Treatment Prep & Aftercare

Before your treatment

• Ensure the treatment area is cleanly shaved (24 hours prior).

• Avoid the application of deodorants, body oils and moisturiser to the treatment area (24 hours prior)

• Avoid the application of Vitamin A/Retinol products to the treatment area (1 week prior)

• Allow 4 weeks prior to your treatment if you have had direct sun exposure. (Any kind of tanning or active sunbathing, with or without SPF). Allow 2 weeks prior to your treatment if you have had incidental sun exposure  (stayed in the shade for the majority of the time during sunny periods, with or without SPF on).

• Avoid the application of fake tan and tanning products such as self-tanning moisturiser (2 weeks prior)

• Avoid the use of sun beds (4 weeks prior)

• Avoid skin treatments to the treatment area such as skin needling, chemical peels and resurfacing treatments (2 weeks prior), and Skinstitut Peel Accelerator, Skinstitut Skin AHA Enzymatic Micro Peel & LED, Skinstitut Ageless Peel and Melanopro Peel (4 weeks prior)

• Avoid the use of tanning drugs such as Melanotan II (6 months prior)

2 weeks prior to treatment:

• No Cosmetic Injectable treatments
• Avoid excess direct sun exposure
• No waxing or Laser Hair Removal/IPL treatments on the face

1 week prior to treatment:

• No depilatory use on face

3 days prior to treatment:

• Stop using active ingredients on the skin
• No Chemical Peel treatments

Before your appointment

This treatment is not suitable for all skin types, clients are required to have a complimentary consultation prior to treatment to determine suitability. At your complimentary consultation, your therapist will create a tailored preparation plan based on your skin type. Adhering to your preparation plan is key to achieving optimum results from your Skin Needling treatment.

2 weeks prior to treatment:

• Avoid Laser Hair Removal, waxing, depilatory creams, and IPL treatments on the face

• Avoid Cosmetic Grade Peels

• Avoid Cosmetic Injectables

• Avoid sun exposure, always wear SPF

For clients prone to hyperpigmentation, we advise you to prep the skin with a melanin inhibitor such as the Skinstitut® Even Blend serum, this includes all skin types capable of producing melanin. This will help reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation after the treatment.

1 week prior to treatment:

• Avoid exfoliators, acids, and any retinol or vitamin A-based products.

Before your treatment

Calm & Hydrate Peel

• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 14 days prior to your appointment

• No waxing, depilatory creams at least 14 days prior to your appointment

• Avoid laser and skin treatments at least 14 days prior

• Avoid exfoliators, acids, and any retinol or vitamin A-based products. at least 7 days prior

Clear & Bright Peel

• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 14 days prior to your appointment

• No waxing, depilatory creams at least 14 days prior to your appointment

• Avoid laser and skin treatments at least 14 days prior

• Avoid exfoliators, acids, and any retinol or vitamin A-based products at least 7 days prior

• Preparation is required for clients who are prone to hyperpigmentation or have medium to dark skin tones (Glycolic 12% Cleanser, Skinstitut® Even Blend serum) for at least 4 weeks

Anti-Ageing Peel

• Preparation is required for clients who are prone to hyperpigmentation or have medium to dark skin tones (Glycolic 12% Cleanser, Skinstitut® Even Blend serum) for at least 4 weeks. Clients are required to use a Retinol serum at least 4 weeks prior to their appointment.

Advanced Brightening & Clearing Peel

• Preparation is required for clients with active products (Glycolic 12% Cleanser, Skinstitut® Even Blend Serum, Retinol) for at least 4 weeks (not suitable for medium to dark skin tones and prone to hyperpigmentation)

Before your treatment

2 weeks prior to treatment:

• No Cosmetic Injectable treatments
• Avoid excess direct sun exposure
• No waxing or Laser Hair Removal/IPL treatments on the face

1 week prior to treatment:

• No depilatory use on face

3 days prior to treatment:

• Stop using active ingredients on the skin
• No Chemical Peel treatments

Before your treatment

2 weeks prior to treatment:

• No direct sun exposure and daily use of SPF 50+.

Before your appointment

1 week prior to treatment:

• Avoid prescription topical Vitamin A or Hydroquinone

• Avoid exfoliating products

2 weeks prior to treatment:

• Avoid fake tan, solarium, or tanning drugs such as Melanotan

• Avoid hair removal including electrolysis, waxing, and depilatory use

• Avoid direct sun exposure and ensure daily use of SPF 50

4 weeks prior to treatment:

• Avoid Laser, IPL treatments, and skin treatments including Cosmetic Grade Peels and Skin Needling

Before your treatment

2 weeks prior to treatment:

• Avoid direct sun exposure and use of Skinstitut® Age Defence SPF 50+ sunscreen.

• Avoid Laser, IPL, and Skin Needling/Cosmetic Grade Peels

• Avoid electrolysis, facial waxing, and depilatory use

• Fake tan, solarium, or tanning drugs such as Melanotan

1 week prior to treatment:

• Avoid prescription topical Vitamin A or Hydroquinone

Before your treatment

Clients should avoid any treatments that exfoliate or irritate the skin 4 weeks prior to treatment. This includes laser, skin needling, peels, and skin resurfacing treatments

• No Vitamin A 2 days prior to your BBL treatment

• No sun exposure or fake tan 2 weeks prior to treatment

Before your treatment

Clients should avoid any treatments that exfoliate or irritate the skin 4 weeks prior to treatment. This includes laser, skin needling, peels, and skin resurfacing treatments

• No Vitamin A 2 days prior to your BBL treatment

• No sun exposure or fake tan 2 weeks prior to treatment

Before your treatment

For clients with medium to dark skin tones, we recommend prepping the skin with a melanin inhibitor such as the Skinstitut® Even Blend serum. This will help reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation after the treatment.

Before your treatment

You need to avoid high-intensity products for 12 hours prior to your Kleresca® treatment. These include:

• Glycolic Cleanser 12%

• L-Lactic Cleanser

• Glycolic Scrub 14%

• Even Blend Serum

• Vitamin C 100%

• Retinol Serum

• Any other skincare product that contains alpha or beta hydroxy acids and retinol.

Remember to avoid excessive sun exposure prior to your treatment.

Before your treatment

• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 14 days prior to your appointment

• No waxing, depilatory creams at least 14 days prior to your appointment

• Avoid laser and skin treatments at least 14 days prior

• Avoid exfoliators, acids, and any retinol or vitamin A-based products. at least 7 days prior

• Avoid Cosmetic Aesthetic treatments min 2-4 weeks prior

• As an advanced peeling program with active ingredients, it is not advised to be undertaken if your skin is not used to hydroxy acids and retinol. Your skin therapist may suggest homecare products or treatments to prepare your skin for the best results

2  Weeks Before Treatment

Avoid facial treatments:

• Chemical peels

• HydraFacials

• Laser treatments

• Skin Needling

1 Week Before Treatment

Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements, unless prescribed by your doctor:

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

• Naproxen (Aleve)

• Fish oil

• Vitamin E

• Ginkgo biloba

• Ginseng

• Garlic

• St. John's Wort

Why? These can increase the risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site.

24–48 Hours Before

• No alcohol — it thins the blood and increases bruising risk.

• Avoid intense workouts or facial massages right before treatment.

 Day of Treatment

• Arrive with a clean face – no makeup, moisturizers, or sunscreen.

• Wear comfortable clothing.

• Eat a light meal before your appointment to avoid light-headedness.

2  Weeks Before Treatment

Avoid facial treatments:

• Chemical peels

• HydraFacials

• Laser treatments

• Skin Needling

1 Week Before Treatment

Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements, unless prescribed by your doctor:

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

• Naproxen (Aleve)

• Fish oil

• Vitamin E

• Ginkgo biloba

• Ginseng

• Garlic

• St. John's Wort

Why? These can increase the risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site.

24–48 Hours Before

• No alcohol — it thins the blood and increases bruising risk.

• Avoid intense workouts or facial massages right before treatment.

 Day of Treatment

• Arrive with a clean face – no makeup, moisturizers, or sunscreen.

• Wear comfortable clothing.

• Eat a light meal before your appointment to avoid light-headedness.