How to Prepare for Profound
Pre-Procedure
- Hydrate sufficiently for the week prior to procedure
- Consider prepping your skin beforehand, as in moisturizing it
- Eat a substantial meal before coming in
- Avoid alcohol and NSAIDS to decrease risk of bruising
- Discontinue retinoids and similar active ingredients for at least 3-5 days prior
- Avoid sun exposure and use spf 30+
What to expect after treatment
Immediately after the treatment, we cleanse the face with sterile normal saline. Then we typically apply Alastin Nectar + Balm.
- Wash face gently with a gentle cleanser 2x/day. Pat face dry (no rubbing or exfoliation, absolutely no picking as this can cause PIH!). Let the skin heal on its own
- Apply Alastin Nectar & Balm at least twice a day to have a consistently glazed appearance. Liberally do this for 1-2 weeks
- Sleep with head elevated for the first 2-3 nights can help with swelling. Also try not to sleep on side of the face while making sure pillowcases are clean each time
- Redness can be reduced with our recommended post-care skincare
- Bruising can be mitigated quickly with a laser in office
- There is also the post-injection serum by Alastin that can help with bruise reduction and swelling as well
*Remember, the first 1-3 days may be the worst of the swelling
Areas that can be treated
Face, neck, chin, jawline, abdomen, inner & outer thighs, arms, skin above knees!
Please Profound me everywhere right? hahah