1 Month Before the Treatment:

• Avoid facial surgeries (e.g., nose jobs) within the past 6 months.

• Avoid tanning beds, as they may cause pigment discoloration (green/black tones).

• Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments, dermabrasion, or intense skincare treatments.

• Avoid dermal fillers or Botox injections.

• Pause any serums or treatments on the treatment site.

• Discontinue fish oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, Retin A, and other intense skincare products.

2 Weeks Before the Treatment:

• Avoid facial treatments, waxing, tweezing, electrolysis, tanning, or sunburning your face.

• Prevent sickness or having a compromised immune system.

1 Week Before the Treatment:

• Avoid Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen (Tylenol/Acetaminophen is okay).

• Discontinue fish oils, DHA supplements, cayenne, turmeric, vitamin E, and niacin.

• Avoid marijuana and smoking.

• Consult your physician if you need to continue these for medical purposes.

48 Hours Before the Treatment:

• Avoid all blood thinners, caffeine, alcohol, and smoking.

Day of Treatment:

• Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face.

• Ensure you've eaten a meal and are hydrated before the appointment.

• Avoid coffee, alcohol, aspirin, and ibuprofen.

• Do not work out.

On the Treatment Day:

• Gently blot the area with clean tissue to remove excess lymph fluid every 5 minutes until no lymphatic fluid is seen.

• You may apply a cool compress to help reduce redness and swelling but do not allow the freckles to get wet.

Days 1-7:

• Wash gently twice daily with mild antibacterial soap.

• Apply a very small amount of aftercare ointment.

• Avoid products with acids or exfoliants.

• Contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Additional Aftercare Reminders:

• Use a clean pillowcase.

• Allow scabbing to naturally exfoliate—do not pick, rub, or scratch.

• Avoid facials, chemical treatments, or exfoliation for 4 weeks.

• Minimize hot, sweaty exercise for the first week.

• Shield the treated area from sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks; wear a hat outdoors.

• Minimize exposure to hot water for 10 days.

• Avoid swimming or sleeping on your face for 10 days.

• Limit showers to 5 minutes to minimize steam exposure and keep the area dry.

• Do not apply makeup to the treated area until fully healed.