Pre & Post Treatment Information

PRE & POST TREATMENT INFORMATION

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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).

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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).

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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.

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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.

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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.

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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.

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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).

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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).

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTERCARE
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)

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTERCARE

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)

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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.

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT

AFTER-CARE

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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTERCARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
• 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

PRE-TREATMENT	AFTER-CARE
• 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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