Plasma Lift Treatment

Prior to treatment 

Sun exposure and/or usage of a tanning bed, including self-tanning products must be avoided for a minimum of 1 week to minimize risk of post-treatment temporary dyspigmentation (darkening or lightening of the skin).

Bruising with injections may occur. Avoid alcohol, aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications (i.e. ibuprofen, pain killers), blood thinners, herbal supplements, vitamin E and fish oil for at least one week prior to and the day of micro needling to minimize bruising risk and maximize platelet function. You may restart these the 3 days following micro needling. Any bruising that may occur may be covered with makeup as needed.

Area to be treated must be clean, and free of any lotion, makeup, and sunscreen. Please wash off completely prior to treatment.

Accutane should be discontinued for a period of at least 6 months prior to and during any course of receiving treatment. Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac and similar retinoids should be avoided for 1 week prior and after treatment until well healed.

No area/s to be treated should receive any type of chemical or laser peel for 2 weeks prior and after treatment.

Waxing and/or use of chemical depilatories should be avoided for 2 weeks prior and after treatment. Shaving is allowed immediately before

treatment and 48-72 hours after treatment as long as there is no skin irritation.

Notify the provider of any tattoos, including cosmetic tattooing, in the area to be treated as tattoos are usually avoided.

If you have a history of cold sores, we may recommend prophylactic oral antiviral therapy in the form of Valtrex or Famvir.

During the course of your treatments, notify our staff of any relevant changes to your medical/health status.

POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Redness will occur and resolve within 1-3 days. The skin may feel tight, dry, swollen, and sensitive to the touch. The treated area/s may darken and flake away within 1 week.

Avoid picking or exfoliating the area and allow old/dry/dead skin to flake off naturally.

Starting on the evening of the treatment, wash your face gently with a mild cleanser (Cetaphil) twice daily followed by application of Arnica, or hyaluronic acid and Serum/Creams (that nourishes new collagen). Avoid makeup for 24 hours and then you may return to your regular skin care routine when healed.

Sun exposure must be avoided until healed (i.e. any skin redness and/or flaking away of skin is no longer present), usually 3-7 days. We

recommend avoidance of the sun in all treated area/s, a protective hat and full spectrum sun block of SPF 30 or higher.

Do not use exfoliating medications, chemicals, or non-recommended products on the treated areas for at least 1 week.

Avoid exercise that causes sweating, jacuzzi, sauna, or steam baths for 3 days.

Tylenol may be taken as necessary for discomfort. Ice packs may be used if desired to minimize swelling. Sleep with head elevated with any facial treatments. Take an antihistimine until swelling goes away (benadryl, zyrtec, or claritan)

Once Carbon crust falls off keep in mind the healing process is a full 8-12 wks and for touch up if needed.