Knowing how to care for face and skin post-treatment is vital. Rest assured, every patient at Samara Aesthetics is given a comprehensive post-treatment care guide specific to their procedure. This way, you’ll know exactly how to care for your skin for optimal results. But if you’re keen to learn more (right now!), the guidelines below outline the essential details so you know what to expect and can plan ahead.
#1 Peels, needling and laser treatments
Skin services such as peels, needling and laser have similar post-procedure instructions.
Avoid the following activities post-treatment:
- Vigorous exercise for 24 hours
- Sauna and pools for 48 hours
- Active skincare products (scrubs, AHA, BHA, Vitamin A and Vitamin C) for 1 week
- Sun exposure and self-tan products for 2 weeks
- Skin treatments and injectables for 2 weeks
- Make-up for 24 hours
#2 Exosomes
TOPICAL APPLICATION AFTERCARE
Immediately after treatment:
- Do not touch the treated area
- Keep the treated area clean and dry
- Do not apply make-up until the next day
0 – 5 Days after treatment:
- Do not apply Vitamin C or any AHAs or BHAs for at least 24 hours
- Avoid saunas or extreme heat for 24 hours
- Adhere to any additional recommendations made by your healthcare practitioner
NEEDLING APPLICATION AFTERCARE
Immediately after treatment:
- Do not touch the treated area
- Keep the treated area clean and dry
- Do not apply make-up
0 – 5 Days after treatment:
- Avoid excessive exercise in the first 24 hours
- Do not apply Vitamin C or any AHAs or BHAs for at least 24 hours
- Avoid cosmetic injectables for the first week
- Avoid tanning and prolonged sun exposure for the first two weeks
- Consider taking natural supplements or antiviral medication for prevention if you are prone to cold sores
- Adhere to any additional recommendations made by your healthcare practitioner
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
After the treatment, heat, bruising, swelling and redness may occur. This is temporary and usually settles within a few days.
LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
Other less common side effects may include:
- Tenderness
- Raised bumps under the skin
- Allergic reaction, itching or rash
If you experience any problems or have additional questions, it is essential you contact the clinic ASAP.
#3 Polynucleotides (Rejuran) aftercare
POST-TREATMENT AFTERCARE
- No strenuous exercise for 24-hours
- No oil-based make-up a 24-hours
- Avoid heat-inducing activities for 24 hours
- Do not apply pressure to the area for 48 hours
- Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours
- Do not massage the treated area
- Avoid blood thinning medications such as aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories for 7 days
- Do not use active skincare products (e.g. vitamin A, AHAs, etc.)
#4 Threads
POST-TREATMENT AFTERCARE
First 24 hours:
- Do not apply oil base make up
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid touching or massaging the treated area unless instructed to do so
- Do not apply active cost for surgical products (e.g. vitamin A, C, AHAs)
First 7 days:
- Sleep on your back, and if possible, keep your head slightly elevated
- Do not dermaplane or shave the area
- Avoid blood thinning medications or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories if possible
First 2 weeks:
- Avoid all heat-inducing activities such as saunas, hot baths, hot yoga
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Avoid facial treatments for two weeks (e.g. chemical peels, facials, waxing, skin needling, hydrafacials, laser or IPL)
First month:
- No dental work
