Test patches are carried out to determine the treatment parameters and to judge how your skin might react to a full treatment. A test patch is a small trial in an area with similar hair and skin to the treatment site and allows the practitioner to assess how well the light energy is being absorbed and whether the skin is responding as would be expected.
Clients are asked to make a note of any redness or swelling and how long it takes to reduce following the test patch, also whether or not the skin blisters or feels excessively hot and for how long.
The area to be treated should be free from make-up, perfume, deodorant and body or face creams. Be careful when using spray deodorant prior to treatment.
Avoid waxing, plucking, hair removal creams and bleaching for one month prior to hair removal treatments. Hair should be shaved prior to treatment and be no longer than 1mm in length.
There should be no active or fake tan in the area to be treated. Use of sunbeds or prolonged exposure to sunlight is not allowed in the month prior to treatment and an SPF30 must be used on the area between treatments. Suntans must be left to fade completely before treatment can start. Fake tans must also be fully faded before treated can commence.
We reserve the right to charge for any appointment booked but abandoned due to active sun-tan or fake tan.
A medical history is taken at consultation, but we rely on you to inform us of any changes to this. We need to know of any medication you are taking including those bought from a chemist or herbalist.
Make sure that you arrive in good time for your appointment; this will allow us to pre-cool the skin if this should be required.
In order to minimise skin heating and to reduce the likelihood of skin reactions, the treatment area may be cooled before, during and after the procedure. If the area still feels hot at home you can apply a cold flannel or cool pack. Do not allow ice packs or ice into direct contact with the skin.
Following treatment, the area may appear red and raised and you may experience a tingling sensation. This is completely normal and should settle over the next few days.
Occasionally you may experience swelling or bruising and this can last anything from1-2 days up to 1-2 weeks. If you experience swelling, it is usually worse one to two days following treatment. If it follows a treatment to a facial area, sleeping with your head raised on pillows will minimise its appearance. Ice packs will also help to reduce the swelling. If your skin is particularly sensitive and prone to histamine reactions, you may also wish to consider taking an anti-histamine medication.
Following vascular treatments a bruise may appear at the treated area. This may last up to 15 days and as the bruise fades there may be brown discolouration of the skin. This usually fades in 1-3 months. When larger vessels are treated they may take on a darker colour. Again this may take up to four weeks to resolve as the body re-absorbs the damaged vessels.
Make-up can be applied after several hours, if the skin is not sore or broken. However, we advise caution if the area if feeling sensitive. Remove make-up carefully as the skin can cause irritation or infection. If the skin at the treatment area becomes broken, then make-up should be avoided.
Care should be taken to avoid trauma to the treated area for 4 or 5 days afterwards. Avoid strenuous activities, sauna and steam, excessively hot baths, massaging etc.
Wash and bathe as normal but take cool showers rather than hot baths. The skin should be patted dry and not rubbed. Use Lynton Light Soothe Serum to keep the area moisturised and the skin protected. If there is any discomfort, treat the area as you would sunburn.
Use a sunscreen (SPF30+) and protect the area from sunlight as much as possible between treatments and for at least one month after the treatment ends. Failure to do this can lead to sunburn and hyper-pigmentation of the treated area. (Most cases of changes in pigmentation occur when the treated area has been exposed to sunlight, or in people with darker skin types).
If blistering occurs contact the clinic immediately for further advice. Keep the area clean and dry and allow it to heal naturally. Do not use any lotions or creams on open skin as this may increase the risk of infection. DO NOT pick grazes or blisters - as this may increase the chance of a scar occurring. Once the skin has healed, a high protection sunscreen should be used daily for 12 months to prevent pigmentation changes to the skin.
It is important to follow these simple steps carefully for at least 24 hours after epilation treatment. This will help reduce the risk of infection and promote healing.
If your skin is sensitive, continue with aftercare until the skin returns to normal. Always contact me if you are unsure.
You may experience slight redness and a feeling of warmth in the area treated immediately after treatment, which will normally subside within 48 hours, providing you follow the instructions below.
In the evening following your appointment, gently cleanse the area with cool water; then apply an antiseptic aftercare lotion or gel. This may be purchased at the Skin Centre or at a local chemist.
The following activities should be avoided for the first 24 hours, as they may cause irritation.
Touching the treated area
Swimming, sunbathing, exercise or use of sunbed
Heat treatments such as saunas or steam rooms
Stop use of AHA, BHA, e.g. Glycolic acid, Lactic acid and Retin A based products
Harsh soaps or exfoliant cleansers and astringents
Highly perfumed body sprays, perfumes
Make-up applied directly to the treated area will introduce bacteria into the hair follicle
Shaving or depilatory creams immediately in the area
Other topical medications - please refer to the patient leaflet enclosed with the product.
Any introduction or change of medications please notify me immediately.
Reddening, swelling and sensitivity of the skin in the area for up to 48 hours.
The treated area and surrounding skin may feel for up to 48 hours.
Pin dot crusts or small scabs may appear in the treated area.
The skin may itch as the healing process takes place.
Pin dot crusts or scabs may appear which seal the skin and prevent infection. These must not be rubbed or picked off, as to do so may result in scarring. The crusts or scabs are tiny and are often ‘felt’ rather than ‘seen’.
Do not touch, rub or irritate the treated area.
When washing and cleansing, use a gentle soap or perfume free cleanser and gently pat the area dry to avoid dislodging any crusts or scabs.
Avoid activities for 48 hours that stimulate blood flow following vascular treatments e.g. exercise, hot showers, hot baths, spicy foods and alcohol.
Avoid activities for 48 hours that may irritate or dislodge any crusts or scabs e.g. swimming, sauna, steam rooms, facial steaming, facial scrubs, waxing and other beauty treatments until the area is completely healed.
Do not fly within 24 hours following a vascular treatment.
You must keep out of the UV light completely during the healing process and as much as possible thereafter.
Once healed, you must cover and protect against sun-exposed areas using a good quality, high factor sunscreen at all times, particularly in summer months.
Avoid the possible cause of vascular blemishes, for example wearing tight fitting glasses, squeezing spots, careless or erratic tweezing or blowing your nose too vigorously.
Avoid using any possible skin sensitisers or irritants such as perfumes, fake tan products and perfumed body lotions until skin is healed.
Post treatment skin will be reddened, possibly a little 'puffy' and you maybe aware of a little tenderness. You will also experience skin tightness and the skin might 'flake' in the first few days. Do not pick at any flaking skin, it should be left to shed naturally.
Use the products given to you for 3 days after.
Resume normal skincare routine 3 days after treatment.
Do keep out of the sun for 48 hours after treatment.
Use over 30 factor sunscreen long term and keep out of direct sunlight to maximise long term results.
Do use a clean pillow case for your bed and clean towels immediately after treatment.
Don't touch the skin unnecessarily immediately post treatment, this will be important to avoid any post treatment infection.
Don't apply any makeup for 24 hours after treatment.
Don't use harsh perfumed, astringent, AHA or alcohol containing products in the area for 3 days after treatment.
Don't go swimming or in chlorinated water for 1 week after treatment.
Don't engage in any heavy exercise sessions for 2 days after treatment.
Don't have any other clinical treatments for 1-4 weeks post treatment.
Don't shave or use any after-shaving type products over the area for 3 days post treatment.
Don't allow any pets to lick the area that has been treated - this is likely to lead to infection.
You will be having a skin treatment on the day of your appointment. Please follow the instructions below to prepare.
Use of Alumier MD home care products prior to your peel is recommended to prepare the skin, allow for better treatment results and reduce the risk of complications. Please consult your skin therapist for appropriate recommendations for your skin type and condition.
For best results and reduce the risk of complications, it is recommended that you use Alumier MD products for 10/14 days prior to treatment.
If you are lactating, pregnant or may be pregnant consult your doctor before receiving any treatment.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
Avoid the use of retinoid products (e.g retinol, Retin-A, Tazorac) and high levels of AHA and BHA products for approximately 7 days prior to the treatment.
Consult your doctor before temporarily discontinuing the use of any prescribed medication.
Alumier MD skin treatments result in minimal to no down time but can create dramatic and visible results.
Treatment can cause slight redness, tightness, peeling, flaking and temporary dryness. Most patients do not find it necessary to apply make up, as the skin will be smooth, dewy and radiant following your treatment.
You have just received an Alumier MD skin treatment.
Due to the nature of these treatments, you should not necessarily expect to 'peel'. However, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localised areas for 3 to 7 days. You may also experience residual redness, which lasts in most patients from 1 to 12 hours.
It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilise and rest over night. However, makeup can be applied, if necessary.
Tonight your skin will feel 'tight' and 'pulled'. Although you may or may not actually 'peel' it is likely that you will feel light 'exfoliation'. It may take 2 or more treatments to target the deeper layers of skin to loosen and 'peel'.
Avoid direct sunlight exposure and excessive heat.
Only use the following skin care products for 5 to 7 days post treatment.
AM Routine
Step 1: SensiCalm Cleanser.
Step 2: Recovery Balm.
Step 3: Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen.
PM Routine
Step 1: SensiCalm Cleanser.
Step 2: Recovery Balm.
Discontinue use of any products that irritates your skin and contact your skin therapist.
IMPORTANT: KEEP SKIN HYDRATED. HYDRATION IS THE KEY TO PROPER HEALING.
DO NOT cleanse your skin in the evening of your treatment.
DO NOT pick or pull at any flaking skin
DO NOT tan or use tanning booth for at least 14 days post peel.
DO NOT have electrolysis, waxing, threading or any other form of hair removal for 7 days post treatment.
DO NOT use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT use retinoids acid, AHA or BHA for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT have laser hair removal, photo facials, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 14 days post peel.
DO NOT apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
DO NOT hot tubs, steam rooms, sauna, and/or excessively hot showers for 2 days post peel.
DO NOT go swimming for 2 days post peel.
DO NOT participate in aerobic exercise for 2 days after post peel.
It is recommended for you to adhere to the following advice after the treatment. Failure to do so may affect the results.
Do not wear any heavy make up.
No swimming.
No facial waxing.
No exercise.
No sauna, sunbeds or sun exposure.
No botox, collagen injections or dermal fillers.
Do not use any anti-ageing creams, AHAs, glycolics, retinol or exfoliating products.
During the course of the treatments an SPF 30 must be worn at all times and exposure to UV should be avoided.
Regular moisturiser applications are vital to replenish and prevent the skin from becoming dry and peeling.
Drink plenty of water before and after treatments.
If your skin feels hot, splash with cold water, pat dry and moisturise regularly with a gentle hydrating moisturiser.
Skin may appear red after treatment, especially as if it is your first. This is perfectly normal and any redness will generally subside within 72 hours.
Do use sun protection during the day, regardless of the weather.
Do not have any other facial treatments whilst undergoing your treatment course.
Do not use any exfoliating products for at least one week after the treatment.
It is important to follow these simple steps carefully for at least 24 hours after epilation treatment. This will help reduce the risk of infection and promote healing.
If your skin is sensitive, continue with aftercare until the skin returns to normal. Always contact me if you are unsure.
You may experience slight redness and a feeling of warmth in the area treated immediately after treatment, which will normally subside within 48 hours, providing you follow the instructions below.
In the evening following your appointment, gently cleanse the area with cool water; then apply an antiseptic aftercare lotion or gel. This may be purchased at the Skin Centre or at a local chemist.
The following activities should be avoided for the first 24 hours, as they may cause irritation.
Touching the treated area
Swimming, sunbathing, exercise or use of sunbed
Heat treatments such as saunas or steam rooms
Stop use of AHA, BHA, e.g. Glycolic acid, Lactic acid and Retin A based products
Harsh soaps or exfoliant cleansers and astringents
Highly perfumed body sprays, perfumes
Make-up applied directly to the treated area will introduce bacteria into the hair follicle
Shaving or depilatory creams immediately in the area
Other topical medications - please refer to the patient leaflet enclosed with the product.
Starting a few days after your appointment scrub the skin 3 times a week in the bath or shower using a body scrub or exfoliating mitt. Also, moisture every day, which will keep the skin supple and help new hairs to grow through normally.
You may notice a small amount of regrowth after a week or so. It can take up to 4 treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives better results. Hair needs to be at least 1/2 cm before it can be successfully removed by waxing; PLEASE DO NOT SHAVE between appointments.
To maintain a smooth appearance it's recommended you have a regular wax every 4-6 weeks
