After Care Advice
To get the best results and ensure that you benefit fully from the treatment it is essential that correct after care is followed.
Facials
Up to 24 hours after your facial
- Avoid wearing make-up.
- Avoid the heat treatments (sauna, steam room, sun bed, sun) as the top layer of dead skin cells will have been removed and the skin is very delicate.
- Avoid swimming due to chlorine in water
- Avoid touching or rubbing the face
- Avoid harsh products on the face e.g. soaps. Wash face with water only
Between appointments-
- Always remove all traces of make-up at the end of the day
- Cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day using suitable products for your skin type.
- Wear an SPF50 daily.
- Exfoliate once a week.
- Use a face mask once a week or in-between facials.
- Drink lots of water 6 – 8 glasses per day.
- For long term results have regular or monthly facials.
Lash & Brows
Up to 24 hours after your Lash/Brow treatment
- Be gentle with your lashes/brows; no rubbing.
- Do not get your lashes wet.
- Avoid the heat or steam (sauna, steam room, sun bed, sun)
- Avoid any eye makeup.
- Swimming should be avoided.
- No other facial beauty treatments for 12hrs.
- Brush through your lashes/brows daily to keep them in the correct position and enhance the longevity of the treatment.
Between appointments-
- Use of Sauna/Steam is possible after 24hrs but may weaken the effect of the lift.
- Re-book your next appointment in 5-7 weeks
Vitamin Injections
Up to 24 hours after you Vitamin Injection
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Avoid any blood thinners.
- Avoid touching the injection area.
- You may experience a tingling/ dull sensation in the injection area post treatment.
- Expect some mild bruising and/or swelling around the injection site.
- Don’t take any other vitamin supplements.
- Drink plenty of water
Between appointments-
- Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day
- Re-book your next appointment within 4-8 weeks
IV Infusions
Up to 24 hours after you IV
- Keep plaster/covering on the cannulated area for a minimum of 1 hour.
- There may be some localised tenderness/swelling in the site that the cannula was inserted afterwards, this should usually resolve within 48 hours.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Avoid any blood thinners.
- Avoid touching the cannulated area.
- Do not take any other vitamin supplements.
- Drink plenty of water
Between appointments-
- Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day
- Bruising is common in the cannulated and may take 1-2 weeks to resolve.
- Re-book your next appointment within 4-8 weeks
Skin Boosters
Up to 24 hours after you Skin boosters
- You may have some redness, pin prink marks and possible bruising occur after.
- Small bumps in the injected area is common and will disperse within a few hours.
- Avoid wearing make-up.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Avoid any blood thinners.
- Avoid the heat treatments (sauna, steam room, sun bed, sun) as this can increase the chance of bruising to appear.
Between appointments-
- Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day
- Wear an SPF50 daily.
- Re-book your next appointment within 4weeks if required
Fat Dissolving
Up to 24 hours after you Skin boosters
- You may have some redness, pin prink marks and possible bruising occur after.
- Small bumps in the injected area is common and will disperse within a few hours.
- Avoid wearing make-up.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Avoid any blood thinners.
- Avoid the heat treatments (sauna, steam room, sun bed, sun) as this can increase the chance of bruising to appear.
Between appointments-
- Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day
- Wear an SPF50 daily.
- Re-book your next appointment within 4weeks if required
Laser Hair Removal
Before The Treatment
•The area to be treated must be clean and free from all topical solutions. Please shave the area 2-12hours prior to treatment. Shaving immediately prior to treatment may cause extra sensitivity to the skin and we advise to allow plenty of time prior to appointment.
•Tanned skin can be treated provided the tan is not active. Therefore, avoid direct sun exposure tot he area being treated for at least 3 days prior to treatment. Sensitive or sunburned skin will not be treated.
•The use of tanning creams must be discontinued 2 weeks before treatment.
•You must avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing hair for 4 weeks prior to treatment and do not wax, epilate or pluck or remove hair by any other means than shaving during the course of the treatment.
•You must avoid the use of essential oils for 48hours prior to treatment.
•Do not use depilatory creams 1 week prior to treatment.
•If you have a history of cold sores you may take your usual medication 5 days before and 5 days after treatment.
•If you have been on antibiotics, we ask that you leave 2 weeks between finishing the course and having a SMART Diode treatment.
After The Treatment
•In the unlikely event you experience any redness or swelling after your treatment, apply a soothing lotion such as aloe vera or cool pack at home if required.
•We advise that you do not shave or apply deodorants /perfumes to the treated area for 24-48 hours post treatment.
•We advise that you avoid very hots baths, saunas, hot tubs/jacuzzi, massage treatments or athletic activities for 2-3 days after treatment.
•Your skin may have increased sensitivity to the sun and we recommend that you use a factor30+ sunscreen and avoid direct sun exposure on the treated area and sunbeds for at least 4 day safter your treatment.
•If you experience (rarely) itching in the treated area, avoid scratching the skin. You can take an antihistamine e.g. Piriton to alleviate the irritation.
•We advise not using any skincare that contains AHA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Rertinoic Acid(e.g. Retin A) for 3-5 days following treatment.
•We recommend that you always maintain a good skincare routine with frequent hydration or moisturisation on a daily basis.
If you have any concerns or seek further advice please contact your trained SMART Diode practitioner
Blemish Removal
Up to 24 hours after your Blemish Removal
- Keep plaster/covering on the area for a minimum of 1 hour. (if required)
- There may be some localised tenderness/itching in the site that the removal afterwards, this should usually resolve within 48 hours.
- Avoid touching the area.
- Avoid any water/heat or steam on the area.
- You may get a small dry scab - do not pick, scratch or pull the scab, but allow it to fall off by itself.
- Blisters may occur and last from a few hours to a tew days. Blisters are a normal occurrence and do not affect the outcome of the treatment. DO NOT POP THE BLISTER - it will go down on its own. Should it burst, use an alcohol-free wipe to clean the area, and apply a smear of antiseptic cream. It may also be covered with a dressing/plaster.
- Most healing is straightforward and occurs without problem. The area is usually healed withing 4-6 weeks, however it may take longer. If the area is not fully healed after 6 weeks, please contact us for a review.
Between appointments-
• During the healing time you may shower/wash as normal and use your usual products, just take care with friction on the site.
NDIVIDUAL LESIONS
SKIN TAGS:
These will turn darker from the base and will dry up and fall off over 1 to 6 weeks as the skin heals beneath them. Larger tags may need a second treatment. If the tag becomes sore or rubs against clothing it may be covered with a dressing or plaster
MILIA:
These are generally small superficial cysts filled with keratin. They usually flatten and vanish with a single treatment and require no aftercare. Follow the advice for blisters should one form.
PIGMENTATION:
The area will often become red and raised and will go down after a few hours. The pigment will then become darker and a dry crust will form. When the crust falls away, the new skin beneath is pink and shiny, this is NOT scarring. It is important at this stage that you use sun block minimum factor 50 to prevent the pigmentation returning.
CHERRY ANGIOMA/CAMPBELL DE MORGAN:
The area will often become red and raised and will go down after a few hours. The lesion will shrink away and slowly vanish over 2 to 6 weeks.
WARTS AND VERRUCAE:
As these are viral infections, they may need more than one treatment to destroy the infected cells. The second treatment can be completed 4 weeks after the first.
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