BBL Pre & Post Care Instructions with Your Alastin Skincare
PRE TREATMENT:
• Please refrain from any chemical exfoliators (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, retinols, retinoids) a few days prior to treatment.
• Please do not have any active tan or artificial tanners on the skin. Skin that has either of these is untreatable for 2-4 weeks. Skin must be at baseline color prior to treatment.
• Please refrain from any blood thinning medications (if approved by your physician or ordering provider) and alcohol consumption 48 hours prior.
• Let your treatment provider know if you have taken any antibiotics within the last two weeks or any medications that make you photosensitive.
• If you have a history of cold sores we must prophylactically treat you with an anti-viral medication prior to and after treatment.
POST TREATMENT:
IMMEDIATELY AFTER
• Your skin will have a warm sensation that is similar to a sunburn for about 1-2 hours. This is a normal and expected response.
• Mild to moderate redness and darkening of pigment is also expected.
• Please keep the skin protected by wearing a hat when outdoors. Avoid peak sun hours (10am–2pm). Please refrain from prolonged sun exposure and try to stay indoors the rest of the day.
THE NIGHT OF TREATMENT
• Gently wash your face with Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream and lukewarm water. Do not scrub.
• Apply Alastin Skin Nectar, Ultra Light Moisturizer.
• If you are prone to swelling – you may wish to sleep with your head propped up slightly to also minimize swelling.
• If very itchy or “tight” in treated area, can take OTC antihistamine (Benadryl preferred at night).
THE MORNING AFTER - DAY 2 THROUGH DAY 7
• Don’t be alarmed if you wake up swollen! This is normal and severity of swelling varies from person to person. The swelling will continue to reduce throughout the day. Stay hydrated! You may take an antihistamine (claritin, zyrtec, allegra) to help reduce swelling.
• 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 (liberally). Not wearing SPF especially during the healing process could cause adverse hyper/hypopigmentation and scarring. Please apply liberally.
• Follow these steps for a week. Do not pick/rub or scrub at the skin (no matter how badly you want to!)
ONCE FULLY HEALED FROM YOUR TREATMENT WE RECOMMEND
• DAY 10 and after: Using a skin brightener and retinol additionally prevent and clear any pigmentation concerns.
• Apply Revision C+ Correcting Complex in the morning and DEJ Night Face Cream (or any retinol) is recommended at night.
• Using an SPF liberally (two pumps) with a minimum of 30 every day, especially when driving. It’s important to protect your investment. We highly recommend Alastin Hydratint or Revision Intellishade SPF’s.
• If your provider recommends additional treatments, please book your next session 4-6 weeks apart from eachother.
Happy healing!
*IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALING AND RESULTS*