BBL PRE & POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOUR ALASTIN PROCEDURE KIT

PRE-TREATMENT:
• Please refrain from any chemical exfoliators (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, retinols, retinoids) a few days prior to treatment.
• Please be sure to shave the treated area 24 hours prior to your appointment.
• Please refrain from any blood thinning medications (like aspirin) and alcohol consumption 48 hours prior.
• Slight swelling can occur due to your body’s histamine response. You may choose to take an anti-histamine (Claritin, Zyrtec) an hour prior to treatment to minimize potential swelling.

FOR 72 HOURS PLEASE REFRAIN FROM:
• Exercise or any sweat inducing activities.
• Hot showers.
• Saunas.

POST-TREATMENT:

IMMEDIATELY AFTER:
• Your skin will have a warm sensation that is similar to a sunburn for about 1-2 hours. This is normal and expected.
• Mild to moderate redness is expected.
• You may use an ice pack on the skin and off for a few minutes at a time using ice too frequently could cause adverse swelling.

1–2 HOURS AFTER:
• Once your heat has subsided please apply Alastin Skin Nectar followed by Alastin Ultra Light Moisturizer that is included in your post procedure kit.
• Please keep the skin protected by wearing a hat when outdoors. Please refrain from prolonged sun exposure and try to stay indoors the day of treatment.

THE NIGHT OF TREATMENT
• It is recommended to take a Benadryl prior to bed to minimize swelling that may occur overnight.
• If you are prone to swelling – you may wish to sleep with your head propped up slightly to also minimize swelling.

THE MORNING AFTER:
• Gently wash your face with Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream and lukewarm water. Do not scrub.
• Apply Alastin Skin Nectar, Ultra Light Moisturizer and SilkShield Sunscreen. Not wearing SPF especially during the healing process could cause adverse hyper/hypopigmentation and scarring.
• Please refrain from makeup for at least 24 hours. 48 hours is preferred.

FOR 1 WEEK PLEASE:
• Gently wash your face with Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream and lukewarm water. Do not scrub.
• Apply Alastin Skin Nectar, Ultra Light Moisturizer, and SilkShield Sunscreen.
• Be gentle to all treated areas. Do not scratch/pick/scrub at the skin.
• Avoid chemical and physical exfoliators.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
• Reapply SPF every 2 hours.

*It is important to follow the specific aftercare instructions provided to ensure the best possible healing and results*