Before Care
Prepare before visting the studio
- Do not take Aspirin (ASA), Niacin, Vitamin E, Fish Oil or Ibuprofen 24 hours before the procedure
- Do not resume any method of hair removal for at least 3 weeks
- Do not tan or have a sunburned face
- Do not workout the day of the procedure
- No alcohol or caffeine 2 days before the procedure
- No tweezing/waxing at least 48 hours before procedure; electrolysis no less than 5 days before
- No waxing/tinting 3 days before the procedure
After Care
While at home or public place
- No alcohol for 24 hours
- No chemical or physical exfoliants including scrub, AHA, BHA, retinol, retinoid, tretinoin
- No direct sun exposure
- No exercise for 72 hours
- No makeup for 24 hours
- No NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- No rubbing or massaging your face
- No saunas or swimming for 72 hours
- Only touch face with clean hands
- Wear sunscreen daily and reapply as needed. Any sun exposure following treatment can lead to scarring, discoloration, spots, and more that can be irreversible
Contraindications
- Accutane (must be off 2 years)
- Active Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Viral infections and/or disease
- Allergic to stainless steel
- Aspirin or blood thinners in the past week
- Chemotherapy or radiation
- Dermatitis at the treatment site
- Diabetic (consent from doctor)
- Eczema, Infections/Rash, Psoriasis
- Heart conditions/pacemaker/defibrillator
- Hemophiliac (bleeding disorder)
- Pregnant or nursing