PRE & POST TREATMENT INFORMATION
If you have any concerns about your treatment, please feel free to contact the clinic at any time on 07 5509 0081.
The pre and post treatment instructions below are aimed at getting the best possible result from your treatments.
Pre and Post Treatment information for prescription-based treatments will be sent to you directly - due to new TGA regulations we are no longer able to unable to put them online.
PRE & POST TREATMENT INFORMATION
We are no longer permitted to place pre and post care information about prescription medications on our website. as of January 2024.
We will therefore provide this information to you in several other ways:
1. In person at your consultation
2. By email after a video consultation
3. By a link in an SMS following your consultation and upon booking the actual treatment
We are also happy to discuss any concerns that you may raise by phone.
Please contact the team on 07 5509 0081 or 07 5509 0082 if you have any concerns.
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Before you attend your appointment, please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • No sunburn • Avoid Retinol for 3 days prior • If you are on acne medication, please check suitability for treatment with our team before your appointment ACNE – For optimum results: • Issada Gentle Daily Cleanser or Issada Salicylic Cleanser (Daily)• Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (2-3 times weekly) • Issada Breakout Control Gel (as needed) • Issada Calming Pro biotic Moisturiser (Morning and Night) | Jessner Peels • If Jessner Peel applied, do not wet the skin for 12 hours Jessner & All other Acne Peels • Avoid exercise and sweating for 24 hours • Avoid hot shower/steam/sauna • SPF 50+ for 2 weeksGentle skincare products 3 days post-treatment • Drink 8 glasses of water a day to hydrate the skin |
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There is no pre-treatment preparation but we cannot treat you if any of the following: • Photo-sensitising medication • Photosensitive eczema• Open wounds and sores• Pacemaker• Auto-Immune Disease such as Lupus,• Claustrophobia,• Epilepsy • Active Cancer | Apply Sunscreen |
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Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: We cannot treat if you have: • Open wounds or infection in the treatment area (except acne) • Sunburn or inflamed skin • Had laser in the treatment area within the last 2-4 weeks Ultimate Pigmentation Treatment Peel 2-4 weeks preparation using: • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (evenings) • Issada Even Tone Pigment Serum (AM&PM) • Issada 1% Retinol (evening) • Issada 25% C Serum (AM) Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin- A 2 weeks before treatment Jessner's Peel • No prep necessary but cease cosmeceutical retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin-A two weeks before treatment Ageless Peel Prep Two weeks of preparation using: • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub(PM) • Issada 1% Retinol (PM) • Issada 25% Vitamin C (AM) Cease cosmeceutical retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin-A 2 weeks before treatment Glycolic Peel • No Prep Necessary Pumpkin Enzymatic Peel • No Preparation Required | Ultimate Pigmentation Peel & Jessner Peels Do not allow to get wet for 12 hours (no sweat or water) All Peels:• Avoid exercise and sweating for 24 hours • Avoid hot shower/steam/sauna on the day of treatment • SPF 50+ for 2 weeks • Gentle skincare products 3 days post-treatment • Drink 8 glasses of water a day to hydrate the skin |
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Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • No sunburn or irritation in the treatment area • No chemical peels within the last 6 weeks | • Avoid direct sunlight for 7 days • Avoid alcohol-based skin products for the first 24 hours as that can make your skin extremely dry • Avoid heavy exercise, hot showers and Sauna for 24 hours • Apply Issada Hyaluronic Serum for 5-7 days• Issada Daily Gentle Cleanser morning and evening • Do not apply make-up for at least 12 hours. |
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Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Cease cosmeceutical strength retinol 3 days prior to treatment • Cease prescription-strength retinol 7 days prior to treatment • No sunburn, irritation or open wounds in the treatment area • No laser hair removal or laser rejuvenation treatment in the area within the last 4 weeks • No laser resurfacing in the treatment area in the past 6 months • No chemical peels within the last 4 weeks • No Roaccutane or Gold Therapy in last 6 months | • Avoid sun exposure, solarium and exercise for 48 hours • Avoid active skincare such as Retinol and Glycolic for 72 hours • Apply Issada SPF 50+ on the day after treatment and continue for 7 days • Use Issada Enzyme Moisturiser from day 3 onwards |
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Before you attend your appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: Avoid the following 2 weeks prior to treatment: • Sunburn• Laser treatments • Waxing, depilatory cream within the last one week | Avoid excessive heat/Sweating/Hot showers/Saunas |
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Before you attend your appointment, please ensure that you have prepared as follows: Using the following: • Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (evenings) | • Apply cold packs and our recommended recovery cream to assist with redness and reduce the sensation of ‘sunburn’. • Avoid using skincare containing AHA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Retinol for 3- 5 days• Avoid sun exposure and solarium treatments for at least 2 weeks post-treatment as you will be more susceptible to sunburn and pigmentation • Apply SPF50+ sunscreen throughout the day for 1 – 2 weeks after treatment • Avoid excessive heat/ hot showers/sweating & saunas for 24 hours • Use Issada Hyaluronic serum for 7-10 days• Issada Daily Gentle Cleanser morning and evening• Issada Recovery Cream• Issada Calming Pro Biotic Moisturiser (AM & PM) |
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Before you attend your laser hair removal appointment please ensure that you have prepared as follows: • Exfoliate the area to remove dead skin build up and any fake tan • Shave the area 12-24 hours before your treatment. This is important as the laser will then be able to see the blunt end of the hair which will attract the laser light effectively • No chemical peels, laser, IPL or radio-frequency treatments in the area for 2 weeks prior • We cannot treat if you have sunburn so avoid sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior • No melanin injections within 6 months of your treatment as this can cause a burn • No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated • Do not wax, pluck or use depilatory creams for four weeks prior to laser treatment (or the laser will not see the hair so you will waste your money). | • Use cool water, ice packs and our recommended post-laser cream to sooth any redness or irritation • Gently exfoliate with Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing scrub 5 days after treatment to avoid ingrown hairs • Avoid shaving the treated area for 24 hours • No waxing plucking, exfoliation, excessive sweating, hot saunas or showers for 24 hours • Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for 7 days as the area will have increased susceptibility to sunburn and pigmentation • Apply SPF50+ liberally for at least a week after treatment (better still, every day forever as a protection against ageing). |
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Before you attend your appointment, please ensure that you have prepared as follows: LASER / IPL FOR PIGMENTATION (PHOTO FACIAL) 2-4 weeks preparation using:• Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub (evenings)• Issada Even Tone Pigment Serum (AM&PM)• Issada 1% Retinol (evening)• Issada 25% C Serum (AM) • Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin- A 2 weeks before treatment• No chemical peels, laser or radio frequency treatments for four weeks prior • Exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin build up or consider booking an express microdermabrasion immediately before your laser treatment • Exfoliate and remove any fake tan on the skin • Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior • No melanin injections within six months • No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated VASCULARITY / VEINS & FLUSHING 2 weeks preparation using: • Issada 1% Retinol (PM) • Issada 25% C Serum (AM) • Cease retinol 3 days before treatment and prescription Retin-A two weeks before treatment • No chemical peels, laser or radio-frequency treatments for four weeks prior • Exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin build-up and any fake tan • Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior • No melanin injections within six months • No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated | ALL LASER TREATMENTS • Use cool water, ice-packs and our recommended post-laser cream to soothe any redness or irritation • You may gently exfoliate with Issada 14% Glycolic Polishing Scrub afterafter five days • In the first 24 hours avoid shaving, waxing plucking, exfoliation, excessive sweating, hot saunas or showers • For one-week post-treatment avoid sun exposure and sunbeds as the area will have increased susceptibility to sunburn and pigmentation • Apply SPF50+ liberally for at least a week (and preferably forever as your best defence against ageing). |
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT - NO MATTER HOW SMALL - PLEASE CALL 07 5509 0081 SO THAT WE CAN ADVISE YOU FURTHER
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