Potenza Pre-Instructions:

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• Please plan 1- 2 weeks of no major events.

• Please keep any travel plans in mind when booking this treatment.

• Please do NOT wear any jewelry to your appointment.

• Keep Hydrated- drink lots of water 24 hrs before (at least 8 cups), or hydrating fluids.

• Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hrs

• 7 days prior avoid all exfoliating treatments retinol, and exfoliating acid preparations.

• Shave visible hair from the treatment area.

• Male beards should be shaved on the day of treatment.

• Bring a hat to the treatment

• Gentle cleanser

• Avoid blood thinners and anti-platelets for 5 days if adding PRFM.

• Avoid tanning for 2 weeks prior.

• If instructed to pretreat, start 2 weeks before.

Potenza Post-Care Instructions:

 

• Bruising is a possibility and avoid all blood thinners for 5 days post treatment.

• Gentle cleanser- do not scrub or exfoliate the skin for 2 weeks.

• Avoid makeup for 24 hours and after 24 hours, you can apply mineral makeup until redness resolves

• If redness or swelling is present after tx, use ice pack with barrier like face cloth

• Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the face, there are micro pathways open in the skin and the hands can introduce bacteria

• If skin feels tight and dry, apply moisturizer frequently

• If you currently have skin breakouts, you may find this condition worsens temporarily. Ask your provider about how to treat this.

• Do not pick at treated tissue- doing so may cause hypo or hyperpigmentation

• Avoid UV rays and apply sunblock >30 SPF daily. *Untinted.

• Avoid alcohol consumption if possible.

• For 24 hrs refrain from high intensity aerobic exercise or activities that increase the body temperature like saunas, hot tubs, steam showers or exercise (i.e. jogging, weight training, kickboxing, etc.)

• Call your practitioner if any problems develop, concerns regarding rash, itching, erythema, etc. for more than 24 hrs.

• Treatment Guidelines:

• Precautions:

• Keloid scarring

• Metal implants near treatment area

• Adhesive allergy

• No neutral pad on tattoos or hair

• No active infection

• HSV, shingles, or fever blisters- pretreat with antiviral medication

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding