Aftercare at SKN Med Spa
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Treatment Aftercare

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TruSculpt iD

  • Redness and swelling may occur and typically resolve within a few days

  • Palpable nodules that are tender to touch or lumps in the treatment areas may develop in the treated area up to 72 hours following the treatments and typically resolve over several weeks.

  • Subjects from CUTERA clinical study were advised to gently massage the nodules for 2-5 minutes twice daily.

Notify us if the following occur:

  • Blister, crusting, or skin burns.

  • Tenderness, redness, or swelling persists longer than a few days.

  • Nodules that are tender to touch or lumps in the treatment area last longer than 4 weeks.

  • These may develop up to 72 hours post-treatment and typically resolve over several weeks. 

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TruSculpt Flex

  • Frequent urination and/or bowel stimulation may be caused by the procedure. 

  • Tingling/numbness in the areas treated up to a few hours after the procedure

  • Slight muscle soreness/tenderness 24-72 hours after the procedure

  • Random muscle contraction after the procedure

  • Increase in metabolic rate results in feeling hungry more frequently

  • Burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators.  Call our office for wound management instructions. 

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Secret RF

  • Wait at least 4 hours before washing your face, applying soap, cream, or makeup to the treatment area

  • Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage 

  • Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

  • Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment

  • Burning, redness, swelling, or a grid pattern may occur and resolve with time. 

  • More aggressive treatments or use of irritants in the days before or after treatment can lead to longer downtime.

  • Multiple treatments are required

  • consult with a clinic about when to resume the skincare regime

  • Notify the clinic of any concerns (blisters, excessive redness/swelling, persistent grid pattern, etc.)

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Before Your Treatment:

  • Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment

  • Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved

  • No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment

  • Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.

  • Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days before and after treatment

  • Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.

  • Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment

  • History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

After Your Treatment (CO2):

  • Do not wash your face for at least 6-8 hours post-treatment

  • Wash and pat dry the skin gently twice day until the crusting naturally exfoliates/sloughs off

  • Apply a mild/non-fragrant moisturizing cream to the treatment area twice a day for 2 weeks or until the area is fully healed

  • A visible fine scab or crusting will develop 3 and 5 days after your treatment 

  • Do not remove it forcibly or scratch it

  • You may feel redness, dryness, swelling, and some pain for 2 to 3 days

  • Apply sunblock every 3 to 4 hours for a minimum of 2 weeks to a month after your procedure to help prevent UV-induced pigmentation

  • Do not wear a face masks until the fine scabbing/crusting has exfoliated or sloughed off (up to 5 days)

  • Avoid skin irritants (examples below) for 7-10 days after treatment

  • Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.

  • Avoid sauna and aggressive exercises for 1-2 weeks

  • Optional to keep your skin cool and moisturized by spraying with cold water during the healing process

  • Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water 

  • Multiple treatments may be required

  • Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, persistent grid pattern, etc.)

  • Consult with clinic about when to resume skin care regime 

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Laser Hair Removal

  • Avoid sun exposure and use broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen

  • Redness and perifollicular edema (looks like rash/bug bites) are common and resolve with time

  • Bruising and swelling are less common but may occur and will resolve with time

  • Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out

  • Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

  • Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment

  • Do not wax or pluck between treatments

  • Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)

  • Hair removal requires a series of treatments.  The number of treatments depends on the body location and type of hair. 

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Laser Genesis

  • Avoid sun exposure and use broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage

  • Bruising, redness and swelling may occur and resolve with time.

  • Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out

  • Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

  • Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment

  • Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)

  • Consult the clinic about when to resume skin care regime.

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Vascular Lesion Removal

  • Avoid sun exposure and use broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage

  • Bruising, redness, and swelling may occur and resolve with time.

  • A 'bug-bite look' is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days.

  • Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

  • Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment

  • Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.

For Leg Vein Treatments Only:

  • Compression stockings (20-30 mm/hg) are optional

  • Avoid high-impact activity for 3-5 days

  • Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after a treatment and usually resolves with time (can take 1-2 years) but, on rare occasions, it may be permanent

  • Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease the risk of permanent hemosiderin staining

  • Large leg veins may take months to resolve and should not be re-treated before then.

  • Consult with a clinic about when to resume the skin care regime. 

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Neuromodulators

  • Today you had injections of a neuromodulator Dysport.  The purified protein will work its way into the treated areas and you will begin to feel and see changes in approximately 2-3 days.

  • The full treatment effect is 2 weeks from today's treatment.  We strive to create a treatment result that makes you appear smoother with reduced facial lines and wrinkles while still looking natural.

  • Neuromodulators are injected to relax facial muscles to treat and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.  Possible side effects include swelling, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, itching, and/or tenderness at the injection site(s).  these side effects may last for a couple of hours after your treatment. 

  • You may take Tylenol if allowed by your family doctor.  While it is rare, these side effects of red or swollen bumps may last for 2-3 days post-treatment.  Avoid wearing makeup over the injection sites for the remainder of the day.  If you must, 6 hours after the treatment makeup can be applied with gentle pressure.

  • For 1 hour: Exercise the areas that were treated (ex: practice frowning, raising your eyebrows, or squeezing your eyes closed)

  • For 3 hours: Remain upright (do NOT lie down) and do not rub the treated areas. 

  • For 24 hours: Refrain from strenuous physical activity, hot tubs, saunas, facials, alcohol, aspirin, Advil.

  • We recommend tat you book a follow-up appointment for two weeks from your treatment.

  • The follow-up will confirm that your treatment is effective.

  • We will take two week after photos at this follow-up.

  • Your neuromodulator treatment is a temporary treatmewnt with results lasting approximately 3 months.

  • By consistently receiving neuromodulator treatments, based on your medical professional's recomendation, over time the results may last longer than 3-4 months and require fewer units to maintain a similar result.

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Facials

Microneedling, Bela MD, Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Squeaky Clean, Chemical Peels

  • Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 24 hours after your treatment and use a broad spectrum SPF everyday

  • Wait at least 4-6 hours before washing the area

  • No makeup for 24 hours

  • Avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, baths, or showers that are too hot or contain chlorine for 24 hours after your treatment

  • Avoid skin irritants such as retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, and stringent for 5 days after treatment

  • Refrain from getting any other skin treatments in the area for 2 weeks

  • Acne may temporarily look worse after your first treatment however this will improve after additional treatments.

  • Avoid exercise for 24 hours

  • Notify your technican if you have any concerns following your treatment

  • Fre best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your technician. 

Questions?

Call us at: (306) 477-7717

Email us at: hello@sknmedspa.ca

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