Before starting your laser journey, it’s important to know how to prepare and care for your skin to ensure the safest and most effective results. Certain treatments and skincare ingredients can make your skin more sensitive or interfere with your laser session, so giving your skin the right amount of time to recover between treatments …
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
Preparing your skin properly before a laser session helps reduce sensitivity and ensures even, effective results. Please avoid the following within the recommended timeframes before your appointment:
- 2 days before: No topical retinols, AHA/BHA peels, exfoliating products, or vitamin C.
- 3 days before: No eyebrow waxing or brow lamination.
- 5 days before: No Botox injections.
- 1 week before: No fake tan, lip blush, or nanoblading/microblading.
- 10 days before: No dermal fillers.
- 2 weeks before: No laser treatments, mesotherapy, or dermaplaning.
- 3 weeks before: No BBL treatments.
- 1 month before: No PRP, cryotherapy, RevLite laser, chemical peels, microneedling, RF microneedling/Morpheus, fractional CO2, HIFU, or radiofrequency treatments.
Post-Treatment Care
After your laser session, your skin will be more delicate and requires gentle care. Following these guidelines helps your skin heal properly and maintain your results:
- 2 days after: Avoid topical retinols, AHA/BHA peels, exfoliating products, vitamin C, Botox, fillers, lip blush, and nanoblading/microblading.
- 3 days after: Avoid eyebrow waxing or brow lamination.
- 2 weeks after: Avoid dermaplaning.
- 3 weeks after: Avoid BBL treatments.
- 1 month after: Avoid PRP, cryotherapy, RevLite laser, chemical peels, microneedling, RF microneedling/Morpheus, fractional CO2, HIFU, and radiofrequency treatments.
Final Thoughts
Following these simple timeframes helps your skin recover naturally and ensures your laser results last longer. If you’re ever unsure about combining treatments or using active skincare products, check with your practitioner before booking your next session.
