Aftercare
Your Aftercare Guide
Thank you for trusting us with your glow. Tap the treatment you had today to see exactly how to care for your skin, what is normal, and when to reach out.
Questions or something doesn’t feel right? Call or text us at (630) 439-7540. We would always rather hear from you. For trouble breathing, swallowing, sudden vision changes or signs of a stroke, call 911.
Injectables
Botox & DysportNeurotoxin / wrinkle relaxerLip FillerRestylane and hyaluronic acid lip fillerCheek, Chin & Jawline FillerHyaluronic acid dermal fillerUnder Eye FillerTear trough fillerFiller DissolverHyaluronidaseSKINVIVESkin quality microdroplet injectionsSculptraCollagen stimulatorPRP Under EyePlatelet rich plasmaPRP Hair RestorationPlatelet rich plasma for hairKybellaUnder-chin fat reduction
Peels & Facials
Microneedling
Laser & Light
Laser Hair RemovalCandela GentleMax ProIPL PhotofacialIntense pulsed light for sun spots and rednessLaser Sun Spot & Pigment RemovalGentleMax Pro pigment treatmentLaser Vein RemovalGentleMax Pro laser for spider and facial veinsLaser Skin Rejuvenation & TighteningGentleMax Pro skin rejuvenationBody RF ContouringRadiofrequency body sculpting
Injectables
Botox & Dysport
Neurotoxin / wrinkle relaxer
What’s normal
- Small bumps at the injection points for 15 to 30 minutes
- Mild redness, tenderness or a small bruise for 1 to 2 days
- A light headache for a day or two
- Results start in 3 to 5 days and are fully settled by day 10 to 14
Do
- Stay upright for 4 hours (no lying down, reclining or napping)
- Gently use the treated muscles (frown, raise brows) for the first hour
- Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for a headache if needed
- Schedule your 2 week check-in if your injector recommended one
Please avoid
- Touching, rubbing or massaging the area for 4 hours
- Makeup and skincare on the treated area for 4 hours
- Tight hats, headbands or goggles over a treated forehead for 4 hours
- Exercise, heavy lifting, saunas, hot tubs and tanning beds for 24 hours
- Alcohol for 24 hours
- Facials, peels, microneedling or massage for 24 hours (laser on the area for 2 weeks)
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Trouble swallowing, speaking or breathing (call 911)
- Weakness in areas that were not treated
- Vision changes or a drooping eyelid or brow
- Hives, rash, itching or swelling of the face, lips or throat
Next steps: Results last about 3 to 4 months. Book your next touch-up around the 3 month mark to keep lines smooth.
Injectables
Lip Filler
Restylane and hyaluronic acid lip filler
What’s normal
- Lips can look very swollen, firm or slightly uneven for 2 to 3 days, especially the first morning
- Bruising and tenderness for up to a week
- Small lumps you can feel, which soften as the filler settles
- Final shape in about 2 weeks
Do
- Ice 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off during the first hour, then as needed for swelling
- Sleep on your back with your head slightly raised the first night
- Wait until the numbness wears off before eating or drinking hot foods
- Use plain lip balm once the injection points have closed
Please avoid
- Touching, pressing or massaging your lips for the rest of the day
- Kissing, puckering, straws and sucking motions for the rest of the day
- Lipstick and lip products until the next day
- Aspirin, Motrin, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo and garlic supplements for 3 days
- Alcohol, salty, spicy and sugary foods for 24 to 48 hours (they increase swelling)
- Exercise, sun and heat for 3 days
- Dental cleanings for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Skin turning white, gray, blue or blotchy purple, or pain that gets worse instead of better. This can mean the filler is pressing on a blood vessel, so call right away, day or night
- Any change in your vision (call 911)
- Blisters, cold sore breakouts, pus, fever or spreading redness
Next steps: Wait 2 weeks before any touch-up so swelling can fully settle. Most lip filler lasts 6 to 12 months.
Injectables
Cheek, Chin & Jawline Filler
Hyaluronic acid dermal filler
What’s normal
- Swelling, tenderness and bruising for 3 to 7 days
- One side may heal faster than the other
- Mild firmness or small lumps you can feel, which soften over 2 weeks
Do
- Ice 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off during the first hour, then as needed
- Sleep on your back with your head slightly raised for 2 nights
- Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for soreness
- Keep your face clean and wait until the next day for makeup
Please avoid
- Touching, pressing or massaging the area for the rest of the day
- Aspirin, Motrin, fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo and garlic supplements for 3 days
- Alcohol, high-salt and spicy foods for 24 to 48 hours
- Exercise, sun and heat for 3 days
- Retinol for 2 days
- Facials, lasers, microneedling and dental work for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Skin turning white, gray, blue or blotchy purple, or pain that gets worse instead of better. Call right away, day or night
- Any vision change, facial drooping or trouble speaking (call 911)
- Redness, blisters or itching, pus or fever
Next steps: Wait 2 weeks before any enhancements. Results typically last 9 to 18 months depending on the area.
Injectables
Under Eye Filler
Tear trough filler
What’s normal
- Puffiness and bruising under the eyes for up to 1 to 2 weeks
- Mild tenderness when you blink or smile
- Small bumps that settle over 2 weeks
Do
- Ice gently for 10 minutes at a time during the first day
- Sleep on your back with your head raised on 2 pillows for 2 to 3 nights
- Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort
- Wear sunglasses and SPF outdoors
Please avoid
- Rubbing your eyes or pressing under them for 1 week
- Eye makeup and contacts until the next day
- Aspirin, Motrin, fish oil and vitamin E for 3 days
- Alcohol and salty foods for 48 hours (they make puffiness worse)
- Exercise, sun, saunas and heat for 3 days
- Facials or eye-area treatments for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Any change in vision, eye pain or a headache that won’t go away (call right away or 911)
- Skin turning white, gray or dusky, or pain that gets worse
- Swelling that keeps increasing after day 3, pus or fever
Next steps: We’ll see you in 2 weeks to check how everything settled.
Injectables
Filler Dissolver
Hyaluronidase
What’s normal
- Some swelling, redness and bruising for a few days
- The area may look a little flat or uneven while it settles
Do
- Use a cold compress for swelling or bruising
- Stay hydrated
Please avoid
- Touching or rubbing the area for 24 hours
- Makeup on or around the area for 24 hours
- Exercise, saunas, hot tubs and direct sun for 48 hours
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Hives, itching, trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat (call 911)
- Pain, color change or swelling that gets worse
Next steps: Filler can be placed again after at least 2 weeks, once everything has fully settled.
Injectables
SKINVIVE
Skin quality microdroplet injections
What’s normal
- Tiny raised bumps across the treated area for 1 to 3 days (expected, since the product sits right in the skin)
- Redness, swelling and small bruises, usually gone within 7 days
- Glow and smoothness build over 2 to 4 weeks
Do
- Use ice packs for swelling
- Wait 24 hours before makeup
- Moisturize and wear SPF daily
Please avoid
- Exercise, extensive sun or heat, and alcohol for 24 hours
- Rubbing or massaging the area
- Other facial treatments for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Skin turning white or dusky, or unusual pain
- Any vision change (call 911)
- Swelling, redness or lumps that last more than a week
Next steps: Results last about 6 months. Ask us about a touch-up schedule.
Injectables
Sculptra
Collagen stimulator
What’s normal
- Swelling, tenderness, redness and bruising for a few days
- The initial fullness goes down in a few days as the water is absorbed (that is normal)
- Real results build gradually over 6 to 12 weeks as your collagen grows
Do
- Massage the treated areas 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days (the 5-5-5 rule)
- Use a cloth-wrapped cold pack for short intervals the first day
- Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) if needed
- Wait several hours before makeup
Please avoid
- Aspirin, Motrin and alcohol for a few days
- Strong sun and tanning until redness and swelling are gone
- Facials or laser on the area for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Severe or increasing pain, skin turning white or dusky
- Any vision change (call 911)
- Lumps that become red, painful or larger, even weeks later
Next steps: Sculptra is done as a series, usually 2 to 3 sessions about 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Injectables
PRP Under Eye
Platelet rich plasma
What’s normal
- Small bumps and redness for a few hours
- Mild swelling for 24 to 48 hours and occasional bruising
- Brightness and texture improve gradually over 4 to 12 weeks
Do
- Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed
- If swelling appears, use a warm compress 10 to 20 minutes out of every hour while awake
- Sleep with your head slightly raised the first night
- Arnica can help swelling resolve faster
Please avoid
- Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve and aspirin for 3 days (they block the healing response PRP relies on)
- Rubbing or pressing under your eyes for 1 week
- Makeup on the area for 12 to 24 hours
- Strenuous exercise the day of treatment, alcohol and saunas for 48 hours
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Any vision change or eye pain (call right away or 911)
- Swelling that gets worse after day 2, pus or fever
Next steps: PRP is usually a series of 3 sessions about 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Injectables
PRP Hair Restoration
Platelet rich plasma for hair
What’s normal
- Scalp soreness, tightness or tingling for 1 to 3 days
- Mild facial or forehead swelling for 3 to 5 days in some patients
- Some shedding in the first weeks can happen. New growth shows in 3 to 6 months
Do
- Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed
- Wash your hair the next day with a gentle shampoo
- If swelling appears, use a warm compress 10 to 20 minutes out of every hour while awake
- Resume normal activities the following day
Please avoid
- Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve and aspirin for 3 days
- Washing your hair the day of treatment
- Hair products and dye for 48 hours
- Strenuous exercise the same day, and saunas, hot tubs and pools for 48 hours
- Scratching or picking at the scalp
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Fever, pus, or redness and warmth that keep spreading
- Severe pain not helped by Tylenol
Next steps: Schedule your follow-up about 4 months after your series.
Injectables
Kybella
Under-chin fat reduction
What’s normal
- Significant swelling, tenderness and firmness under the chin for 1 to 2 weeks
- Numbness and bruising that can last several weeks
- Results show over 4 to 6 weeks
Do
- Ice 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off for the first few days
- Sleep with your head raised for a few nights
- Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort
Please avoid
- Aspirin, Motrin and alcohol for a few days
- Massaging or pressing the area
- Heavy exercise and heat for 48 hours
- Planning photos or events for about 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- An uneven smile or weakness in your lower lip
- Trouble swallowing
- Open sores, drainage, or skin turning dark or white
Next steps: Treatments are spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Peels & Facials
VI Peel
Medical-grade chemical peel
What’s normal
- Day 1 to 2: skin looks tan, bronzed or pink and feels tight
- Days 3 to 5: peeling, usually starting around the mouth and moving outward. Forehead and neck peel last
- By day 6 most peeling is done. How much you peel varies, and both are normal
Do
- Use your first towelette 4 hours after your peel, then the rest as directed in your kit, at least 4 hours apart, all within 48 hours
- Each morning apply the Post Treatment Repair Cream and SPF 50+, and reapply through the day for 7 days
- Cleanse with fingertips and cool water only (cleanse before showering and keep your face out of hot water)
- If you feel very dry, add a thin layer of Aquaphor
- For itching, use the repair cream, hydrocortisone, or an oral antihistamine
Please avoid
- Picking, pulling or peeling skin off (this can cause dark spots)
- Sun, heat and sweating for 7 days, and exercise for 72 to 96 hours
- Makeup or any skincare outside your kit for 7 days
- Retinoids, acids and scrubs until peeling is done and skin feels normal (day 7 to 10)
- Waxing, threading, shaving the area and facials for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blistering, severe redness or swelling
- Pus, heat or increasing pain
- Stinging in your eyes from the product
Next steps: Skip any unused towelettes if you start peeling within the first 48 hours. VI Peels can be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks.
Peels & Facials
PRX-T33
No-downtime biorevitalization peel
What’s normal
- Pinkness and mild tightness for up to 48 hours
- Skin may feel dry, and light flaking can happen
- Skin looks brighter and firmer within days, best after a series
Do
- Use a gentle cleanser and a hydrating moisturizer
- Wear SPF 30+ every day for at least 2 weeks
Please avoid
- Makeup for 24 hours
- Exfoliants, scrubs and self tanner for 72 hours
- Retinoids and acids for 7 days
- Waxing and other treatments on the area for 2 weeks
- Picking at any flaking
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blistering or severe burning
- Hot, red, shiny skin, pus or fever
Next steps: PRX-T33 is usually a series of 4 treatments about 1 week apart.
Peels & Facials
VI Peel Body
Peel for chest, back, arms and legs
What’s normal
- Treated skin may look tan or pink and feel tight for the first few days
- Peeling usually starts around day 4 to 7 and lasts about 4 to 5 days
- Your first VI Peel Body may start peeling later and peel longer, which is normal
- Results show in about 10 to 14 days
Do
- Follow the timing in your take-home kit for your first rinse and your serum (the serum helps you peel)
- Apply the Post Treatment Repair Cream for dryness or redness, and add Aquaphor if you need more moisture
- Wear SPF 50+ on any treated skin that will see daylight
- Wash gently with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser, then pat dry
- Wear loose, soft clothing over treated areas
- Trim loose peeling skin with small, clean cuticle scissors
Please avoid
- Pulling, picking or scrubbing off peeling skin (this can cause dark spots)
- Exercise and heavy sweating until you start peeling (about day 5 to 7). If you are prone to dark spots, wait until peeling is finished
- Hot showers, baths, saunas, hot tubs and pools until peeling is done
- Sun and tanning on treated areas
- Shaving, waxing and laser hair removal on the area until peeling is done
- Loofahs, scrubs, retinoids and acids outside your kit until skin feels normal
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blisters, oozing or raw open areas
- Redness, swelling or pain that gets worse instead of better
- Pus, fever or warmth that keeps spreading
Next steps: Best results come from a series of 3 to 6 treatments about 4 weeks apart. If we are treating more than one area, we space them at least 48 hours apart.
Peels & Facials
AquaJet Facial
Hydrating jet facial
What’s normal
- Slight pinkness for 1 to 2 hours
- Skin feels hydrated, smooth and plump right away
- Mild sensitivity or tightness for 24 to 48 hours
Do
- Cleanse with a gentle, non-active cleanser
- Use a fragrance-free hydrating moisturizer
- Drink plenty of water
- Wear SPF 30+ daily, even indoors near windows
Please avoid
- Makeup and powders for 24 hours
- Retinoids, acids, benzoyl peroxide and vitamin C for 24 hours
- Sweating, hot yoga, saunas and vigorous exercise for 24 hours
- Direct sun and tanning for 48 hours
- Lasers, waxing, microneedling or peels for 48 hours
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Redness lasting past 48 hours, blistering or hives
Next steps: For the best glow, a series every 2 to 4 weeks works beautifully.
Peels & Facials
Dermaplaning
Exfoliation and peach fuzz removal
What’s normal
- Skin feels smooth and slightly sensitive for 24 hours
- Mild pinkness for a few hours
- A few small breakouts can happen as pores clear
Do
- Keep skin moisturized
- Wear SPF 30+ daily (fresh skin burns more easily)
- Use clean makeup brushes if you wear makeup
Please avoid
- Retinoids, acids and scrubs for 3 days
- Heat, saunas and heavy sweating for 24 to 48 hours
- Waxing or threading for 1 week
- Touching or picking
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blisters, rash, hives or pus
Next steps: Dermaplaning can be repeated every 4 weeks.
Peels & Facials
24K Gold Micro Botox Facial
Glow facial with micro tox
What’s normal
- Mild redness or flushing that fades within a few hours to 24 hours
- Slight tightness or sensitivity for up to 48 hours
- Smoother texture and smaller-looking pores in 3 to 7 days, full results by 7 to 14 days
Do
- Stay upright for 4 hours
- Use gentle skincare and SPF 30+
Please avoid
- Touching, rubbing or massaging your face for 4 hours
- Makeup for 4 hours
- Exercise, saunas and heat for 24 hours
- Facials, peels and microneedling for 2 weeks
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Trouble swallowing, speaking or breathing (call 911)
- Drooping eyelid or brow, or vision changes
- Hives or swelling
Next steps: Micro tox effects last about 2 to 3 months.
Microneedling
SkinPen Microneedling
Collagen induction therapy
What’s normal
- Day 1 to 3: sunburn-like redness and tightness. Skin may feel dry and sensitive
- Mild swelling for 2 to 4 days, and occasional bruising for 5 to 7 days
- Day 3 to 5: dryness and light flaking as skin renews
Do
- Wait at least 4 hours, then cleanse gently with cool water and your hands only
- Keep skin moisturized at all times
- Use only mineral makeup, and only after 24 hours
- Wear SPF 30+ and a hat outdoors starting at 24 hours
- Sleep on your back with your head raised if you’re swollen
- Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for soreness
Please avoid
- Ice, arnica and bromelain (they interfere with the healing response that builds collagen)
- Anti-inflammatory medications like Advil, Motrin and Aleve for 1 week
- Sweating, workouts, saunas and hot tubs for 48 hours
- Sun tanning and long sun exposure for 2 weeks
- Picking, scratching or scrubbing flaking skin
- Retinoids, acids and active products until skin no longer feels irritated (about day 5 to 7)
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Pus, honey-colored crusting, fever or spreading redness
- A cold sore breakout
Next steps: Best results come from a series of 3 to 5 treatments every 4 to 6 weeks.
Microneedling
Salmon DNA PEARL & Exosome Microneedling
AnteAGE microneedling with exosomes
What’s normal
- Redness, warmth and tightness for 1 to 3 days (usually calmer than standard microneedling)
- Light dryness or flaking around day 3 to 5
Do
- First 24 hours: apply only the products from your aftercare kit
- After 24 hours: use your kit serums morning and night as directed, then moisturizer
- Follow all of the SkinPen Microneedling instructions above for washing, makeup and sun
- Wear SPF 30+ daily
Please avoid
- Any products outside your kit for 24 hours
- Ice and anti-inflammatory medications for 1 week
- Heat, sweating and workouts for 48 hours
- Retinoids and acids for 5 to 7 days
- Picking at flaking skin
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Pus, fever, blistering or spreading redness
- A rash or itching that gets worse
Next steps: A series of 3 treatments about 4 to 6 weeks apart gives the best results.
Microneedling
RF Microneedling
Radiofrequency microneedling
What’s normal
- Redness like a moderate sunburn, mostly gone in 24 to 48 hours
- Swelling, tightness and dryness for 2 to 3 days
- Tiny grid marks or pinpoint crusting that flake off within the week
Do
- Use a gentle cleanser and keep skin hydrated
- Wait until day 3 for mineral makeup, if skin is calm
- Wear SPF 30+ every day
- Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort
Please avoid
- Ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories for 1 week
- Exfoliants, retinoids and harsh products for 7 days
- Strenuous exercise and heat for 3 days
- Direct sun for 14 days
- Picking at flaking
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blisters, pus, fever or chills
- Severe or increasing pain
Next steps: Collagen keeps building for 3 to 6 months. A series of 3 sessions about 4 to 6 weeks apart is typical.
Laser & Light
Laser Hair Removal
Candela GentleMax Pro
What’s normal
- Redness and bumps around the hair follicles for a few hours to 1 to 2 days
- A sunburn-like feeling, mild itching or light flaking
- Hair shedding 7 to 21 days after treatment (it can look like the hair is growing, but it’s falling out)
Do
- Apply a cold compress or aloe vera to soothe
- Keep the area clean and pat dry
- Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
- Wear loose, breathable clothing over the area
- Shave between sessions (shaving is fine)
Please avoid
- Hot showers, baths, saunas and steam for 24 to 48 hours
- Exercise and heavy sweating for 24 to 48 hours
- Deodorant, perfume and lotions on the area for 24 to 48 hours
- Makeup if your face was treated, for 24 to 48 hours
- Sun and tanning for 7 days. Use SPF 30+ if outdoors
- Waxing, tweezing and hair removal creams between sessions
- Retinoids and exfoliating acids for 7 days
- Picking or scrubbing at shedding hairs
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blistering, crusting or scabbing
- Pus, warmth or spreading redness
- Discomfort lasting longer than 48 hours
Next steps: Most areas need 6 to 10 sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart.
Laser & Light
IPL Photofacial
Intense pulsed light for sun spots and redness
What’s normal
- Redness, warmth and mild swelling for a few hours to 2 days
- Brown spots darken and look like coffee grounds, then flake off in 5 to 10 days
- Redness or broken capillaries may look darker before they fade
Do
- Cleanse gently and pat dry
- Apply a cool compress if skin feels warm
- Moisturize with a fragrance-free product
- Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply every 2 hours outside
Please avoid
- Hot showers, steam, saunas and intense exercise for 48 hours
- Retinoids, acids and scrubs for 48 hours
- Picking at darkened spots (let them flake naturally)
- Sun, tanning beds and self tanner for at least 7 days (best for 4 weeks)
- Peels, lasers and waxing on the area for 7 days
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blistering, intense swelling or severe redness
- Pus, warmth or spreading redness
- Discomfort beyond 3 to 4 days
Next steps: Most people need 3 to 6 sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Laser & Light
Laser Sun Spot & Pigment Removal
GentleMax Pro pigment treatment
What’s normal
- Treated spots darken (like coffee grounds or freckles) and flake off in 5 to 10 days
- Skin feels dry, tight or sunburned for 24 to 48 hours
- Results build over 2 to 3 weeks and improve with each session
Do
- Use a gentle cleanser and pat dry
- Apply a cool compress if skin feels warm
- Moisturize often
- Wear SPF 30+ daily, even indoors
Please avoid
- Hot showers, saunas and intense exercise for 48 hours
- Retinoids, acids and scrubs for 48 hours
- Makeup if skin is irritated
- Sun, tanning and self tanner for 7 days
- Peels, lasers and waxing on the area for 7 days
- Picking at darkened spots
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blistering or severe redness
- Signs of infection
- Discomfort past 3 to 4 days
Next steps: Book your next session once skin has fully healed, usually 3 to 4 weeks later.
Laser & Light
Laser Vein Removal
GentleMax Pro laser for spider and facial veins
What’s normal
- Redness and small raised welts along the treated veins for a few hours to a few days
- Swelling for about 3 days
- Bruising for 7 to 10 days in some areas
- Veins may look darker before they fade, and they keep fading over about 8 weeks
Do
- Use cool compresses for comfort
- Walk daily if your legs were treated
- Wear compression stockings if your provider recommended them
- Wear SPF 30+ on treated areas
Please avoid
- Hot showers, baths, saunas and hot tubs for 48 hours
- Strenuous exercise for 48 hours
- Sun and tanning on the area for 4 weeks
- Picking at any crusting or scabs
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blistering, or skin turning white or gray
- Pain, redness or swelling that gets worse instead of better
- A hard, painful cord or calf pain and swelling. With shortness of breath, call 911
Next steps: Most patients need 2 to 4 sessions spaced about 8 weeks apart, since veins keep fading for weeks after each treatment.
Laser & Light
Laser Skin Rejuvenation & Tightening
GentleMax Pro skin rejuvenation
What’s normal
- Redness and mild swelling for up to 2 hours, with redness lasting up to 2 to 3 days
- A warm, sunburn-like feeling for a few hours
- A sandpaper-like texture or light flaking, and darker spots that flake off in 3 to 7 days
Do
- Cleanse gently with lukewarm water
- Moisturize with a soothing, fragrance-free product
- Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply every 2 hours outside
- Stay hydrated
Please avoid
- Hot showers, saunas and sweaty workouts for 24 to 48 hours
- Makeup and fragranced products for 24 hours, and until skin is calm
- Scrubbing, picking or exfoliating
- Sun and tanning for 7 days
- Retinoids and acids for 5 to 7 days
- Waxing, peels and microneedling on the area for 7 days
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Redness or swelling past 48 to 72 hours
- Blistering, crusting, heat or pus
- Persistent darkening or lightening of the skin
Next steps: A series spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart gives the best results.
Laser & Light
Body RF Contouring
Radiofrequency body sculpting
What’s normal
- Warmth, redness and mild swelling for a few hours to a few days
- Tenderness or small firm spots that can show up 1 to 3 days later and soften over a few weeks
- Results develop gradually over about 3 months
Do
- Drink plenty of water
- Gently massage any firm spots for 2 to 5 minutes twice a day
- Use cool compresses for tenderness
- Keep up a healthy diet and activity to support results
Please avoid
- Hot tubs, saunas and aggressive massage for 24 to 48 hours
- Tight, restrictive clothing while sore
- Sun on the treated skin for a few days
Call (630) 439-7540 right away if you notice
- Blisters, crusting or burn-like areas
- Tender lumps lasting more than 4 weeks
Next steps: Most plans include 2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
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Healing well is part of the result.
Every client heals a little differently. If your provider gave you instructions that differ from this page, follow your provider. Questions are always welcome at (630) 439-7540.
This guide is general aftercare information for Accelerated Aesthetics clients and does not replace personal medical advice. Accelerated Aesthetics, 112 S. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126.