Post Treatment &
Aftercare Instructions
The Snatched Regimen™ Offers a Structured Approach to Intentional Rejuvenation
MORPHEUS 8:
What to expect post treatment:
- Erythema (redness) for 1-5 days.
- Slight to moderate swelling, bruising and a mild to moderate sunburn sensation are also common post treatment and may last up to 5 days.
- Skin may crust and peel for 1-2 weeks depending on treatment settings and targeted areas.
- Grid marks or small pigmented texture is normal and can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to subside.
- If you experience breakouts or purging do not pick or touch them - they will subside on their own in a few days. This can happen due to sensitivity to the numbing cream.
- Change to a new clean pillow case day of treatment to avoid infection.
Things to avoid for 3 days minimum:
- Avoid sun exposure: to reduce chances of hyperpigmentation. 3 minutes of direct UV exposure can cause hyperpigmentation.
- Avoid working out, sweating, saunas, and swimming to reduce chances of introducing bacteria to the compromised skin.
- Avoid wear any makeup products
Day of Treatment / Day 1:
- Wash your face with lukewarm water (no soap) If you have had PRP or Exosomes DO NOT wash your face until the following morning.
- Use Oil Free Gentle Moisturizer or Aquaphor. (Do not use if you did PRP or Exosomes)
Day 2-7:
- Wash face with lukewarm water and gentle cleanser
- Reapply gentle moisturizer
- Apply SPF 30+
Keep the skin clean and HYDRATED. Do not let the skin dry out. Wait 1-2 weeks before going back to your normal skin care routine. Avoid exfoliating until the skin has fully healed.
C02, COOLPEEL, PICO PRO LASER:
What to expect post treatment:
- Erythema (redness) for 1-5 days.
- Slight to moderate swelling, bruising and a mild to moderate sunburn sensation are also common post treatment and may last up to 5 days.
- Skin may crust and peel for 1-2 weeks depending on treatment settings and targeted areas.
- Skin should feel like sandpaper for 4-7 days.
- If you experience breakouts or purging do not pick or touch them - they will subside on their own in a few days. This can happen due to sensitivity to the numbing cream.
- Change to a new clean pillow case day of treatment to avoid infection.
Things to avoid for 3 days minimum:
- Avoid sun exposure: to reduce chances of hyperpigmentation. 3 minutes of direct UV exposure can cause hyperpigmentation.
- Avoid working out, sweating, saunas, and swimming to reduce chances of introducing bacteria to the compromised skin.
- Avoid wear any makeup products
Day of Treatment / Day 1:
- Keep the skin hydrated with Aquaphor. If you have had PRP or Exosomes DO NOT wash your face until the following morning and do not not apply anything to the skin until the following day.
Day 2-10:
- Wash face with lukewarm water and gentle cleanser
- Reapply gentle moisturizer
- Apply SPF 30+
Keep the skin clean and HYDRATED. Do not let the skin dry out. Wait 1-2 weeks before going back to your normal skin care routine. Avoid exfoliating until the skin has fully healed.
MICRONEEDLING / SKINPEN:
What to expect post treatment:
- Erythema (redness) for 1-5 days.
- Slight to moderate swelling, bruising and a mild to moderate sunburn sensation are also common post treatment and may last up to 5 days.
- Skin may crust and peel for 1-2 weeks depending on treatment settings and targeted areas.
- Skin should feel like sandpaper for 4-7 days.
- If you experience breakouts or purging do not pick or touch them - they will subside on their own in a few days. This can happen due to sensitivity to the numbing cream.
- Change to a new clean pillow case day of treatment to avoid infection.
Things to avoid for 3 days minimum:
- Avoid sun exposure: to reduce chances of hyperpigmentation. 3 minutes of direct UV exposure can cause hyperpigmentation.
- Avoid working out, sweating, saunas, and swimming to reduce chances of introducing bacteria to the compromised skin.
- Avoid wear any makeup products
Day of Treatment / Day 1:
- If you did microneedling with PRP or Exosomes DO NOT wash your face until the following morning and do not not apply anything to the skin until the following day.
Day 2-10:
- Wash face with lukewarm water and gentle cleanser
- Reapply gentle moisturizer
- Apply SPF 30+
Keep the skin clean and HYDRATED. Do not let the skin dry out. Wait 1-2 weeks before going back to your normal skin care routine. Avoid exfoliating until the skin has fully healed.
PRP INJECTIONS:
- Bruising & swelling for 5-7 days post treatment. Ice the treated area and gently massage to help with PRP absorption (Start massaging after 24 hours)
- Use oil free gentle cleanser to wash the treated area. Use a clean paper towel to pat the area dry.
- You may use oil free gentle moisturizer and makeup 48 hours post treatment.
- Avoid using harsh skincare for 5-7 days post treatment. Safest use of skincare will be an oil free gentle cleanser, oil free gentle moisturizer, and SPF. You may resume your normal skin care routine after 1 week.
- Use SPF30+ to protect your skin at all times & reduce chances of hyperpigmentation.
BOTOX / DYSPORT INJECTIONS:
- Avoid laying down flat or bending head forward for 4 hours post injection
- Avoid rubbing or massaging the area
- FOR 24 HOURS Avoid headbands/hats, working out, make up.
- Avoid hot shower or sauna for 48 hours
- Bruising and or swelling is normal and may occur
- Slight asymmetry during the healing process of 14 days is to be expected (Any necessary adjustments will not be done earlier than the 2 week mark.)
- Tension headaches are normal and may occur. For pain relief feel free to use your normal OTC medications.
DISSOLVING WITH HYLENEX:
- Bruising and swelling may occur
- Expect healing process of 7-10 days
- Multiple sessions may be required for full dissolving
- Massage the dissolved areas for the first 2 hours
- Icing is recommended
LIP FILLER AUGMENTATION:
- Bruising and swelling may occur.
- 2 full weeks are required for the healing process. Any necessary touch ups will have to be done after the 2 week mark.
- Massaging the lips is a crucial part of the healing process. Begin massaging the lips using moderate/hard pressure after day 2. Continue to massage the lips until no more bumps/lumps are visible. You will not disturb the shape of the lips.
- Healing process may look asymmetrical, swollen, bumpy – this will subside within the first 2-3 weeks as you massage your lips.
- If you notice any adverse reactions such as blanching of skin, wide spread of bruising, delayed numbness in the lips, please feel free to contact us at 310-666-0303.
- Avoid using straw, smoking for 5-7 days as you may migrate the filler.
- Multiple sessions may be required for optimal symmetry, shape, and size.
DERMAL FILLERS:
- Bruising and swelling may occur.
- 2 full weeks are required for the healing process. Any necessary touch ups will have to be done after the 2 week mark.
- Healing process may look asymmetrical, swollen, bumpy – this will subside within the first 2-3 weeks.
- If you notice any adverse reactions such as blanching of skin, wide spread of bruising, delayed numbness in the treated area,, please feel free to contact us at 310-666-0303.
- Multiple sessions may be required for optimal symmetry, shape, and size.
- Avoid saunas, hot yoga, and working out for 24-48 hours.
PDO THREADS / COLLAGEN THREADS
- Bruising and swelling may occur.
- Healing process is 3-4 weeks. This includes: bruising, swelling, tenderness/pain, rippling skin, discomfort. Feel free to use OTC pain control if needed.
- Avoid putting pressure of any kind in treated areas.
- Avoid any traction in the area such as putting on tight sweaters/hats/glasses/face masks.
- If doing PDO MIDFACE/JOWL/CHEEK LIFT: Avoid dentist appointments for 1-2 months.
- Avoid working out for 5-7 days if doing PDO Thread Lift (not collagen threads.)
- If you notice any swelling / redness / tenderness (persisting longer than 3-4 weeks) or puss from entry points please contact us at 310-666-0303.
- Avoid radiofrequency facials for 3-4 months post PDO Thread Lift / for collagen threads: 4-6 weeks.
- Avoid make up/skincare for the first 48 hours around / on entry points. Do not apply aquaphor. Do not apply bandages.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 911.
FOR ALL OTHER QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US AT 310-666-0303 DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
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