PICOGENESIS PREP + AFTERCARE

PREPARATION

Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment
Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved
No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment
- Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)
Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment
History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment
History of a histamine flare response may necessitate antihistamine dosage prior to treatment.

Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage
Cold compresses or chilled gel packs may be applied post treatment
Bruising, redness, petechiae and swelling may occur and resolve with time
Treated pigment will turn darker (brown to black) within 24-48 hours.
- Do not pick at treated areas.
- Treated pigment will exfoliate off the face in approximately 1 week.
- Treated pigment will exfoliate off the body in approximately 2-3 weeks.

Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment
- Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.
Multiple treatments are required
Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, localized rash with or without redness, itching, etc.)
Consult with clinic about when to resume skin care regime.