 days 
  • avoid extreme sun exposure and tanning beds 
  • stay well hydrated 


after you see us 

  • avoid make up for 12-24 hours if possible 
  • continue with gentle skincare and SPF 50 daily 
  • avoid heat and saunas for 24 hours 
  • stay hydrated 
  • follow in person aftercare given to you in clinic 

microneedling

before you see us 

  • avoid actives (acids) and retinol for 2-3 days 
  • avoid extreme sun exposure and tanning beds for 7 days 
  • inform us of any breakouts to your skin
  • avoid alcohol for 24 hours 
  • stay well hydrated 


after you see us 

  • expect some redness for 24-48 hours 
  • skin may feel tight, slightly warm and sensitive 
  • skin will appear brighter as days go on 
  • collagen production continues over weeks 
  • avoid make up for 12-24 hours 
  • avoid actives and retinol for 5 days 
  • continue with gentle skincare and SPF 50 daily 
  • avoid heat and saunas for 24 hours 
  • stay hydrated 
  • follow in person aftercare given to you in clinic 

cryotherapy

before you see us 

  • ensure area is clean and free from make up or moisturisers 
  • inform us of any skin conditions or sensitivity 
  • avoid extreme heat exposure, sun burn or tanning beds 


after you see us 

  • a blister may form - this is normal and part of the healing process 
  • it is also normal if you do not develop a blister - each person is different
  • keep the area clean and dry 
  • healing can take up to 14 days 
  • you may require a second freezing session depending on the size of the lesion
  • follow in person aftercare given to you in clinic 
  • contact us immediately if you have increased redness that is not settling, pain, discharge, swelling or any other signs of infection

mole mapping

before you see us 

  • remove nail polish of hands / feet are being assessed 
  • avoid fake tan or heavy make up on the skin 
  • make a note of any moles, lesions or spots you're concerned about and discuss with emma at your appointment  


after you see us 

  • no downtime - you can resume normal activities immediately 
  • follow any in person advice given in clinic 
  • make sure we have the correct email address for you as your results will be emailed to you 
  • results take up to 48 hours - straight to your inbox

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