BEFORE YOUR FACIAL:
- 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT - Discontinue use of exfoliants like Vitamin A-Derived product or topical medication. Including but not limited to Alpha Hydroxy acid products (Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic, Retin A, Renova, Differin, Tazorac) or any topical acne medications.
- If possible, do not wear make up.
Please Notify Leslie If:
- Your are Claustrophobic.
- You have/had a recent injury, surgery, recent facial injections.
- Have any food allergies, allergies to essential oils OR allergic reactions.
- Have metal implants, pacemaker, body piercings.
- Taking medically prescribed exfoliants.
- You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
- Under the care of a physician.
- Have/Had or currently undergoing treatment for Cancer.
DO NOT COME IN IF:
- You have COVID OR SICK with any of the following symptoms: feverish, coughing, sneezing, have a cold, flu like symptoms. Running nose, excessive mucus, blowing your nose. Chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- You have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore or cancerous lesions.
- You have open wounds or abrasions.
- You have highly sensitized, irritated skin.
- You are pregnant or nursing, without your doctors consent.
- You have a sunburn.
CHEMICAL PEEL - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You are undergoing chemotherapy.
- You have an aspirin or salicylate allergy.
- You have had a recent resurfacing cosmetic procedure such as CO2, laser, resurfacing treatment, chemical peel, microdermabrasion, microneedling, or vampire facial within the past 30 days.
- You have had Botox or other injectables within the past 10 days.
- You have used Isotretinoin (Accutane) within the past 12 months.
- You have waxed, or had electrolysis, on the area within the past 14 days.
- You have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore.
- You are pregnant or lactating.
- You have had recent sun exposure or sunburned skin, including from a tanning bed.
- You have used Retin-A or other retinol products within the past 14 days.
- You have highly sensitized or irritated skin, or a compromised skin barrier.
BEFORE YOUR PEEL
- Avoid sun and heat (saunas, hot yoga, hot showers, heavy sweating) for at least 72 hours beforehand.
- Pause any retinol products for at least 72 hours beforehand (14 days is even better).
AFTER YOUR PEEL — to protect your results
- Avoid sun and heat for at least 72 hours, and hold off on retinol until your skin feels fully settled.
- Wear SPF daily. It is the single best way to protect your results and help prevent unwanted darkening.
- Some pinkness, flaking, or dryness is normal. In some cases an area may get darker before it gets lighter. This is part of the process.
If your not sure if a peel is right for you? Please consult with me before booking and we will find the safest option together.
Clear by Skin Sheek™ - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You have had a recent resurfacing cosmetic procedure such as CO2, laser, resurfacing treatment , chemical peel, microdermabrasion, microneedling or vampire facial within the past 30 days.
- Had botox or other injectables within the past 10 days.
- Used Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months.
- Recently waxed skin within the past 14 days, or electrolysis.
- Have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore.
- Pregnant or lactating.
- Recent sun exposure / sunburned skin. Including tanning bed.
- Use of Retin-A or other retinol product within the past 14 days.
- Highly sensitized / irritated skin and compromised barrier.
- An allergy to nickel
- Have implanted pace makers or some heart conditions
- On medications for high blood pressure may affect healing results
- On anticoagulants
- Any irregularity with a blood supply
- Autoimmune diseases or slow healers
- Lupus
- Skin tags are larger than the size of an eraser
- Taking anti-coagulant medications
Collagen 2.0 -This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You have a blood clotting disorder or take blood thinners
- You are pregnant
- You have open wounds, cuts, or a skin infection
- You have a connective tissue or vascular disorder, or varicose veins in the area
- You have active bruising, inflammation, tumors, or an acute injury
- You currently have injectables such as Botox or filler (fascia work can disturb them, so this facial is not a fit)
Light Therapy -This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have epilepsy, a history of seizures or panic attacks.
- Taking cortisone injections, steroid injection(s) or photosensitive drugs.
- Hypersensitivity to light (photo allergy), tendency towards photo-toxic reactions.
- Claustrophobia (proceed w/ caution).
Microchanneling - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- If you have any underlying condition that significantly impairs your immune system. Examples include but are not limited to active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin disease, Accutane in the past 2 years, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder.
- Stainless steel allergies.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have unstable diabetes.
- You have Herpes Simplex.
- Your skin is Dry.
- You have any active inflammatory skin condition e.g. eczema, psoriasis, infection, rash or any type of dermatitis at the treatment site (because it may aggravate the condition).
- You have had a recent resurfacing cosmetic procedure such as CO2, laser, resurfacing treatment , chemical peel, microdermabrasion, microneedling or vampire facial within the past 30 days.
- Had botox or other injectables within the past 10 days.
- Used Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months.
- Recently waxed skin within the past 14 days or electrolysis.
- Have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore.
- Recent sun exposure / sunburned skin. Including tanning bed.
- Use of Retin-A or other retinol product within the past 14 days.
- Highly sensitized / irritated skin and compromised barrier. You have actinic (solar) keratosis, active breakouts, open wounds or abrasions.
Microcurrent - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You have epilepsy, thrombosis / phlebitis, or a history of seizures.
- You have a pacemaker and or an electronic implanted device.
- You have active cancer.
- Any severe health conditions.
- You have actinic (solar) keratosis, active breakouts, open wounds or abrasions.
- Recent sun exposure / sunburned skin. Including tanning bed.
Microdermabrasion - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You have had a recent resurfacing cosmetic procedure such as CO2, laser, resurfacing treatment , chemical peel, microdermabrasion, microneedling or vampire facial within the past 30 days.
- Had botox or other injectables within the past 10 days.
- Used Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months.
- Recently waxed skin within the past 14 days or electrolysis.
- Have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore.
- Recent sun exposure / sunburned skin. Including tanning bed.
- Use of Retin-A or other retinol product within the past 14 days.
- Highly sensitized / irritated skin and compromised barrier.
- You have actinic (solar) keratosis, active breakouts, open wounds or abrasions.
Oxygen Facial - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- Claustrophobia (proceed w/ caution).
- Had botox or other injectables within the past 7 days.
- Used Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months.
- Recently waxed skin within the past 7 days, or electrolysis.
- Have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore.
- Recent sun exposure / sunburned skin. Including tanning bed.
- Use of Retin-A or other retinol product within the past 7 days.
- Highly sensitized / irritated skin and compromised barrier.
Rezenerate / Nano Facial - This Treatment Is Not For You IF:
- You have had a recent resurfacing cosmetic procedure such as CO2, laser, resurfacing treatment , chemical peel, microdermabrasion, microneedling or vampire facial within the past 30 days.
- Had botox or other injectables within the past 10 days.
- Used Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months.
- Recently waxed skin within the past 7 days, or electrolysis.
- Have a contagious skin disease or infection, such as an active cold sore.
- Pregnant or lactating.
- Recent sun exposure / sunburned skin. Including tanning bed.
- Use of Retin-A or other retinol product within the past 14 days.
- Highly sensitized / irritated skin and compromised barrier.
- Keloid scars active inflammatory conditions; history of actinic (solar) keratosis, history of active herpes, simplex infections, diabetes, raised moles, warts, scleroderma, collagen vascular diseases, blood clotting problems, active bacterial or fungal infection, immuno-suppression.