Fibroblast Aftercare Instructions
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weeks before your treatment, espe- cially if you are naturally darker FIBROBLAST skinned. You may even wish to con- sider using a natural Tyrosinase AFTERCARE Inhibitor to helps ensure there is no INSTRUCTIONS overproduction of pigment in the skin aka hyperpigmentation. Like most skin rejuvenation treat- 2. Avoid any other type of proce- ments, there may be some side-ef- dures on the same area which you fects post-treatment and recovery intend to have treated with Fibro- from Fibroblast. You must follow these blast, such as laser therapy, chemi- important guidelines carefully if you cal peels, Botox, fillers, as this may wish to enjoy optimal results and prevent your treatment being per- protect your investment in Fibroblast formed by your technician at the treatment. time you want it. Although for most Fibroblast treat- • No facial acids (Retin A, salicylic, ment is virtually pain-free, your own glycolic) 14 days before or 21 treatment may be moderately un- days after Fibroblast. comfortable and sensitive depend- • No Botox or fillers 21 days before ing on where you are being treated or after Fibroblast. – especially eyelid procedures • No Micro needling/PRP 21 days where the skin is at its thinnest – and before or after Fibroblast. your own sensitivities and tolerances. • No laser or peels (depending on intensity of peel) for 90 days before Before Your Treatment or after Fibroblast. • Surgical procedures like face lifts 1. Avoid any kind of tanning (Spray you must wait at least 9 months tanning, tanning injections, sun tan- postop/before Fibroblast. ning and tanning beds) for 2 to 4 Salon D’ Shayn | 1616 N. Central Ave #101, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 | 602.300.4825 Immediately Following Treatment and the antibiotic ointment, but avoid aggressively cleansing the 1. You may experience a “stinging” area. sensation in the treated area(s) immediately after treatment. This is 7. The area that has been treated normal and it generally only lasts for must NOT be covered with occlu- about an hour. sive dressing or any type of sun- block, make-up, mascara, creams 2. If the treated area is swollen, DO or any other products until NOT apply ice packs covered with the area has fully healed, except a clean cloth. If you experience for the antibiotic ointment. Many itching they can take an antihista- ingredients in skin care products mine like Benadryl. Avoid taking an- and cosmetics can irritate skin ti-inflammatory medications like aspi- and cause allergic reactions. Ulti- rin, ibuprofen or steroids if possible. mately this will slow you’re your healing process and possibly 3. If you are receiving a Fibroblast impede desired results. treatment anywhere on your face or neck, we recommend you sleep on 8. It is highly unlikely you will ever your back with your head elevated get an infection from a Plasma Pen to reduce swelling. treatment, as the wound we cause is not open. However, the first 12 4. Do NOT cleanse the treated area hours post-treatment is vital in until the following day. protecting you from any potential infection, so please avoid any 5. Do NOT exercise 48 hours after activities where you could expose treatment or expose yourself to any yourself to contaminants. Keeping heat, steam or sweat because this hands off of anything that comes can intensify the inflammation that’s in contact with the treatment area. already present. 9. You may return to work the fol- 6. Your technician will provide you lowing day. However, you will not with after care products and look your absolute best during the instructions. You must follow the pro- initial healing process (approxi- vided aftercare protocol to expe- mately 7 days). dite the healing process and avoid complications. You may use the 10. Expect redness, swelling and soothing spray whenever needed inflammation for the first 1-5 days Salon D’ Shayn | 1616 N. Central Ave #101, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 | 602.300.4825 post-treatment. This is normal but will inflammation. Rinse thoroughly with usually be of a very minor nature. tepid water if products do come into contact with the area(s) Following Days After Your Treat- treated and gently pat dry. ment 7. Avoid swimming or chlorinated It is normal for the area that has water as it can increase irritation. been treated to be red/pink, swol- len and feel tight and dry. Occa- 8. Keep scabs/crusts moist by ap- sional weeping is normal and will plying provided aftercare three settle. times a day – but only in small amounts, do not soak the area. 2. Tiny crusts will quickly form on the treated area. These may be visible 9. Men should avoid shaving the for up to about a week. treated area until it is fully healed (around 7 days). 3. Do NOT pick crusts off as this will delay the healing process and 10. If you have had treatment could cause hyperpigmentation around your eyes, you should and scarring. avoid wearing contact lenses for 72 hours after your treatment. 5. The area(s) treated may be cleansed daily with room tempera- 11. Once the scabs have fallen ture water and your fingers. Avoid off (approximately 7 days), your using washcloths or any other wash- skin may be a little pink. You may ing devices. You are only removing begin to apply your normal foun- excess oil and do not need to thor- dation/make-up/sunblock= but oughly cleanse the treated skin. Do avoid using skincare products NOT be tempted to rub, brush or containing glycolic/salicylic/retino- exfoliate the area in any way to aid ic/AHA/ scrubs/Clarisonic or any in the removal of the crusts. Pat dry other active exfoliating ingredi- with a clean tissue. ents/devices for at least 21 days, as this will cause irritation. ABSO- 6. Do NOT stand with your face LUTELY NO MAKEUP UNTIL SCABS under a hot shower for the first 3-4 HAVE FALLEN OFF. days. This could increase swelling. Try to avoid shower gels or hair 12. Avoid sun exposure. Once the products running on to your face as scabs have fallen off, you must Salon D’ Shayn | 1616 N. Central Ave #101, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 | 602.300.4825 wear a physical sunblock (zinc & Fibroblast, it takes 8 to 12 weeks titanium) and a hat while your skin is for the full effects of your treatment in the healing stages (pink in color) to be seen. and you should continue to do so for at least the next 12 weeks to 4. If additional treatments are avoid hyperpigmentation. required, it will be necessary to wait until the skin completely heals 13. Do NOT sunbath/sun tanning (8-12 weeks). beds for 10–12 week post proce- dure. 14. Do NOT have any other facial treatments in the same treatment area while your skin is healing (8-12 weeks, depending on your healing process). 15. Do NOT wax treatment area for at least 21 days, if not longer. If you are receiving Plasma Pen treatment anywhere around the eyes, I would wait the full 8-12 weeks. It will be ok to tweeze or thread any unwanted hairs after scabs have fallen off the area. Other Important Aftercare Advice If you have any questions or & Top Tips concerns, please contact D’Lisa Shayn directly at: 1. Avoid smoking and alcohol. [email protected] 2. Eat a whole food diet and avoid excess sugar to maximize results. Salon (602) 300-4825 Mobile (602) 332-4032 3. On top of the immediate rejuve- nation, lifting and tightening effects you will likely experience from Salon D’ Shayn | 1616 N. Central Ave #101, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 | 602.300.4825.