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What You Need To Know About Erbium Skin Resurfacing
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You must present to your appointment with clean face (no makeup, sunscreen, lotions). Men must be freshly shaved.
Discuss and disclose any healing disorders such as caused by diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disease or radiation/ chemotherapy.
Discuss and disclose if there is an active infection or history of herpes simplex of the lips, mouth or face. It is recommended to pre-treat with antivirals approximately one week prior to treatment.
Do not proceed with the Erbium Yag treatment if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Discuss and disclose allergies to topical anesthetics, antibiotics, or other medications.
Do not proceed with the treatment if Isotretinoin (Accutane) has been used within the past 12 months.
Discuss the history of any hypertrophic scarring or keloid formations or other skin diseases.
Disclose any new medications you may begin using during your treatment program. No antibiotics for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Treatments cannot be performed on areas with a suntan or sunburn. Avoid direct exposure to the sun, tanning beds 4 weeks prior to treatment. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher should be applied to any treatment area exposed to the sun.
It is important to hydrate prior to your treatment to optimize your healing and results.Drink at least 64 ounces of water per day for two days prior to treatment
• Avoid direct sun exposure for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
• Avoid sunless tanning products for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Notify clinician if there is a known history of herpetic outbreak (cold sores/fever blisters): Antiviral prophylactic is recommended.
• Discontinue the use of actives such as retinol or hydroquinone 3 days prior to the treatment.
• Avoid neurotoxin/filler injections for 2 weeks prior to treatment session.
• Avoid treatments such as IPL, lasers or chemical peels for 4 weeks prior to treatment
unless otherwise directed by your clinician.
• Avoid anti inflammatories/NSAIDS (Aspirin, Aleve, Motrin), and fish oil supplements 72
hours prior to the procedure.
• It is important to use any prescribed pre-treatment skincare products or medications as directed by your treatment provider.
• Alert your provider of any medications or supplements you are currently taking as they may affect the outcome of your treatment.
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Mild/moderate erythema (redness) will be present in the treatment area and can last from a few hours up to a few days.
Treatment areas almost always become erythematous. Immediately following the procedure, patients will experience a mild sunburn sensation that may include some mild discomfort.
Most patients do not feel any significant discomfort, however, an ice pack (not direct ice to skin) may be applied to help soothe areas with discomfort.
It is important to protect your skin from environmental elements; therefore, a mineral sunscreen with a SPF protection of at least 30 should be used daily.
A few days post procedure, patients will experience micro peeling of the skin. The peeling is similar to the effects of sunburn. Continue to follow the skin care regimen offered by your provider. Do not pick at the peeling skin, as it may lead to scarring.
Do not wash area day of procedure. You can take an antihistamine such as Zyrtec, Benadryl or Claritin to help decrease swelling, itching.
Drink at least 64 ounces of water per day. You may resume makeup once skin has healed, typically between 5-7 days. Avoid vigorous exercise for 1-week post-treatment.
The Day After Your Treatment - Day 1 - Day 3
Clean the treated area daily with a mild cleanser morning and night.
Apply a thin layer of ointent/moisturizer to the area several times a day for first 72 hours. The goal is to keep the skin moisturized and not dry out. This will improve your results, decrease potential complications and minimize downtime.
Shower as usual but be aware that the treated area may be a little temperature sensitive.
Avoid chlorine, hot tubs and swimming pools during the treatment program.
Avoid direct sun during your treatment healing. Always use a topical sun protection of SPF 30.
Avoid the use of exfoliants, loofah sponges and aggressive scrubbing to the treated areas.
Day 4 - 7
Continue to clean the treated area daily with a mild cleanser morning and night. Continue using gentle moisturizer several times a day until skin has completely healed.
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Frequency varies.
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What You Need To Know About IPL Photofacials
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You must present to your appointment with a clean face
Free of lotions, makeup, sunscreen
Men- clean shave
Avoid significant sun exposure, tanning beds, sunless tanning lotions, Retin-A, and hydroquinone for two - three weeks prior.
Avoid the use of depilatory creams (hair removal lotions) for the duration of your treatment.
Notify your practitioner if you have:
Any recent facial treatments such as Chemical Peels, Microneedling, and/or Filler
Used Accutane in the last 12 months before treatment
A history of cold sores
Any permanent makeup and/or tattoos in the treatment area
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The treatment will make your skin more photo-sensitive than usual, so avoid sun exposure, use SPF30 sunblock daily, and cover the treated area with protective clothing especially the first week after treatment.
Remember, IPL will remove the sun-caused skin problems you already have, but after treatment, careless exposure to the sun will cause new spots to appear.
It's best to protect. Always wear sunscreen especially here in the Florida sun!
After your treatment:
Avoid sun exposure for at least one week.
Always wear SPF 30+ on all areas treated that will be exposed to sunlight. Keep the area clean and dry for 6 hours. Use a gentle cleanser and pat dry.
You can apply a gentle moisturizer twice per day to keep the area well hydrated.
Do not pick or scrub off the pigment that comes to the surface. They typically shed off on their own in 7-10 days.
Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive heat, very hot showers/baths, hot tubs, hot yoga, and saunas for at least 24 hours and until redness subsides.
Avoid the use of exfoliating skin care products in the treated area for one week; including scrubs, Retin-A, and skincare containing alpha or beta hydroxy acids (AHA/BHA).
Refrain from chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion, waxing, and using hair removal creams for at least 2 weeks after treatment.
You can use a cold compress for comfort although no ice directly on skin.
Contact TRU Aesthetics at 813-696-1710 if you develop any blisters, including cold sore, scabs, excessive swelling, infection, and/or excessive discomfort after treatment.
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Typically, 2-3 treatments are recommended for the best results however, with every single treatment you are stimulating collagen and improving your overall skin tone (reducing brown spots, broken capillaries, etc.)
We believe in pricing transparency and honesty. For treatment pricing, click here.
What You Need To Know About YAG
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You must present to your appointment with clean face (no makeup, sunscreen, lotions). Men must be freshly shaved.
Discuss and disclose any healing disorders such as caused by diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disease or radiation/ chemotherapy.
Discuss and disclose if there is an active infection or history of herpes simplex of the lips, mouth or face. It is recommended to pre-treat with antivirals approximately one week prior to treatment.
Do not proceed with the Erbium Yag treatment if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Discuss and disclose allergies to topical anesthetics, antibiotics, or other medications.
Do not proceed with the treatment if Isotretinoin (Accutane) has been used within the past 12 months.
Discuss the history of any hypertrophic scarring or keloid formations or other skin diseases.
Disclose any new medications you may begin using during your treatment program. No antibiotics for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Treatments cannot be performed on areas with a suntan or sunburn. Avoid direct exposure to the sun, tanning beds 4 weeks prior to treatment. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher should be applied to any treatment area exposed to the sun.
It is important to hydrate prior to your treatment to optimize your healing and results.
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Mild/moderate erythema (redness) will be present in the treatment area and can last from a few hours up to a few days.
Treatment areas almost always become erythematous. Immediately following the procedure, patients will experience a mild sunburn sensation that may include some mild discomfort.
Most patients do not feel any significant discomfort, however, an ice pack (not direct ice to skin) may be applied to help soothe areas with discomfort.
It is important to protect your skin from environmental elements; therefore, a mineral sunscreen with a SPF protection of at least 30 should be used daily.
A few days post procedure, patients will experience micro peeling of the skin. The peeling is similar to the effects of sunburn. Continue to follow the skin care regimen offered by your provider. Do not pick at the peeling skin, as it may lead to scarring.
Do not wash area day of procedure. You can take an antihistamine such as Zyrtec, Benadryl or Claritin to help decrease swelling, itching.
The Day After Your Treatment - Day 1 - Day 3
Clean the treated area daily with a mild cleanser morning and night.
Apply a thin layer of ointent/moisturizer to the area several times a day for first 72 hours. The goal is to keep the skin moisturized and not dry out. This will improve your results, decrease potential complications and minimize downtime.
Shower as usual but be aware that the treated area may be a little temperature sensitive.
Avoid chlorine, hot tubs and swimming pools during the treatment program.
Avoid direct sun during your treatment healing. Always use a topical sun protection of SPF 30.
Avoid the use of exfoliants, loofah sponges and aggressive scrubbing to the treated areas.
Day 4 - 7
Continue to clean the treated area daily with a mild cleanser morning and night. Continue using gentle moisturizer several times a day until skin has completely healed.
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Frequency varies.
We believe in pricing transparency and honesty. For treatment pricing, click here.