Before a HydraFacial
Investing in your skin is a big decision, and you want to make sure you get the most of it by preparing in the best way.
You’ll also want to get the best out of your treatment by following the post-treatment instructions carefully.
Pre-Treatment Instructions
- Stop using any Isotretinoin products, like Accutane, for six months before treatment unless you’ve been given clearance by a clinician.
- Discontinue the use of generic tretinoin or topical Retin-A for at least 48 hours prior to your treatment.
- Don’t use any exfoliating treatments, like glycolic acid or enzymes, on the area that is going to be treated for at least 48 hours before your treatment.
- Stop using any medium or deep chemical peels or chemical resurfacing treatments and laser treatments for at least two weeks before you have this facial treatment.
- Do not wax or use depilatories for at least 48 hours before your treatment.
- Stop using any over-the-counter acne medications, like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, for at least 48 hours before you have your facial.
- Avoid any excessive sun exposure and do not use any tanning beds for at least 72 hours before treatment.
- Do not have any Botox treatments for at least two weeks before treatment. You can have Botox done on the same day as your facial, but it must happen after the facial.
- Do not shave your face on the same day as the facial treatment.
- Do not put make-up or any cream just keep your face dry and clean.
Post-Treatment Instructions
- Avoid extra sun exposure and don’t use any tanning beds for at least 72 hours after the treatment.
- The morning after the treatment, only wash your face with PCA Facial Wash or Hydro peptide Exfoliating Cleanser. This is because some over-the-counter facial washes can damage your skin after this treatment.
- For thirty days after your treatment, apply PCA Hyaluronic Boosting Serum every day in the morning and at night.
- Don’t forgot to bring SPF 30 or 50 to apply after session directly and renew it every 2 hours.
- Don’t use topical Retin-A or generic tretinoin for at least 48 hours after treatment.
- Do not wax or use depilatories for at least 48 hours after the treatment.
- Don’t use any medium or deep chemical peels or laser treatments for at least two weeks after your facial treatment.
- Don’t use any exfoliating treatments, like glycolic acid or enzymes, for at least 48 hours after the treatment.
- Don’t use over-the-counter acne medications, like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, for at least 48 hours after treatment.
- Avoid intense heat for at least 24 hours after treatment.
- Wait for 48 hours after your treatment to apply makeup.