Please use the links below to see the preparation and aftercare advice for different treatments.
Few situations exist in which the LUMINA is contraindicated for treatment. However, as with any other laser or Intense Pulsed Light equipment, side effects can occur in a minority of clients. To reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions, some contraindications are established.
Clients with the following conditions can only be treated with extreme caution. Often prior consent from their GP or consultant is advisable:
It can be beneficial to combine IPL/laser treatment with a course of superficial peel or microdermabrasion treatments in order to obtain maximum light penetration.
Immediately after any treatment, the skin should be cooled. Cooling can improve comfort and reduce post treatment redness and/or swelling. Application of Lynton Light Soothe serum is highly recommended for its cooling and antibacterial effects.
If you experience the following please let us know immediately:
Please let us know immediately If you experience excessive pain, we will stop your treatment, cool the skin and moisturise with a cooling lotion such as Lynton Light Soothe post-laser serum.
We will then review after a minimum of 24 hours and if no adverse reaction, you may re-start treatment at a lower fluence.
Note: High discomfort levels can be due to stress, tiredness, illness, menstruation or tanned skin.
Excessive persistent erythema and discomfort normally resolves within 24 hours (though rarely can last up to 72 hours).
Apply Light Soothe Serum and/or skin protection for mild sunburn until the sensation disappears. Following vascular treatment, a bruise may appear on the treated area. It may last for up to fourteen days.
If a burn occurs:
Most clients will obtain excellent results. However, a few clients may gain minimal benefit from IPL or laser treatment. All potential clients should be advised that a range of results are possible and the success of the treatment cannot be guaranteed. An estimated number of treatments can be given but until treatment has commenced it is difficult to predict the clinical outcome of the procedure.
Treatment is mildly uncomfortable and should be described as such. Depending upon pain tolerance, you may feel minimal discomfort to mild stinging or even pain. The sensation is often likened to snapping the skin with an elastic band. Active cooling of the epidermis briefly prior to treating or during treatment can be effective in reducing discomfort as well as side effects. This may be done using cool compresses or a cooling device.
Ensure the area of skin around the skin tag is in tact and healthy.
It’s best not to wear any makeup or cosmetics in the area to be treated on the day of your treatment.
Clients can resume normal activities immediately after their session.
A sensation like sunburn is often observed, if clients feel particularly aware of the treatment area over the counter anti-inflammatory medication such as Paracetamol or Ibuprofen can be taken.
A carbon crust will appear at the site of the Skin Tag Removal, do not pick, peel or pull at carbon crust.
You can shower 48 hours after the removal or Cleanse the area twice daily with mild soap and lukewarm boiled water to avoid build-up of bacteria. Do not use alcohol-based cleansers or apply plasters as this can slow healing.
The area treated must be kept free of all make up, mascaras, creams and lotions other than recommended aftercare products until the crust has fallen off and the skin has healed (approx. 48-72 hours).
There may be swelling for one to five days after treatment – recovery times are generally shorter than this. This is a normal reaction, and part of the initial stages of the skin healing & rebuilding. Typically swelling is at its worst on day 3 and will have subsided by day 5.
Clients must contact me if at any time the area becomes hot, red or shows signs of infection.
There may be occasional weeping; this is normal and part of the healing response.
You will achieve much better results if you prepare your skin for your Permanent Makeup procedure. The area must be healthy, strong, non-sensitive and non-irritated.
Anticoagulants lengthen the time it takes your blood to clot. Anti-platelet drugs, such as aspirin and Ibuprofen prevent your blood from clotting, causing the treatment area to bleed more, the pigment will be pushed out of the skin, causing a risk of over working the skin and will be less comfortable.
* Please check with your GP if you are on any medication that may cause blood thinning*
Have a good breakfast on the day of your treatment, this increases your stamina as treatments like Permanent Makeup burn a lot of calories.
Paracetamol reduces pain and helps reduce inflammation so if you’re worried take two before or after your treatment.
A variety of products will come into contact with the skin during the treatment including , wax pencil, baby wipes, cling film, nitrile gloves, numbing cream, pigment. I have never seen an allergic reaction to any of these but please be prepared to declare all allergies before your treatment as I can then use an alternative product where possible.
I use Pre-numb creams and numbing products throughout your treatment to ease any discomfort, this only lasts around 20-40 minutes. Soon after your treatment the area may feel sensitive or bruised. I recommend applying a dry ice pack or ice wrapped in paper towels or a tea towel to reduce any swelling and soothe the area. Paracetamol will ease any discomfort but avoid Ibuprofen for around 6 hours as this could cause the area to swell
Pigment stains – I use protective hair nets and cover you and all my equipment and couch in tissue and protective film but occasionally tiny droplets of pigment could splash on clothing and may stain, I recommend wearing dark tops where possible.
I don’t have much space in my treatment room so please limit to 1 friend or family member joining you where possible. Due to the equipment I use and contaminated waste I don’t not allow children in my treatment room.
My treatment room is cleaned before and after every procedure I consider it a sterile environment so do not allow pets (other than Assistant Dogs for disabled).
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face should only be getting wet at the very last end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
A day or 2 following the treatment the area will look a lot darker than anticipated, this is the initial healing stage and should only last 1-3 days, once the skin begins to heal the colour will fade sometimes it may even disappear, don’t panic as often by week 4 the pigment reappears.
But remember everyone heals differently!
REMEMBER: You are unable to donate blood for up to 12 months following Micropigmentation Procedure
* Please check with your GP if you are on any medication that may cause blood thinning*
Scalp Micropigmentation involves individual dots of pigment into the scalp, there is hardly any blood and hardly any trauma there is very little healing or aftercare.
Avoid using any products that contain Lanolin, Petroleum or any acids.
I recommend Tattoo Goo balm, Tattoo Goo aftercare lotion which contains Healix Gold and Panthenol which accelerates healing and moisturises without suffocating the skin, Tattoo Goo Cleansing Soap, and Tattoo Goo Revive with SPF50 for any tattoos and Micropigmentation.
Do not wet the treated area for 3 days after the treatment. This give the skin a chance to seal in the pigment and ensure water doesn’t dilute the pigment.
The key to ensure your procedure lasts is to minimise UV light which will fade the pigment. Ensurevylu wear a hat in strong sunlight and use strong SPF sun protection, I recommend Tattoo Goo SPF50 which has been developed especially to protect and enhance tattoos
PLEASE NOTE: You are unable to donate blood for up to 12 months following Micropigmentation Procedure
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face out of the water while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Your face should only be getting wet at the very last end of the shower. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
The second part of your procedure should be booked between 6-9 days after your first.
Once healed your Micropigmentation should last approximately 5 years dependant on your skin and lifestyle.
REMEMBER: You are unable to donate blood for up to 12 months following Micropigmentation Procedure
LED Phototherapy is a clinically proven and safe treatment without discomfort or downtime however for optimum results, we recommend that you read and follow the Dermalux Pre and Post treatment advice outlined below.
In preparation for your LED Phototherapy treatment, all makeup and skin care products including sunscreen should be removed to allow absorption of beneficial light into the skin. For optimum results, exfoliation prior to treatment helps to remove dead skin cells which may reflect the light. For enhanced results a topical serum may be applied.
It is not necessary to remove contact lenses during the LED treatment.
Following your LED Phototherapy treatment, apply the recommended skin care products which should include an SPF protection (day time only). Your skin care consultant can give you guidance on suitability of your current skin care products during the consultation.
However if LED Phototherapy has been used in conjunction with other aesthetic procedures, specific aftercare advice should be followed.
Make-up can be applied immediately following LED Phototherapy. However, we recommend the use of mineral based or non-comedogenic formulations that allow the skin to breathe.
Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration levels and aid the lymphatic system to eliminate toxins.
In the unlikely event that any adverse reaction occurs following treatment, please contact your skin care professional within 24 hours for advice.
You will achieve much better results if you prepare your skin for your Xtract Removal procedure.
The area must be healthy, strong, non-sensitive and non-irritated.
Anticoagulants lengthen the time it takes your blood to clot. Anti-platelet drugs, such as aspirin and Ibuprofen prevent your blood from clotting, causing the treatment area to bleed more, a risk of over working the skin and will be less comfortable.
* Please check with your GP if you are on any medication that may cause blood thinning *
Here’s how to get your skin ready your procedure:
A variety of products will come into contact with the skin during the treatment including: baby wipes, cling film, nitrile gloves, numbing cream, along with the Xtract products. I have never seen an allergic reaction to any of these but please be prepared to declare all allergies before your treatment as I can then use an alternative product where possible.
I use Pre-numb creams to ease any discomfort, this only lasts around 20-40 minutes. Soon after your procedure the area may feel sensitive or bruised it’s not recommended to take pain relief or apply an ice compression as we want to encourage blood flow to the area.
Product stains – I use protective hair nets and cover you and all my equipment and couch in tissue and protective film but occasionally tiny droplets of product could splash on clothing and may stain, I recommend wearing dark tops where possible.
I don’t have much space in my treatment room so please limit to 1 friend or family member joining you where possible. Due to the equipment I use and contaminated waste I don’t not allow children in my treatment room.
My treatment room is cleaned before and after every procedure I consider it a sterile environment so do not allow pets (other than Assistant Dogs for disabled).
You will have an open wound for a few days so you do not want to be out in public where there is a risk of getting an infection.
The first 2-3 weeks is critical for the healing and removal process. Keep the area(s) covered as much as possible with a thin layer of the Repair serum at all times. (Minimum of 2-3 x per day) This allows the serum to penetrate more deeply and keeps the cells more pliable, encouraging more ink to be released.
First 48 Hours:
During the first 48 hours keep the area(s) covered with Repair Serum and Tegaderm barrier film dressing. You should have a 48 hour review appointment booked to enable me to check the area and ensure it’s healing correctly.
If your skin becomes sensitive to the Tegaderm adhesive film dressing you may use a sterile non-stick or silicone bandage along with the Repair to keep it moist. Increase the application of the repair to 3-4 times per day. (There are opaque options to prevent see-through if you prefer).
It is critical to keep the area clean and dry, so intense physical activity, which can cause sweating or exposure to water must be avoided until the skin heals over or the scab falls off naturally (in approximately 2-3 weeks) Since water contains spores, Any contamination of water can cause:
A scab will start to form in approximately 1-3 weeks depending on the size of treated area and how much it is covered.
It is critical to keep the wound covered for 2, preferably 3 weeks, during this time the chelation of the treated area will ooze and look different in colour. The ink chelation can have a yellow or greenish tint to it.
Only apply Repair serum, no makeup, lotion, ointment or any other topical products to the area until the skin is completely healed, or any scab has naturally fallen off.
Do not try to pick at the area or any scab as this can cause scarring and less ink removal.
Our aftercare products are critical to reduce the risk of scarring.
If an infection or adverse reaction occurs at the site of the treated area, contact your technician immediately and seek medical advice if necessary. Signs to look out for are expanding or travelling redness in the perimeter of the wound, increased heat and swelling. Some oozing and discolouration is expected in this process but look out for foul smell or a distinct change in the look of the fluid.
Limit your showers to 5 minutes so you do not create too much steam. Keep your face out of the water if applicable while you wash your body, then, at the end of your shower, wash your hair. Avoid excessive rinsing and hot water on the treated area.
If the treated area is below the elbow or knee, elevate for 10 minutes every 2 hours for 3 days.
After the skin is healed over, and any scab has naturally fallen off, shield the area from the sun with Xtract Block. The sun can be very damaging to new skin.
Continue to apply the Repair Serum to the area at night along with the Silicone Bandage up to 6 weeks or longer.
After the removal process is complete the skin may appear pink for approximately 1-2 years.
REMEMBER: You are unable to donate blood for up to 12 months following Tattoo Removal Procedure
As this is an intensive treatment, a “Healing Crisis” can occur. This may include increased energy levels and possible headaches.
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage therapy/
reflexology session:
Your therapist can treat but not over any areas affected by:
If you suffer from any of the following conditions, massage therapy/ reflexology can only take place once it has been approved before your session in writing by your Physician.
Not always. In fact, massage therapy/ reflexology can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases it is best to have advice from your physician. Massage therapists / reflexologists, unless they are also qualified doctors, may not, under law, attempt to diagnose a condition.
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact your physician.
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