- Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Must not have taken Accutane in the last 12 months
- Avoid topical agents that could increase sensitivity (such as retinoids, topical antibiotics, acids that may be drying or irritating, AHAs and BHAs, and acne products)
- Do not take Advil, Motrin or Ibuprofen day of your appointment
- Do not wax or shave the skin 5 days before treatment
- If you are prone to cold sores, it is recommended that you take an antiviral agent 2 to 3 days prior to your treatment, to prevent an outbreak
On the day of treatment, come with clean skin free of lotions, oil, makeup, perfume, and sunscreen. A topical anesthetic containing lidocaine will be applied to the skin prior to the procedure. Please inform the esthetician of any recent treatments to the skin.