PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Stop using Retin-A, retinol, or retinoids 7 days before your appointment and avoid using them on or near the area for 30 days after
If you take blood thinners, you must have written approval from your doctor to stop them and be off them for 3 full days before your appointment
Do not take aspirin, green tea, vitamin E, or herbal supplements for 3 days prior to your appointment. If aspirin is prescribed daily, written doctor approval is required before stopping
If you are undergoing any form of cancer treatment, you must wait until treatment is complete before scheduling
Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment
Please come in loose clothing on treatment area
Not following these instructions may affect healing and results
POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST FEW DAYS (CRITICAL HEALING PERIOD)
Wear loose, breathable clothing to minimize friction
Avoid sun exposure and sweating
Keep the area mostly dry. If needed, cleanse gently with water only — no soap
Apply the hemp oil provided in a very light layer twice daily, using clean hands or a clean Q-tip
5-7 Days Initial swelling, puffiness, bruising, dry patches, and tenderness may occur but will subside. Color will appear darker for 5–7 days before fading up to 70%
FIRST 7–14 DAYS
Keep the treated area as dry as possible, day and night.
Do not rub, scrub, or pick the area.
Allow any flaking or light scabbing to shed naturally.
Avoid direct sun exposure for 7 days.
SKINCARE & ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
7 Days - No makeup, self-tanner, or body products on the area
Avoid Retin-A, glycolic acids, exfoliants, or active skincare during healing
14 Days - No swimming pools, ocean, hot tubs, or soaking
Avoid tanning beds and prolonged sun exposure. Apply sunscreen to protect new emerging skin
Resume workouts gradually after sweating restrictions are lifted
WHAT IS NORMAL
Mild redness, swelling, itching, tightness, light scabbing, or dryness
Stretch marks may initially appear darker or more textured
Skin changes occur gradually as collagen rebuilds
Full healing between sessions takes approximately 4 weeks
CAUTIONS
Small bumps or heat-rash-like reactions may occur and usually resolve on their own
Contact us if irritation is excessive or prolonged
