Your glow journey doesn’t end when you leave the clinic—proper aftercare is where the real magic happens. At SKN Med Spa, we make sure you feel fully supported long after your appointment, with clear, personalized guidance on how to care for your skin and protect your results.
Every treatment comes with custom aftercare instructions based on your skin, your goals, and the service you received. From what to expect in the first 24 hours, to when you can return to your usual products, to the best ways to maintain your results long term—we’ve got you covered.
If you ever have questions, concerns, or just want to double-check something, our team is always here to help. Think of us as your esthie besties cheering you on through every step of your skin journey.
Beautiful results start in the treatment room…
but they last because of great aftercare. Let’s keep that glow going
Your glow starts now
Microneedling
Trusculpt ID & Truflex
Secret RF & PRO
Facials
Vein Removal
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Genesis
Neuromadulators & Filler
Trusculpt ID
Redness and swelling may occur and typically resolve within a few days
Palpable nodules that are tender to touch or lumps in the treatment areas may develop in the treated area up to 72 hours following the treatments and typically resolve over several weeks.
Subjects from CUTERA clinical study were advised to gently massage the nodules for 2-5 minutes twice daily.
Blister, crusting, or skin burns. Tenderness, redness, or swelling persists longer than a few days.
Nodules that are tender to touch or lumps in the treatment area last longer than 4 weeks.
These may develop up to 72 hours post-treatment and typically resolve over several weeks.
TruFlex
Frequent urination and/or bowel stimulation may be caused by the procedure.
Tingling/numbness in the areas treated up to a few hours after the procedure
Slight muscle soreness/tenderness 24-72 hours after the procedure
Random muscle contraction after the procedure
Increase in metabolic rate results in feeling hungry more frequently
Burns beneath the electrodes have been reported with the use of
powered muscle stimulators. Call our office for wound management
instructions.
Microneedling
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 24 hours after your treatment and use a broad spectrum SPF everyday
Wait at least 4-6 hours before washing the area
Avoid sun exposure and reapply SPF every 2-3 hours to avoid the risk of hyperpigmentation
No makeup for 24 hours
Avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, baths, or showers that are too hot or contain chlorine for 24 hours after your treatment
Avoid skin irritants such as retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, and astringents for 5 days after treatment
Use a scent free moisturizer
Change your pillowcase following your treatment
Refrain from getting any other skin treatments in the area for 2 weeks
Acne may temporarily look worse after your first treatment however this will improve after additional treatments.
Avoid exercise for 24 hours
Notify your technician if you have any concerns following your treatment
For best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your technician.
Secret RF
POST TREATMENT
Wait at least 4 hours before washing your face, applying soap, cream, or makeup to the treatment area
Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage
Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment
Burning, redness, swelling, or a grid pattern may occur and resolve with time.
More aggressive treatments or use of irritants in the days before or after treatment can lead to longer downtime.
Multiple treatments are required consult with a clinic about when to resume the skincare regime
Notify the clinic of any concerns (blisters, excessive redness/swelling,
persistent grid pattern, etc.)
Preparation for treatment
Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment
Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved
No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment
Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days before and after treatment
Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment
History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment
Secret PRO
Do not wash your face for at least 6-8 hours post-treatment
Wash and pat dry the skin gently twice day until the crusting naturally exfoliates/sloughs off
Apply a mild/non-fragrant moisturizing cream to the treatment area twice a day for 2 weeks or until the area is fully healed
A visible fine scab or crusting will develop 3 and 5 days after your treatment
Do not remove it forcibly or scratch it
You may feel redness, dryness, swelling, and some pain for 2 to 3 days
Apply sunblock every 3 to 4 hours for a minimum of 2 weeks to a month after your procedure to help prevent UV-induced pigmentation
Do not wear a face masks until the fine scabbing/crusting has exfoliated or sloughed off (up to 5 days)
Avoid skin irritants (examples below) for 7-10 days after treatment
Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
Avoid sauna and aggressive exercises for 1-2 weeks
Optional to keep your skin cool and moisturized by spraying with cold water during the healing process
Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water
Multiple treatments may be required
Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling,persistent grid pattern, etc.)
Consult with clinic about when to resume skin care regime
Spider Veins
Avoid sun exposure and use broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage
Bruising, redness, and swelling may occur and resolve with time.
A "bug-bite look" is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days.
Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment
Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
For leg veins only
Compression stockings (20-30 mm/hg) are optional
Avoid high-impact activity for 3-5 days
Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after a treatment and usually resolves with time (can take 1-2 years) but, on rare
occasions, it may be permanent
Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease the risk of permanent
hemosiderin staining
Large leg veins may take months to resolve and should not be re-
treated before then.
Consult with a clinic about when to resume the skin care regime.
Laser Hair Removal
Avoid sun exposure and use broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen
Redness and perifollicular edema (looks like rash/bug bites) are common and resolve with time
Bruising and swelling are less common but may occur and will resolve with time
Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out
Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment
Do not wax or pluck between treatments
Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
Hair removal requires a series of treatments. The number of treatments depends on the body location and type of hair.
Laser Genesis
Bruising, redness and swelling may occur and resolve with time.
Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out
Avoid heat - hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
Avoid skin irritants such as products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc. for a few days before and after treatment
Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
Consult the clinic about when to resume skin care regime.
Neuromodulators
The full treatment effect is 2 weeks from today's treatment. We strive to create a treatment result that makes you appear smoother with reduced facial lines and wrinkles while still looking natural.
Neuromodulators are injected to relax facial muscles to treat and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Possible side effects include swelling, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, itching, and/or tenderness at the injection site(s). these side effects may last for a couple of hours after
your treatment.
You may take Tylenol if allowed by your family doctor. While it is rare, these side effects of red or swollen bumps may last for 2-3 days post-treatment. Avoid wearing makeup over the injection sites for the
remainder of the day. If you must, 6 hours after the treatment makeup can be applied with gentle pressure.
For 1 hour: Exercise the areas that were treated (ex: practice frowning, raising your eyebrows, or squeezing your eyes closed)
For 3 hours: Remain upright (do NOT lie down) and do not rub the treated areas.
For 24 hours: Refrain from strenuous physical activity, hot tubs, saunas, facials, alcohol, aspirin, Advil.
We recommend tat you book a follow-up appointment for two weeks
from your treatment. The follow-up will confirm that your treatment is effective.
We will take two week after photos at this follow-up.
Your neuromodulator treatment is a temporary treatmewnt with
results lasting approximately 3 months.
By consistently receiving neuromodulator treatments, based on your medical professional's recomendation, over time the results may last longer than 3-4 months and require fewer units to maintain a similar result.
Facials
Wait at least 4-6 hours before washing the area
No makeup for 24 hours
Avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, baths, or showers that are too hot or contain chlorine for 24 hours after your treatment
Avoid skin irritants such as retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, and astringents for 5 days after treatment
Refrain from getting any other skin treatments in the area for 2 weeks
Acne may temporarily look worse after your first treatment however this will improve after additional treatments.
Avoid exercise for 24 hours
Notify your technician if you have any concerns following your treatment
For best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your technician.
