PRE & POST TREATMENT INFORMATION
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| Before you attend your laser hair removal appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Exfoliate the area to remove dead skin build up and any fake tan • Shave the area 12-24 hours before your treatment. This is important as the laser will then be able to see the blunt end of the hair which will attract the laser light effectively • No chemical peels, laser, IPL or radio-frequency treatments in the area for 2 weeks prior • We cannot treat if you have sunburn so avoid sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior • No melanin injections within 6 months of your treatment as this can cause a burn • No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated • Do not wax, pluck or use depilatory creams for four weeks prior to laser treatment (or the laser will not see the hair so you will waste your money). | • Use cool water, ice packs and our recommended post-laser cream to sooth any redness or irritation • Gently exfoliate with Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing scrub 5 days after treatment to avoid ingrown hairs • Avoid shaving the treated area for 24 hours • No waxing plucking, exfoliation, excessive sweating, hot saunas or showers for 24 hours • Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for 7 days as the area will have increased susceptibility to sunburn and pigmentation • Apply SPF50+ liberally for at least a week after treatment (better still, every day forever as a protection against ageing). |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Avoid any medications or supplements designed to increase blood flow for 3-4 days prior to treatment as these will increase your risk of bruising. Examples include Asprin, Nurofen, Gingko, Vitamins A, C and E • Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior for the same reason. | • Maximise facial activity by frowning, squinting and working the muscles in the area treated. This will draw the muscle relaxant to the tissue receptors and maximise results • No facial treatments or rubbing of the treated area for 24 hours • Avoid laying down for 4 hours. • No strenuous exercise on the day of treatment.If you experience a mild headache after your anti-wrinkle injections take Paracetamol as needed, but avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medication which could increase the risk of bruising. |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Avoid medications and supplements that are known to increase blood flow or thin the blood for 3-4 days prior to treatment. Examples include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Vitamins A, C, E, Ginkgo • We cannot treat if you have open wounds or infection in the treatment area • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment as this will increase the likelihood of bruising • If you have a previous history of cold sores, these may be reactivated by lip injections. To minimise this risk, ask your GP for an antiviral medication. | • Expect redness, swelling and tenderness for up to 48 hours. This is normal and will resolve quickly • Use only clean make-up brushes on the skin • Bruising at the injection site is possible and usually resolves in 1-10 days • Swelling and bruising can often give the appearance of an ‘uneven’ treatment, but this will be assessed at your 14-day post-treatment review • Minimise alcohol, caffeine, blood-thinning medications and vitamin supplements for 24 hours, after treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling• No exercise/exertion on the day of treatment •Avoid hot showers, sun exposure, solarium and saunas for 24 hours • If required, apply ice for 5 – 10 minutes every half hour for up to 6 hours to prevent or minimise bruising and swelling • Arnica pilules or Hirudoid cream (available from the clinic or local chemist) may help to reduce bruising. |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Avoid any medications or supplements designed to increase blood flow for 3-4 days before treatment as these will increase your risk of bruising Examples include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Ginkgo, Vitamins A, C and e • Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior for the same reason | • No strenuous exercise on the day of treatment • Avoid steam room, sauna, and solarium for 24 hours • In the event of bruising at the injection site – apply a cold compress if required |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • No sunburn • Avoid Retinol for 3 days prior • No Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) in last 6 months ACNE – For optimum results: • Issada Gentle Daily Cleanser or Issada Salicylic Cleanser (Daily) • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (2-3 times weekly) • Issada Breakout Control Gel (as needed)• Issada Calming Pro biotic Moisturiser (Morning and Night) | Jessner Peels • If Jessner Peel applied, do not wet the skin for 12 hours Jessner & All other Acne Peels • Avoid exercise and sweating for 24 hours • Avoid hot shower/steam/sauna • SPF 50+ for 2 weeksGentle skincare products 3 days post-treatment • Drink 8 glasses of water a day to hydrate the skin |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: We cannot treat if you have: • Open wounds or infection in the treatment area (except acne) • Sunburn or inflamed skin • Had laser in the treatment area within the last 2-4 weeks Ultimate Pigmentation Treatment Peel 2-4 weeks preparation using:• Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (evenings) • Issada Even Tone Pigment Serum (AM&PM) • Issada 1% Retinol (evening) • Issada 25% C Serum (AM) Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin- A 2 weeks before treatment Jessner's Peel • No prep necessary but cease cosmeceutical retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin-A two weeks before treatment Ageless Peel Prep Two weeks of preparation using: • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub(PM) • Issada 1% Retinol (PM) • Issada 25% Vitamin C (AM) Cease cosmeceutical retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin-A 2 weeks before treatment Glycolic Peel • No Prep Necessary Pumpkin Enzymatic Peel • No Preparation Required | Ultimate Pigmentation Peel & Jessner Peels Do not allow to get wet for 12 hours (no sweat or water) All Peels: • Avoid exercise and sweating for 24 hours• Avoid hot shower/steam/sauna on the day of treatment • SPF 50+ for 2 weeks • Gentle skincare products 3 days post-treatment • Drink 8 glasses of water a day to hydrate the skin |
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| Before you attend your appointment, please ensure that you have prepared as follows: LASER / IPL FOR PIGMENTATION (PHOTO FACIAL) 2-4 weeks preparation using: • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (evenings) • Issada Even Tone Pigment Serum (AM&PM) • Issada 1% Retinol (evening) • Issada 25% C Serum (AM) • Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin- A 2 weeks before treatment • No chemical peels, laser or radio frequency treatments for four weeks prior• Exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin build up or consider booking an express microdermabrasion immediately before your laser treatment • Exfoliate and remove any fake tan on the skin • Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior • No melanin injections within six months • No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated VASCULARITY / VEINS & FLUSHING 2 weeks preparation using: • Issada 1% Retinol (PM) • Issada 25% C Serum (AM) • Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin-A two weeks before treatment • No chemical peels, laser or radio-frequency treatments for four weeks prior • Exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin build-up and any fake tan • Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior • No melanin injections within six months • No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated | ALL LASER TREATMENTS • Use cool water, ice-packs and our recommended post-laser cream to soothe any redness or irritation • You may gently exfoliate with Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub afterafter five days • In the first 24 hours avoid shaving, waxing plucking, exfoliation, excessive sweating, hot saunas or showers • For one-week post-treatment avoid sun exposure and sunbeds as the area will have increased susceptibility to sunburn and pigmentation • Apply SPF50+ liberally for at least a week (and preferably forever as your best defence against ageing). |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: Four weeks preparation using: 2-4 weeks preparation using: • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (evenings) • Issada Even Tone Pigment Serum (AM&PM) •Issada 1% Retinol (evening) • Issada 25% C Serum (AM) Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin- A 2 weeks before treatment No sun exposure in the last two weeks • No chemical peel or laser resurfacing in the last 4 weeks | • Apply cold packs and our recommended recovery cream to assist with redness and reduce the sensation of ‘sunburn’. • Avoid using skincare containing AHA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Retinol for 3- 5 days • Avoid sun exposure and solarium treatments for at least 2 weeks post-treatment as you will be more susceptible to sunburn and pigmentation• Apply SPF50+ sunscreen throughout the day for 1 – 2 weeks after treatment • Avoid excessive heat/ hot showers/sweating & saunas for 24 hours • Use Issada Hyaluronic serum for 7-10 days • Issada Daily Gentle Cleanser morning and evening • Issada Recovery Cream • Issada Calming Pro Biotic Moisturiser (AM & PM) |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • No sunburn or irritation in the treatment area • No chemical peels within the last 6 weeks | • Avoid direct sunlight for 7 days • Avoid alcohol-based skin products for the first 24 hours as that can make your skin extremely dry • Avoid heavy exercise, hot showers and Sauna for 24 hours • Apply Issada Hyaluronic Serum for 5-7 days • Issada Daily Gentle Cleanser morning and evening • Do not apply make-up for at least 12 hours. |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Cease cosmeceutical strength retinol 3 days prior to treatment • Cease prescription-strength retinol 7 days prior to treatment • No sunburn, irritation or open wounds in the treatment area • No laser hair removal or laser rejuvenation treatment in the area within the last 4 weeks • No laser resurfacing in the treatment area in the past 6 months • No chemical peels within the last 4 weeks • No Roaccutane or Gold Therapy in last 6 months | • Avoid sun exposure, solarium and exercise for 48 hours • Avoid active skincare such as Retinol and Glycolic for 72 hours • Apply Issada SPF 50+ on the day after treatment and continue for 7 days • Use Issada Enzyme Moisturiser from day 3 onwards |
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| Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: Avoid the following 2 weeks prior to treatment: • Sunburn• Laser treatments • Waxing, depilatory cream within the last one week | Avoid excessive heat/Sweating/Hot showers/Saunas |
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| There is no pre-treatment preparation but we cannot treat you if any of the following: • Photo-sensitising medication • Photosensitive eczema • Open wounds and sores • Pacemaker • Auto-Immune Disease such as Lupus, • Claustrophobia, • Epilepsy • Active Cancer | Apply Sunscreen |
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| There is no pre-treatment preparation for Cryolipolysis | • Drink 8 glasses of water for 3-5 days • Green LED Treatment on the treatment area • Avoid excessive exercise, saunas or hot shower for 48 hours • Gentle exercise (such as walking) to encourage lymphatic drainage • Issada Bio-Slim Anti-Cellulite Cream in the treatment area |
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| • No food for 1 hour prior to treatment
• Wear soft cotton clothing (shiny Lycra is difficult to position the hand-piece on) | • Keep hydrated • No food for 1 hour |
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| • Avoid any medications or supplements designed to increase blood flow for 3-4 days prior to treatment as these will increase your risk of bruising. Examples include Asprin, Nurophen, Gingko, Vitamins A, C and E
 • Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior for the same reason. | • No facial treatments or rubbing of the treated area for 24 hours
• Avoid laying down for 4 hours. No strenuous exercise on the day of treatment. • If you need to, take Paracetamol as required following a treatment, but avoid Aspirin, Nurofen, Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medication which could increase the risk of bruising. |
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