Pre-Treatment

**This treatment requires pre-numbing. Please arrive 45 minutes early for your appointment so that you can have time to be adequately numb. This time is not built into your appointment, so if you do not arrive early we may not be able to do the treatment for you. If you are unable to arrive 45 minutes early for your appointment, please contact our office by phone (858-230-2876) to arrange an alternate numbing plan. Please tell your provider if you have any allergies to numbing medications.*

You may not be a good candidate for this treatment if you have any of the following conditions. Please contact the office or your provider if you are unsure if you should have this treatment performed.

  • If you have a history of COLD SORES, please make sure your provider is aware of this ahead of time. You may require a prescription medication prior to your appointment in order to decrease the risk of recurrence.
  • History of COVID vaccine in the past 2 weeks or plan on getting it in the following 2 weeks after treatment
  • Avoid any skin treatments such as electrolysis, waxing, IPL, or microdermabrasion in the 4 weeks prior to your treatment.
  • It is not necessary to stop retinol products beforehand.
  • Make sure the office or your provider is aware if you want to add PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) to your session. PRP enhances results by using your blood’s natural rejuvenating properties such as increased cell repair and collagen production. Optimal results from PRP requires avoidance of NSAID type medications (aspirin, IBuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, and any anti-inflammatory supplements) for 1 WEEK BEFORE, and after the treatment.

Post-Treatment

  • Avoid exercise for 24 hours
  • Do not wash or apply products to your face for 6 hours afterwards

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