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Your Guide to Pre-Treatment & Post-Care

At RAE Regenerative Aesthetics, we want you to feel confident before, during, and after every visit. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your experience is safe, effective, and transformative.

Complexion Treatments (Facials, Peels, DMK, HydroActive Renewal)

Before Your Appointment:

  • Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 48 hours
  • Discontinue retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, and exfoliants for 3–5 days
  • Stay hydrated
  • Inform us of medications or skin sensitivities
  • Avoid waxing or hair removal 48 hours prior

After Your Appointment:

  • Avoid makeup and sun exposure for 24 hours
  • Use gentle skincare and avoid active ingredients (retinoids, acids) for 3–5 days
  • Moisturize and use SPF 30+
  • Skip heat, saunas, and exercise for 24 hours

Dermal Rejuvenation (TriLift, RF Microneedling, SkinPen, AQUAGOLD, Peels)

Before Your Appointment:

  • Discontinue retinoids and exfoliants 3–5 days prior
  • Avoid sun exposure and intense treatments for 7 days
  • No alcohol or blood thinners 24–48 hours before
  • Arrive with clean skin

After Your Appointment:

  • Avoid sun, makeup, and active skincare for 24–48 hours
  • Use gentle cleansers and healing serums
  • Expect mild redness or flaking
  • Book next session every 4–6 weeks for best results
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Lasers (Splendor X, ResurFx™, IPL)

Before Your Appointment:

  • Avoid sun, tanning, and retinoids for 5–7 days
  • Shave the area to be treated 24 hours prior
  • No waxing or tweezing for 2 weeks prior

After Your Appointment:

  • Redness and warmth are normal for 24–48 hours
  • Avoid heat, sun, and exercise for 48 hours
  • Moisturize and apply SPF 30+ daily
  • Do not pick at flaking or peeling skin

Injectables (Neuromodulators, Dermal Fillers)

Before Your Appointment:

  • Avoid blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E) for 5–7 days
  • Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior
  • No facials or lasers for 1 week prior
  • Arrive with a clean face

After Your Appointment:

  • No touching, rubbing, or pressure on the area for 24 hours
  • Avoid lying flat for 4 hours after neuromodulator treatments
  • Skip workouts, heat, and alcohol for 24–48 hours
  • Use cold compress if swelling occurs
  • Avoid makeup for 12–24 hours
  • Expect results in 1–2 weeks

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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