To ensure clients have the best possible advice both prior to and post treatment.

Please read the following information prior to your appointment.

MICRODERMABRASION

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic technique that uses a mechanical medium for exfoliation to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the skin 's surface. Microdermabrasion can provide substantial improvements in irregular skin tones, aged and sun-damaged skin. It also helps to correct fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and superficial pigmentation. It provides general exfoliation, skin rejuvenation, reduces blackheads and whiteheads, and helps alleviate post-traumatic pigmentation.

Risk and Side Effects:

Burning sensation or stinging may occur during the treatment.
Possible side effects include but are not limited to: peeling, tightness, mild to extreme redness, suction marks, wind-burn sensation, dry and flaking skin.
The results of this treatment may vary due to conditions such as age, condition of the skin, sun damage, damage due to smoking, climate, etc.
Some patients may experience redness, irritation, dryness, post treatment acne flares, or folliculitis.
Blemishes and/or cold sore may result after the treatment.
This treatment is a cosmetic treatment and no medical claims are expressed or implied.

Before Treatment:

Inform your provider if you have a history of facial and/or nasal herpes to receive advice or antiviral therapy prior the treatment.

7 DAYS before treatment: Avoid chemical peels, waxing, electrolysis. Laser treatments or threading within 7 days before and after this treatment.

5 DAYS before treatment: Do not receive injections of Botox, Collagen, juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, or other injections.

3 DAYS before treatment: Avoid topical products such as Trentinon (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, alpha Hydroxy Acid, or other anti- aging, acne, and bleaching products. Also Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

Avoid excessive sun exposure and wear a broad- spectrum sunscreen daily of SPF 30 or higher.

Day of Treatment:

Please arrive to the office with a CLEAN FACE. Please do not wear makeup, if possible.

AFTERCARE ADVICE

It is normal for the skin to appear red and inflamed. Light scabs may form in the treated

area and remain for 24 to 48 hours.

Experiencing initial dryness, flaking, and a feeling of mild sunburn is normal

result of the procedure. This is a sign your skin is repairing itself.

Avoid alcohol, spicy foods, heat treatments and hard physical activity for 24 hrs.

after treatments this are stimulants and can contribute to the initial reddening of the

skin.

Discontinue use of all topical products for 48 hours following the treatment.
Use a gentle moisturizer as needed.
Clean the skin with a mild cleanser.
Avoid touching the area following your treatment with unwashed hands.
Avoid wearing make up for 24 hours. If wearing makeup after this time, always

use a clean applicator brush and try to use mineral makeups.

Avoid perfumed products, do not use any alpha hydroxyl acid products (those

containing glycolic or lactic acid), salicylic acid products, retinoid (Retin A, Renova,

Differin and Tazorac) and other topical acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide

for 72 hours after the treatment.

Do not directly expose the treated area to the sun for at least 48 hours after the

treatment. Use a sunscreen every day that blocks both UVA and AVB rays, preferably

one containing zinc or titanium dioxide, which should not irritate the skin.

Avoid exercise to causes excessive sweating for 48 hours.