PicoWay Pre-Care Instructions 

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•Confirm that you are not currently on any photosensitizing medications. Accutane must be discontinued for at least 6 months prior to laser treatments. Other photosensitive medications, including antibiotics, will need to be avoided before and during the duration of laser treatments. Your skin care professional will advise you of the necessary precautions if this is applicable to you.
•Inform your skin care professional if there are any changes in your initial medical/medication history to enable accurate updates of your secure and confidential file.
•Neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport or similar) or fillers should be administered post-treatment or a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your treatment for neurotoxins and 4 weeks prior for fillers.
•Please let us know about any recent sun exposure to the area being treated. Avoid unprotected sun exposure, tanning beds and self-tanning creams for a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks prior and post session.
•Apply a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) mineral sunblock whenever the area being treated is exposed to the sun. Reapply every 3 to 5 hours or after being in water. 
•Ensure you inform GloUp Med Spa if you have a history of hyperpigmentation.
•Vitamin A or retinol products must be discontinued for a minimum of 7 days prior to facial laser treatments and 7 days after treatment.

•Using a good skin care regime at home can help to prep your skin for the upcoming treatment. Using medical grade skin care can create an overall healthier canvas for us to treat and give you a better outcome.
•Heat from certain treatments may trigger cold sores. If you are prone to cold sores (herpes simplex 1) in the area to be treated, you may need an anti-viral prescription prior to having the treatment. Laser treatments cannot be performed during herpes breakouts, if in the treatment area.

 

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Post-Treatment Instructions

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•Treated area may feel like a sunburn for a few hours, use a cold compress if needed
•Redness and swelling may take 24-72 hours to resolve.
•Avoid exercising, hot tubs, or anything else that could cause excess heat or perspiration to the treated area for 24 hours following treatment.
•Gently cleanse the skin and avoid any scrubs or active ingredients for a minimum of 3 days
•Always apply a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) mineral sunscreen daily (physical sunscreen SPF 50 is recommended for the face) or whenever area is exposed to the sun, during and after the course of treatment.
•Mineral makeup (recommended) may be applied after the treatment, ensuring a physical sunscreen of at least SPF 30 (SPF 50 recommended) is under your makeup.
•It is imperative to avoid direct and/or unprotected sun exposure, including tanning beds and self-tanning lotions, to reduce the possibility of hyper or hypo pigmentation (dark or light spots).

•Skin that has been exposed to the sun cannot be treated with a laser for at least 2-4 weeks, as melanin in the skin becomes activated and increases risks for burns and pigmentation changes.

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​For additional questions, please call or text 918-504-8902.