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Before your appointment
- Schedule a consultation with a qualified skincare professional to discuss your specific skin concerns and treatment goals. A one-time non-refundable fee of $40.00 is required for all new patient consults.
- Inform the skincare professional about any existing medical conditions, allergies, or medications you are currently taking.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds for at least two weeks before the treatment.
- Avoid Accutane 6 months prior to treatments.
After your appointment
- Scabs must NOT be picked, pulled, or removed. Removal may leave red markings on the skin lasting several months.
- Do not touch the treated area unless necessary. Segments may open and cause capillary bleeding if the skin is stretched or rubbed.
- 24 hours after treatment cold compresses may be used, do not put ice directly on the skin.
- Cleanse area very gently with a mild cleanser, do NOT use face cloth or facial brush.
- Skin Tag Treatment Avoid exfoliators for 1 week.
- Do NOT use sauna, hot tubs, whirlpool, or swimming pool 48 hours after treatment.
- Do NOT partake in strenuous physical activity and exercise for 48 hours following treatment.
- The increase in blood flow may rupture the cloth in the capillary and cause treatment failure.
- Do NOT take aspirin 48 hours after treatment.
- Apply a thin layer of Cytoderma gel to affected areas morning and evening. Once scabbing has formed start applying Vitamin E liquid 400 units, 3-5 times a day or more until completely healed.
- Apply SPF to treated area every two hours and avoid sun exposure and outdoor activities until healed.
- Avoid tanning beds.
- Avoid makeup for the first 24 hours.