1-5 Days Pre-Treatment Prep:

• Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Avoid blood thinners  such as aspirin or other NSAIDS like ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Aleve or Celebrex, and fish oil supplements a week before your treatment.

• Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hrs prior to your appointment to lessen your risk of bleeding and bruising.

• Avoid chemical peels, sun tans and facials for 3-5 days prior.

• Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, and using hair removal creams 5-7 days prior to treatment.

Aftercare: 

A two week appointment for evaluation of results and progress photos is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for patients new to Skin Retreat or new to injectables. When the 2-week follow up is completed, a 5% discount will be applied to your next tox or filler appointment.

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• Tox + fillers will settle and take full effect by day 14 post treatment. At the point of 14 days post treatment, if there are any concerns regarding injectable results, Skin Retreat must be notified immediately to schedule an appointment for a follow-up and re-evaluation and in-person documentation.

• Hold off on intense cardio at least 24 hrs after injections. Raising your blood pressure can lead to bruising and swelling. 

• To avoid accidental migration of the product, do not lie down for the first 4 hrs after being injected. For the same reasons, try to sleep on your back the first night after injections. 

• It’s best to avoid alcohol intake for a full day before and after injections. Alcohol is a blood thinner and can increase your risk of bruising and swelling.

• Within the first 2 weeks of the injection, avoid facials, massage or any physical manipulation or pressure on the skin that could potentially cause fillers to accidentally migrate before fully settling in. 

• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds and hot environments/liquids, for the first 24 hrs.

When you schedule an appointment for progress photos 6-8 week post-Sofwave treatment, you will receive a  complimentary revitalizing hand laser or a free featured product! Book here.

Progress photos are beneficial for both the patient and the provider to assess the gradual results and to decide your appropriate skin health plan going forward.

1-7 Days Pre-Treatment Prep:

• Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Avoid all botox, filler, or facial treatment within two weeks prior to treatment.

• For coarse facial hair, arrive clean shaven for a more comfortable experience.

• Reasons to not treat with Sofwave: cystic acne, open wounds, metal implants in the treatment area. Please notify us if any of these apply to you.

Expected Downtime:

There is generally zero downtime for this treatment, although some may experience minor swelling or redness. 

Expectation of Visible Results:

Typically, an immediate muscle lift is noticeable. Skin tightening and collagen building will gradually build. Full results can be expected by 6 months although visible improvements will develop at an individual pace as early as 2 weeks post treatment.

Recommended Frequency of Treatment:

Generally treatments are only needed once a year. Additional services spaced out closer than a year apart are based on preferences and provider recommendations. 

Aftercare: 

• Wait 24 hrs to resume the use of tretinoin, retinol, and vitamin C

• Recommended to avoid the use of anti-inflammatories for 14 days

3-5 days Pre-Treatment Prep: 

• Pause the use of retinoids and acids 4 days before treatment. Use basic face wash and hydrating products only. 

• Avoid excessive sun exposure 3-5 days pre-treatment. 

• Medications and antibiotics cannot be taken 5 days before treatments. If necessary, advise your doctor as to whether you need to reschedule your laser treatment in order to not disrupt your medication or antibiotic regimen.  

Expected Downtime: “post-workout” looking flush immediately after treatment. Calms within 24-48 hrs. Generally, skin remains light pink for 1-6 days. This can easily be neutralized with a green primer or lightweight foundation. Light shedding of exfoliated skin can be expected within 3-7 days post treatment. Hydration of all kinds will help speed up the downtime.

Expectation of Visible Results: Immediately skin looks visibly plump and lifted. Tone is even and glowing. Collagen and elastin production is stimulated by the laser and will continue to build over time. Pores will appear smaller, texture is smoother. These effects should last for weeks and will maintain and improve with repeated, consistent laser treatments. 

Recommended Frequency of Treatment: Based on upcoming events and needs, all of our laser treatments can be alternated within your skin health plan. We’re happy to map it out with you! 

• The Glow and Go: As close together as 14 days and repetition is based on preference and our discretion.

• The Refresh:  No closer than 4 weeks apart and based on your preference and our discretion

• The Full Polish: The recommendation is 3 Full Polish lasers 4-6 weeks apart from each other which should have results lasting for about 8 months.

• Defining Lip Laser: To start, 3 treatments, each 2 weeks apart. After your first 3 treatments, repetition is based on preference and our discretion.

Aftercare: 

• Avoid direct sun in the lasered area for 3 days after treatment. 

• Apply spf 50 daily

• Wait 3 days before reintroducing retinoids and acids into your at-home skincare routine.

3-5 Days Pre-Treatment Prep: 

• Pause the use of retinoids and acids 4 days before treatment. Use basic face wash and hydrating products only. 

• Avoid excessive sun exposure 3-5 days pre-treatment. 

• Medications and antibiotics cannot be taken 5 days before treatments. If necessary, advise your doctor as to whether you need to reschedule your laser treatment in order to not disrupt your medication or antibiotic regimen.  

• Come to your appointment clean shaven in the area that is being treated.

Expected Downtime: Immediately skin can be red or pink, swollen, slightly sore in the lasered area. This typically lasts 12- 48 hrs after. 

Expectation of Visible Results: Each service the root of the hair will either be killed or damaged, resulting in most of the hair being removed. Any hair remaining will grow in much slower and thinner.

Recommended Frequency of Service: First 6 services should be every 4-6 weeks. Additional treatments beyond the initial 6. should be every 3 months. If you purchase a package, they must be completed within a 2 year time frame.

Aftercare: 

• Avoid direct sun in the lasered area for 3 days after treatment. 

• Apply spf 50 daily

• Wait 3 days before reintroducing retinoids and acids into your at-home skincare routine.