Aftercare

Due to the nature of these treatments you should not necessarily expect to peel. However you may experience light to moderate flaking in the days following treatment. Every client will be different. It is normal to feel a tightness and dryness in the skin following treatment. Please follow the directions below to obtain maximum results and avoid complications.

• Avoid excess heat on the treated area (hot showers, saunas/steam rooms or exercise), sun exposure for 48 hours post treatment.
• Avoid wearing makeup unless it is mineral based for 24 hours after your treatment.
• Avoid touching the area treated as you will irritate the skin and introduce bacteria. Please be aware of your mobile phone against the treatment area as they can often be carriers of bacteria.
• Do not cleanse your skin on the evening of your treatment.
• Do not pick or pull any flaking skin.
• Do not tan or use a sunbed for at least 14 days post peel.
• Do not have electrolysis, waxing, threading or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post peel.
• Do not use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post peel.
• Do not use retinoic acid, AHA or BHA for 14 days post peel.
• Do not have laser hair removal, photofacials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
• Do not apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
• Do not go swimming for 2 days post peel.
• Do not participate in aerobic exercise for 2 days post peel.

After every AlumierMD Peel you will be given a Post Procedure Kit containing 3 products to use for 3-5 days after your treatment. Please ONLY use these 3 products for 3-5 days post peel.

AM

1.  SensiCalm Cleanser
2. Recovery Balm
3. Sheer Hydration SPF

PM

1. SensiCalm Cleanser
2. Recovery Balm

If you have any concerns or questions about your aftercare phone the clinic and ask to speak to our skin therapists

• Discontinue use of any corrective ingredients (Retinol, Acids, Vitamin C) for 7 days following treatment.
• If you have received any samples of products in clinic please wait 7 days following your treatment to begin using them.
• Use SPF protection daily.
• Avoid waxing, IPL or laser treatments for 14 days after treatment.
• Avoid any heat treatments i.e sauna, steam room and hot showers for 48 hours.
• Avoid swimming in a chlorinated pool for 48 hours.
• Any redness post treatment will subside in 24-48 hours.
• Do not apply makeup for 24 hours unless it is mineral makeup.
• If any side effects occur or you have any concerns contact the clinic.

 

• Discontinue use of any corrective ingredients (Retinol, Acids, Vitamin C) for 7 days following treatment.
• If you have received any samples of products in clinic please wait 7 days following your treatment to begin using them.
• Use SPF protection daily.
• Avoid waxing, IPL or laser treatments for 14 days after treatment.
• Avoid any heat treatments i.e sauna, steam room and hot showers for 48 hours.
• Avoid swimming in a chlorinated pool for 48 hours.
• Any redness post treatment will subside in 24-48 hours.
• Do not apply makeup for 24 hours unless it is mineral makeup.
• If any side effects occur or you have any concerns contact the clinic.

PRE-PROCEDURE

• Avoid sun exposure/sunburn for 24 hours prior to treatment.
• You should not have an active breakout, active cold sores or open lesions. If this occurs your microneedling treatment will need to be rescheduled.
• Allow at least 12 hours after autoimmune therapies before having a Microneedling treatment.
• Wait at least 48 hours before or after Botox to have a Microneedling treatment.
• Wait 2 week before or after any filler injectables such as Juvaderm, Restylane etc.
• Wait 1 month after any laser treatments such as IPL, VBeam etc or Chemical Peels.
• Do not have any facial waxing 7 days prior to the treatment.
• Discontinue use of actives such as Retinol, Vitamin C, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid etc 7 days prior to the treatment.

POST-PROCEDURE

• Only use the SkinPen Rescue Serum for 24 hours.
• Do not use any other skincare products for 24 hours.
• After 2 days you may begin a GENTLE skincare routine i.e Gentle Cleanser, Zinc Oxide SPF along with the SkinPen Rescue Serum.
• Avoid exercise for 3 days after the treatment.
• Avoid sun exposure for 3 days after the treatment.
• Do not use any active skincare products such as Reitnol, Acids, Vitamin C for 7 days after the treatment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Day 1 – Mild to moderate redness and swelling, similar to sunburn. No sunscreen or makeup is to be worn.

Day 2 – Some persistent redness and swelling may be present. You may apply sunscreen or makeup.

Day 3 – Most redness, bruising and swelling will have subsided.

Day 4 – Skin will return to normal appearance.

EXPECTATIONS

Treatment is usually painless or with a slight discomfort. Immediately after the treatment has been performed you may get any of the following:

• Redness due to initial inflammation, This is normal and part of the healing process. The area may also be slightly raised.
• You may get a small dry scab, do not pull or pick at it. Allow it to come away itself.
• Itching may occur. Usually within a few minutes of treatment. It usually only lasts a few minutes but may last up to half an hour. It is due to the release of histamine and is totally normal in a treatment of this kind.
• Blisters may form with any treatment to the skin and can happen to anyone. Any blisters which do form may last just a few hours or a few days dependant on the area that has been treated. Blistering may occur after treatment of any type of lesion. Blistering will not affect the outcome of the treatment.
• If blistering does occur DO NOT POP THE BLISTER. It will go down on it own. Should it burst, use an alcohol free wipe to clean the area, apply a smear of antiseptic cream. It may also be covered with a plaster/dressing.

AFTER THE TREATMENT:

• Do not pick or scratch the treated area. This will cause it to take longer to heal and may damage the skin.
• Do not use scrubs or exfoliators on the area as this will damage the skin.

GENERAL HEALING EXPECTATIONS:

• Most healing is straight forward and occurs without problems.
• Most healing will take place in 4-6 weeks, however it may sometimes take longer than this, as all skin varies and can take longer to regenerate.
• Any treatments that take longer than 6 weeks to heal may need to be reviewed by your GP or clinic nurse.
• If your immune system is compromised you may still have the treatment but healing may take longer and you may require further treatment.
• If the area treated is tanned, the treatment will remove the tanning and the skin will need to repigment to the tanned colour. The small dry crusting that forms should come away after 4 weeks if not please wait until it has done so before contacting the clinic.
• During the healing time you may shower/bathe as normal and use your usual cosmetics, including makeup, deodorants and creams.

• Do not apply any products on the area treated for at least 12 hours, unless it is provided by the DMK practitioner
• Do not sunbathe or use a sun bed for at least 14 days following treatment
• Do not scratch or in any way abrade the area after treatment
• Treatments should be a minimum of 2-3 weeks apart and the use of calerase and herbal pigment oil should be used between treatments
• Redness, dryness and some scabbing may occur after treatment, all of which are normal reactions and clear up in a few days.

For the first 48 hours:

Avoid touching the treated area.

Wash gently, no scrubbing or rubbing.

Avoid stretching the skin.

If you are prone to flushing avoid triggers such as spicy food, alcohol or excessive heat.

Avoid excessive exercise, nothing that will cause sweating or dilation of the capillaries.

Avoid direct sun exposure for a minimum of 48 hours.

For Leg vein treatments elevate your legs in bed by placing a pillow under your lower legs.

After healing has occurred:

Always protect your skin with SPF all year round.

Avoid harsh cleansing, steaming or exfoliation of the skin.

Avoid sunbeds, saunas and steam rooms.

After every AlumierMD Peel you will be given a Post Procedure Kit containing 3 products to use for 3-5 days after your treatment. Please ONLY use these 3 products for 3-5 days post peel.

AM

1.  SensiCalm Cleanser
2. Recovery Balm
3. Sheer Hydration SPF

PM

1. SensiCalm Cleanser
2. Recovery Balm

If you have any concerns or questions about your aftercare phone the salon and ask to speak to Natalie or Emma.

• Occasionally there may be a sunburn like redness that can last for 1-3 days, apply a soothing lotion such as pure Aloe Vera at home if required.
• Do not shave or apply deodorant/perfumes to the treatment area for 24-48 hours.
• There may be slight swelling that can last up to 48 hours.
• Avoid hot baths, saunas, hot tubs/jacuzzis, massage or athletic activities for 24-48 hours.
• The skin may have an increased sensitivity to sunlight and therefore we advise you use a 30+ SPF and avoid sunbeds for 14 days.
• Rarely there may be some itching of the skin. Avoid scratching the skin. Some clients have found taking an antihistamine relieves this.
• Avoid using skincare products containing AHAs, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Retinoic Acid on the area for 3-5 days.
• You may start to gently exfoliate the skin after 3-5 days to remove the flaky dead skin that commonly forms after Hair Removal treatments.
• It is important to maintain a good skincare routine with frequent hydration on a daily basis.

Tenderness, small bumps and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if it is your first wax. Keep the area cool, avoid tight clothing and do not apply any products on the skin, you may apply Aloe Vera gel.

For 24-48 hours:

• Keep the waxed area clean and avoid heat and friction.
• Avoid hot baths or showers (cool to lukewarm water only)
• Avoid saunas, hot tubs or steam rooms.
• Avoid tanning (sunbathing, sunbeds or fake tans).
• Avoid excessive exercise or any activity that will cause sweating or friction.
• Avoid touching the area.
• Wear loose fitting clothing and underwear.
• Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
• Do not apply deodorants, body sprays, powders, lotion, perfumed products or other products to the treated area.

After 48 hours it is recommended to begin a good exfoliating and moisturising routine to ensure best results. This will prevent ingrown hairs.

For long term improvements, book-in for regular treatments (every 4-6 weeks). You may notice a small amount of re-growth after a week or so.  It can take up to four treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives best results. Hair needs to be at least 5mm long before it can be successfully removed by waxing so do not shave between treatments.

Avoid heat, steam, saunas, hot showers for 24 hours post treatment.

Always ensure you are wearing an SPF to protect your skin.

Avoid touching the area or applying makeup for 24 hours.

Avoid exfoliating the skin for 7 days post treatment.

After every AlumierMD Peel you will be given a Post Procedure Kit containing 3 products to use for 3-5 days after your treatment. Please ONLY use these 3 products for 3-5 days post peel.

AM

1.  SensiCalm Cleanser
2. Recovery Balm
3. Sheer Hydration SPF

PM

1. SensiCalm Cleanser
2. Recovery Balm

If you have any concerns or questions about your aftercare phone the salon and ask to speak to Natalie or Emma.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:
To get the best results from your lash lift, it’s best to not wear any waterproof mascara, eye serums or any other oily products around the eye area for 48 hours before your appointment. Oily products can absorb deeply into the lashes and this would affect the lash lifts final result.
Please don’t wear any eye make up to your appointment, this is so important as mascara can often be difficult to remove and will affect the final result. You may be asked to reschedule your appointment if you arrive with eye makeup on.
If you wear contact lens please bring glasses with you to your appointment as this treatment cannot be done with contact lens in.
You will not be able to get your lashes wet for 24 hours after your appointment so you may want to wash your hair in advance.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT:
You must keep your lashes dry for 24 hours after the treatment. Water can affect the bonds of the lashes while they are still setting and add weight to the lashes causing the lashes to drop.
You must avoid coming into contact with steam (like when you open the oven door) for 48 hours, steam can interfere with the bonds for a longer period of time due to the added heat to the water. Avoiding steam will ensure your lift lasts and doesn’t drop
Avoid rubbing your eyes for 48 hours after the treatment, this can cause the lashes to set is a criss-crossed position and will give a messy look to the lashes.
After 48 hours, we recommend you use Grande Lash Serum nightly to promote healthy lash growth and keep your lashes in top condition.