Microdermabrasion Pre-Treatment Instructions
Please review these important guidelines before your microdermabrasion treatment
Patients Should NOT Be Treated With the Following:
- •Recent cosmetic surgeries, laser resurfacing, permanent makeup
- •Botox or Collagen injections in the last 14 days
- •Allergies or sensitivities to products or ingredients
- •Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- •Herpes Simplex, warts, raised moles, skin tags or keloid scarring
- •Hyperpigmentation tendencies
- •Use of Accutane in the last 12 months
- •Use of steroid like prednisone
- •Autoimmune diseases such as lupus or fibromyalgia
- •Diabetes or Epilepsy
- •Inflamed rosacea or acne
- •Infectious disease or untreated skin cancer
- •Radiation or chemo therapy in the last 12 months
- •Keratosis
- •Fragile capillaries
- •Sunburn or irritated skin
- •Dermatitis, Psoriasis or Eczema
- •Microdermabrasion/other peels within the last 2 weeks
One (1) Week Prior to Treatment
Avoid the following treatments and products
- •Waxing, depilatories, electrolysis, or laser hair removal on treated area
- •Botox® & Dermal Filler Injections on or around the treated area
- •Exfoliating masques, loofahs, and other coarse sponges
Five (5) Days Prior to Treatment
Discontinue use of the following products
Tretinoin or any retinoic acid derivatives (Renova, Refissa, Retinol, Atralin, Avita, Tazorac or Avage, Ziana), Azelex, or Differin
Avoid 24-48 Hours Prior to Treatment
- •Sun exposure/Tanning
- •Benzoyl Peroxide or exfoliating with glycolic acid
Day of Treatment
- •Men avoid shaving or wearing cologne on your face/neck
- •Clients with a history of recurrent herpes outbreaks should be treated with Valtrex® on the morning of the treatment and continue as prescribed
If you have any questions or concerns about these instructions, please contact us before your appointment.
(719) 216-1739