FOREVER CLEAR® BBL
Proper pre and post care is essential to achieving optimal results. If there are any outstanding questions after reading the information provided below, please do not hesitate to call us. We want to ensure all of your questions are thoroughly answered.
If you are prone to cold sores you will be placed on an anti-viral medication. Please take medication as instructed and complete the entire course.
Please arrive with fully cleansed skin: no makeup, moisturizers, perfume, cologne, sunscreen or any other products on the skin.
Stop all topical products including: Retin-A, retinoids, tretinoin, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone, and benzoyl peroxide (3) days prior to the treatment. Use only mild soap and sunscreen. If you have been on antibiotics oral/topical up to 7 days before the procedure please inform our staff.
Notify us of any medication allergies, PREGNANCY OR NURSING.
NO SUN EXPOSURE, TANNING BEDS OR SELF TANNING PRODUCTS 4 weeks prior to procedure and for 3 months after procedure. If tanned or sunburned, the procedure may be canceled for your safety.
Avoid products or treatments that irritate the skin for two weeks prior to treatment: chemical peels, waxing, and chemical depilatories, etc.
Make sure the skin is shaved and hairless but do it at least 3 days before. Do not shave the treated area the day of or the day before the procedure to avoid irritation.
Pre-treatment instructions
Until sensitivity has completely subsided, avoid all of the following:
Use of scented lotions or soaps, exfoliant creams (Retin-A, glycolic/salicylic and alpha- hydroxy acids), acne creams or gels, loofah sponges and aggressive scrubbing
Only wash with tepid, luke warm water
Shaving the treated area
Swimming pools and spas with chemicals/chlorine
Activities that cause excessive perspiration
A cold compress can be used to provide comfort if the treated area is especially warm. This is rarely needed but if so use it within the first 24 hours after the treatment.
Makeup can be applied immediately the day after treatment as long as skin is intact and there are no signs of blistering.
Post treatment discomfort is typically minimal but if the area is very uncomfortable, oral pain relievers; i.e. Extra Strength Tylenol or Advil, may be used.
If the skin is broken or a blister appears, apply an antibiotic ointment and contact the office immediately. Keep the affected area moist and avoid direct sunlight. Do not manipulate the area.
Strictly avoid any sun exposure to the treated area for a minimum of 7 days after the procedure. The treated area is more prone to sunburn and pigmentation change. Keep the area covered and use a broad spectrum SPF with a protection factor of 30+ reapplying the sun block every two hours. Delayed blistering secondary to sun exposure has been noted up to 72 hours post treatment.
Subsequent treatments are based upon your clinician’s recommendation. The number and frequency of treatments needed will depend on the severity of your acne and how well it responds to treatment.