Aftercare & FAQ
Before, after and everything in between.
Good results depend on what happens at home too. You also get written aftercare at your appointment.
Facials (incl. men's, back & bridal)
Before
Come with clean skin if you can. Stop retinol, AHA/BHA acids and scrubs 48 hours before. Don't wax, thread or use hair removal cream on the area for 48 hours before. Tell us about new products or medication.
After
Avoid makeup for 12 hours and exfoliating products, retinol and scrubs for 48 hours. No sauna, steam or hot yoga for 24 hours. Gentle cleanser, moisturiser and SPF 30 or higher every day.
Dermaplaning
Before
Stop retinol and acids 5 to 7 days before. No waxing or hair removal cream on the face for 1 week. Not suitable over active breakouts, cold sores or sunburn.
After
Avoid makeup for 12 to 24 hours. No retinol, acids or scrubs for 3 to 5 days. No sauna, swimming or heavy exercise for 24 hours. Skin burns more easily for a week, so wear SPF 30 or higher daily.
Chemical peels
Before
A patch test 48 hours before your first peel. Stop retinol, acids and scrubs 7 days before. No waxing, threading or laser on the area for 1 to 2 weeks. Avoid sunbeds, fake tan and sunburn for 2 weeks.
After
Mild tightness and light flaking for 3 to 7 days is normal. Don't pick or peel the skin. No makeup for 24 hours. No retinol, acids or scrubs for 7 days, no waxing for 1 week, no sauna, swimming or heavy exercise for 48 hours. SPF 50 every day.
Microneedling (face & body)
Before
Stop retinol, acids and vitamin C serums 5 to 7 days before. No waxing, threading or laser on the area for 1 week. Tell us if you take blood thinners. Postpone if you have a cold sore, infection, active acne or sunburn. Arrive without makeup.
After
Redness like mild sunburn for 24 to 72 hours. No makeup for 24 hours. Only the serum given to you, then a gentle cleanser and moisturiser. No retinol, acids or vitamin C for 5 to 7 days. No gym, swimming, sauna or hot showers on the area for 48 hours. Clean pillowcase, don't touch the skin, SPF 50 daily and avoid direct sun for 2 weeks. Results build over 3 months.
HIFU
Before
Tell us about implants, metal plates, fillers or injections in the area in the last 2 weeks, pregnancy or skin conditions. No makeup or lotion on the area. For body areas, drink plenty of water.
After
Mild redness, swelling, tingling or tenderness for a few days is common. No sauna, hot baths or intense exercise for 24 hours. Don't press or massage the area hard for 1 week. Keep skin moisturised and wear SPF on the face. Wait 2 weeks before injections. Results develop over 2 to 3 months, with a review at 3 months.
High frequency & scalp oil therapy
Before
Remove jewellery and metal hair clips. Not suitable with a pacemaker, metal implants in the area, pregnancy or epilepsy.
After
Avoid touching or picking the treated spots. Leave the scalp oil in for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can, then wash with a gentle shampoo. Skip heat styling the same day.