Live Oak · San Antonio, TX
Before & Aftercare Instructions
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before & Aftercare
Laser Hair Removal
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- Shave the treatment area 12 to 24 hours before your appointment. Do not wax, pluck, thread or use hair removal creams for 4 weeks before, because the laser needs the hair root in place.
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds and self-tanner for 2 weeks before. Treating tanned skin raises the risk of burns and pigment changes.
- Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs on the area 3 to 5 days before.
- Arrive with clean skin: no lotion, deodorant, makeup or oils on the area.
- Tell us about any new medications, especially antibiotics or anything that makes you sun sensitive.
After Your Treatment
- Mild redness and small bumps around the follicles are normal and usually fade within a few hours to 2 days. A cool compress or aloe vera can soothe the area.
- Avoid hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, intense workouts and swimming pools for 24 to 48 hours.
- Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher on treated areas and avoid tanning for at least 2 weeks.
- Skip retinoids, exfoliants and scented products on the area for 3 to 5 days.
- Treated hairs shed over 1 to 3 weeks. Let them fall out on their own; you may shave, but do not wax or pluck between sessions.
- Keep your session schedule. Hair grows in cycles, so a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart gives the best reduction.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
Before & Aftercare
CO2 Fractional Laser
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- A consultation is required first so Alma can confirm CO2 is right for your skin type and goals.
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning and self-tanner for at least 2 weeks before.
- Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and other active skincare 5 to 7 days before, or as directed.
- If you have a history of cold sores, tell us in advance. Your doctor may recommend antiviral medication before treatment.
- Plan your downtime: expect several days of redness and peeling, so schedule around important events.
- Arrive with clean skin and no makeup.
After Your Treatment
- Expect redness, warmth and swelling like a sunburn for the first few days. Sleeping with your head slightly elevated can reduce swelling.
- Keep the skin clean and moisturized with the gentle products recommended at your visit. Do not let it dry out.
- Your skin will flake and peel over roughly 3 to 7 days. Do not pick, scrub or peel it.
- Avoid makeup until the skin has healed, unless Alma says otherwise.
- Avoid sweating, workouts, saunas and swimming for at least 3 to 5 days.
- Stay out of the sun and use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily once the skin has closed. Strict sun protection is essential for several weeks.
- Wait to restart retinoids and exfoliants until Alma clears you, usually after about 1 to 2 weeks.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
Before & Aftercare
IPL Photofacial
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds and self-tanner for 2 to 4 weeks before. IPL is not safe on recently tanned skin.
- Stop retinoids and exfoliating products 3 to 5 days before.
- Tell us about any medications that increase sun sensitivity.
- Arrive with clean skin, no makeup, lotion or fragrance on the area.
After Your Treatment
- Mild redness and warmth are normal for a few hours.
- Brown spots may look darker and then flake off over 7 to 10 days. This is a normal sign the treatment is working. Do not pick or scrub them.
- Use gentle skincare and avoid exfoliants and retinoids for about 5 to 7 days.
- Avoid heat (hot showers, saunas, hard workouts) for 24 to 48 hours.
- Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day and avoid direct sun to protect your results.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
Before & Aftercare
Collagen Renewal Microneedling
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid sunburn and tanning for 1 to 2 weeks before.
- Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs 3 to 5 days before.
- Do not have waxing, laser or chemical peels on the area in the week before, unless Alma has planned them together.
- Tell us if you have active acne, a skin infection or a history of cold sores in the area.
- Come with clean skin and no makeup.
After Your Treatment
- Your skin may look pink to red, like a mild sunburn, for 24 to 72 hours, and may feel tight or dry.
- Do not wear makeup for at least 24 hours.
- Use only gentle cleanser, hydrating serum and moisturizer for the first few days. Avoid retinoids, acids, vitamin C and scrubs for 5 to 7 days.
- Avoid sweating, workouts, saunas and swimming for 24 to 48 hours.
- Avoid direct sun and wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher once the skin has settled.
- Use a clean pillowcase and keep hands and phone off your face.
- Collagen builds over the following weeks, so results continue to improve over time.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
Before & Aftercare
Signature Facials (Diamond Glow, Hydrodermabrasion, Glow Peel and more)
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid retinoids and exfoliating acids for 2 to 3 days before, especially for microdermabrasion and peel treatments.
- Avoid waxing or threading on the face for 5 to 7 days before.
- Skip sunburn and tanning in the week before.
- Come with or without makeup; we will cleanse your skin.
After Your Treatment
- Your skin may be slightly pink for a few hours. That is normal.
- Wait until the next day to wear heavy makeup, if possible.
- Keep your routine gentle for 2 to 3 days: no scrubs, retinoids or strong acids. After a peel, let any flaking happen on its own.
- Drink water, keep skin moisturized and wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms and hard workouts for the rest of the day.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
Before & Aftercare
RF Microneedling
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- A consultation is required first so Alma can confirm RF microneedling is right for you.
- Avoid sunburn and tanning for 2 weeks before.
- Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs 5 to 7 days before.
- Tell us if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, metal implants in the treatment area, are pregnant, or have a history of cold sores. These can affect whether treatment is right for you.
- Come with clean skin and no makeup.
After Your Treatment
- Redness, mild swelling and tiny marks are normal and usually settle within 2 to 4 days.
- No makeup for at least 24 hours.
- Use only gentle cleanser and moisturizer for the first few days. Avoid retinoids, acids and scrubs for about 1 week.
- Avoid sweating, saunas, swimming and hard workouts for 48 hours.
- Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and avoid direct sun.
- Results build gradually over the following weeks as new collagen forms.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
Before & Aftercare
HIFU Skin Tightening
Good preparation and aftercare help you get the best, safest results. These are general guidelines. Alma will review your skin, health history and medications at your consultation and give you personalized instructions, which always come first. Questions after your visit? Call or text 210-952-3679.
Before Your Treatment
- A consultation is required first so Alma can confirm HIFU is right for you.
- Come with clean skin, no makeup or lotion on the treatment area.
- Tell us if you are pregnant, have metal implants or fillers in the treatment area, or have an active skin infection or open wounds there.
- Avoid sunburn in the treatment area before your visit.
After Your Treatment
- Mild redness, swelling or tenderness can occur and usually fades within a few hours to a few days.
- Some people notice light tingling or soreness when touching the area for a short time. This is normal.
- You can usually return to normal activities and makeup right away.
- Keep skin hydrated and wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily.
- Results develop gradually over the following weeks to months as collagen rebuilds.
Call us if you notice blistering, signs of infection, or anything that worries you. For severe reactions, seek medical care right away.
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