ADDESSO Treatment After Care Guide

We highly recommend following all post treatment instructions carefully: this is essential in order to achieve the most successful outcome. Post treatment instructions concerning appropriate restriction of activity, use of post-treatment care and use of sun protection must be followed to avoid potential complications, increased pain, and unsatisfactory results. Your skin therapist may also recommend that you utilise a long-term skin care and/or post care program to enhance healing and results following the treatment provided, if required details will be provided during your consultation.

Synergie Medi Facial

Possible Side Effects of Chemical Peel

• A tingling or burning sensation may be felt during the application of the peel.

• Your skin may feel warm, tight, swollen, or itchy for up to 24 hours following your treatment.

• The skin may appear slightly pink and feel tight immediately following the peel treatment.

• Complete sun-avoidance for 24 hours. Sun protection must be worn and reapplied following the

treatment. This is particularly important due to increased sensitivity to UV light in the 1-10-day period following a chemical peel

• Skin may peel for 5-7 days following the treatment. Avoid picking or scratching which will impact results.

• Mild to moderate discomfort can be expected for up to 3 days depending on treatment - if swelling and discomfort persist past 72 hours you must contact your clinician.

Immediately Following Your Treatment

• For the first 8 hours, do not apply additional products on the skin.

• For the first 8 hours, do not expose the skin to water.

• Apply aftercare to reduce irritation and severe dryness and shedding.

• Avoid heat or perspiration inducing activities for 12 hours following the treatment.

• Avoid UV exposure, saunas, spas, or chlorinated pools for 48 hours.

• Avoid using makeup for a minimum of 8 hours after having a chemical peel unless mineral protection provided by your clinician.

• Limit stimulants (coffee, alcohol etc.) or avoid where possible.

• Avoid hot showers or friction to the face - such as hot water and abrasive towels etc

Following Your Treatment

• Maintain full chemical-free solar protection.

• Cleanse skin with a gentle cleanser and aftercare whilst skin is irritated or shedding, typically 1-5 days after the treatment.

• We recommend reintroducing Vitamin B to your skincare regimen 48-72 hours following your treatment.

• Do not use skincare with “active” ingredients (hydroxy acids, retinoids, and L-ascorbic acid/vitamin C) for 48-72 hours or until inflammation subsides - only apply what your clinician has recommended. Resume normal skincare regimen (active products) only when all signs of inflammation have totally subsided. This is typically 3-5 days post treatment.

• Peeling and flaking may occur at 3-5 days.

• Do not pick, scratch, or abrade peeling or flaking skin in the treated area. This will impact your result.

• Avoid facial waxing and/or shaving for 7 days

When Should You Contact Your Clinician?

In the unlikely event your skin has presented with adverse side effects or should you have any concerns, please contact your clinician via phone, text, or email so they can guide you and offer assistance.

IPL

Possible Side Effects of IPL

• Bruising

• Crusting

• Brown spots

• Redness

• Swelling

• Sunspots

• Blemishes

• Blisters (highly unlikely)

Immediately Following Your Treatment

What to expect after IPL during the healing process:

• Redness lasts for two to five days

• Bruising may last up to two weeks

• Darkened age spots or freckles last for three to seven days

• Crusting may last up to 10 days

• Sunburn and redness persist two to five hours after treatment

It is uncommon for an individual to experience all these side effects. However, if you have any questions or concerns post-treatment please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Following Your Treatment

Please Do Not

• take hot showers, hot baths, or bask in a hot tub for a minimum of 48 hours.

• exfoliate your skin within the first seven days as it may cause irritation.

• pick any crusting or blisters.

• exercise or participate in any strenuous physical activity. Wait at least two days to do so.

• use saunas, spas, or chlorinated pools for at least 48 hours

• expose your skin to the sun unprotected. Wait at least 30 days to do so.

• consume stimulants (coffee, alcohol etc.) for at least 48 hours

• use skin care products that have harsh chemicals or contain high amounts of vitamin A, such

as alpha-hydroxy acids, Accutane, Retin-A (tretinoin), glycolic acid and retinoic acid.

Aftercare

• Do apply a sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF. This protects your skin from UVB and UVA rays.

• Do cleanse your skin twice a day with a gentle cleanser and warm water.

• Do keep your skin moist at all times using a gentle moisturizer.

• Do add stem cell serum to your skin regimen to increase collagen repair and give your skin a

smooth and healthy appearance.

When Should You Contact Your Clinician?

In the unlikely event your skin has presented with adverse side effects or should you have any concerns, please contact your clinician via phone, text, or email so they can guide you and offer assistance.

Dermapen

Possible Side Effects of Dermapen

• minor itching

• hives

• flaking

• redness

• breakout

Immediately Following Your Treatment

Please avoid the following activities for at least 2 -5 days following procedure or until the above subside:

• Direct ultra violet exposure (sun and solariums)

• Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens

• Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or sauna

• Spray or self-tanning

• Occlusive comedogenic makeup

• Do not pick, squeeze or agitate during the recovery period.

Following Your Treatment

Please avoid the following activities for at least 2 weeks following procedure:

• Further clinical treatments not prescribed by your Dermapen practitioner (including, but not limited to): microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers)

• Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean

• Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)

Please avoid the use of skin care products containing any of the following active resurfacing ingredients for up to 5 days following procedure:

• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to) glycolic, lactic or malic acid

• Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) including salicylic acid

• Benzoyl peroxide

• Retinoids (including but not limited to) tretinoin, retinol and retinaldehyde

• Hydroquinone

• High levels of Kojic or azelaic acid

• Alcohol (including but not limited to) isopropyl alcohol/de-natured alcohol/rubbing alcohol

When Should You Contact Your Clinician?

In the unlikely event your skin has presented with adverse side effects or should you have any concerns, please contact your clinician via phone, text, or email so they can guide you and offer assistance.