Contraindications
- Use of Accutane in the last year.
- Pregnancy or nursing.
- Melanoma if active or lesions are present.
- Laser treatment only if completely healed and swelling is gone.
- No Facial waxing 7-14 days prior to treatment.
- Neurotoxins wait 5-7 days- we can move the injections.
- Fillers wait 7-10 days-we can move the injections.
- Peels wait 30 days
- Avoid exfoliation, acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid two days prior to having a HydraFacial.
- Stop use of Retinol or any retinoids two weeks prior to a HydraFacial.
Before your procedure
- Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds for 1 week before treatment, and use SPF 30 or greater daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.
- Do not use any type of exfoliants 2 days before treatment.
- Refrain from any chemical peels or lasers for 2 weeks prior.
- Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 days before treatment.
- Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2-3 days before treatment.
- If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day of treatment.
- Notify the center if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness before your treatment.
- Wait 2 weeks after Botox and filler treatments to have a HydraFacial treatment.
- Botox and filler may be done on the same day, but only after HydraFacial treatment.
What to expect
- The treatment is painless and a session can be finished in minutes. After treatment, you can even apply makeup without worry. You can come back for another treatment or regular treatments, but you may see results after only a single session.
After your procedure
- Avoid any exfoliation to the area for 48 hours post-treatment.
- To keep the area clean, avoid heat sources, including hot showers, saunas, and cardio workouts that may produce sweat for 24 hours.
- You may wash your face the following morning.
- Please discuss continuing use of your regular regimen post-treatment.
- Do not use topical Retin-A for 2 days following treatment.
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or use of tanning beds for at least 3 days post-treatment.
- Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily for 3-5 days post-treatment.
- Makeup may be applied the day after treatment.
Precautions
- If you notice the onset of any of these symptoms, call our office immediately at (818) 458-9556 to speak with a provider. If the symptoms are severe, please call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Follow-up
- Follow up as needed.
Contraindications
- Use of Accutane in the last year.
- Pregnancy or nursing.
- Melanoma if active or lesions are present.
- Laser treatment only if completely healed and swelling is gone.
- No Facial waxing 7-14 days prior to treatment.
- Neurotoxins wait 5-7 days- we can move the injections.
- Fillers wait 7-10 days-we can move the injections.
- Peels wait 30 days
- Avoid exfoliation, acne medications such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid two days prior to having a HydraFacial.
- Stop use of Retinol or any retinoids two weeks prior to a HydraFacial.
Before your procedure
- Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds for 1 week before treatment, and use SPF 30 or greater daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.
- Do not use any type of exfoliants 2 days before treatment.
- Refrain from any chemical peels or lasers for 2 weeks prior.
- Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 days before treatment.
- Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2-3 days before treatment.
- If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day of treatment.
- Notify the center if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness before your treatment.
- Wait 2 weeks after Botox and filler treatments to have a HydraFacial treatment.
- Botox and filler may be done on the same day, but only after HydraFacial treatment.
What to expect
- The treatment is painless and a session can be finished in minutes. After treatment, you can even apply makeup without worry. You can come back for another treatment or regular treatments, but you may see results after only a single session.
After your procedure
- Avoid any exfoliation to the area for 48 hours post-treatment.
- To keep the area clean, avoid heat sources, including hot showers, saunas, and cardio workouts that may produce sweat for 24 hours.
- You may wash your face the following morning.
- Please discuss continuing use of your regular regimen post-treatment.
- Do not use topical Retin-A for 2 days following treatment.
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or use of tanning beds for at least 3 days post-treatment.
- Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily for 3-5 days post-treatment.
- Makeup may be applied the day after treatment.
Precautions
- If you notice the onset of any of these symptoms, call our office immediately at (818) 458-9556 to speak with a provider. If the symptoms are severe, please call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Follow-up
- Follow up as needed.
