CLEAR - Pre and Post Care
Pre Treatment Instructions
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If you are taking Accutane or have in the last 6 months, have a pacemaker or any electronic device implanted, or are pregnant you may not be treated
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Avoid sun exposure and tanning. Sunburned skin will not be treated
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Stop using all skin irritants (glycolic, salicylic acids, benzoyl peroxide, retinol product such as Retin A, Triluma, Differin, and Vitamin C) on the area’s being treated 2-3 days prior to treatment
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Avoid Botox 2 weeks prior to treatment
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Advise staff of current and prior medical conditions and or treatment
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Advise staff of current medications including antibiotics. Certain antibiotics (i.e. Tetracycline and Doxycycline) can make your skin photosensitive)
Post Treatment Instructions
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DO NOT PICK!!! This may cause hyperpigmentation or scarring
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If the area is still red/irritated by the end of the day, apply a cold compress for 10 minutes then moisturize with LUX MD
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When to use LUX MD:
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Wait 24hrs until crust occurs. Then apply LUX MD 2-3 times daily until healed or pink is gone. This may be used up to 4-6 weeks or longer if desired.
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If skin tags or fibromas were treated, do not apply LUX MD until the lesions fall off. Then begin LUX MD 2-3 times daily until healed.
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Post treatment skin will be pink and very sensitive. Down time (crusting) is approximately 7-10 days. Capillaries may take up to 14 days.
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Do not apply makeup, creams, lotions, oils or essential oils for 24-48 hours to treated area
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Avoid steam rooms, vigorous exercise or hot tubs for 24-48 hours following treatment
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Avoid direct sunlight immediately following treatment. SPF 30 or higher sunscreen must be applied 10 minutes prior to sun exposure and worn everyday rain or shine
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DO NOT USE retinol or any form of vitamin A or peeling, scrubbing or bleaching products until fully healed. Use mild products without any alcohol.
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Pat dry instead of rubbing to prevent premature removal of crusting
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Keep skin clean and protected to avoid infection
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If skin becomes painful or redness persist, please contact us immediately
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After crust sloughs off, the skin may be pink as it is fresh skin. Continue use of LUX MD for up to 6 weeks. To further speed the blending process, chemical exfoliation & enzymes may be performed. Products with Vitamin C, Glycolic/Lactic and Vitamin A will help as well.