Your Teen Services care.

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 treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, 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: 

• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen  to prevent further sun damage
• Bruising, redness and swelling may occur and resolve with time
• Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days 
• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment
• Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.  
• Multiple treatments are required 
• Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)