Aftercare Facial

Aftercare Brows

  • Please use SPF 30+ everyday!

    During the recovery period, your skin may feel sensitive. If unusual side effects occur, or symptoms get worse, please call! Otherwise, generally your skin may feel:

    • Tingling/stinging which should subside in 5 hours.

    • Irritated, tight or slightly red which typically subsides within 72 hours depending on skin condition.

    • May experience a little purge or breakout due to the GlySal in the HydraFacial treatment

    Avoid using makeup for 24 hours

    Please avoid the following activities for at least 24 hours:

    • Direct ultra violet exposure (sun and solariums)

    • Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens

    • Excessively hot showers, baths, spas or sauna

    Please avoid the following active products for at least 5 days following a HydraFacial treatment:

    • Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): glycolic, lactic, malic, citric acids etc.

    • Beta hydroxy acid (BHA): salicylic acid

    • Benzoyl peroxide

    • Vitamin A (Retinoids, retinol, retinaldehyde, tretinoin, adapalene)

    • Hydroquinone

    • High levels of kojic or azelaic acid

    • Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, rubbing alcohol)

    For the next two weeks:

    • Avoid aggressive exfoliation and waxing

  • Pre skin needling treatment

    Please avoid the following active products for at least 5 days before a Dermapen treatment:

    • Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): glycolic, lactic, malic, citric acids etc.

    • Beta hydroxy acid (BHA): salicylic acid

    • Benzoyl peroxide

    • Vitamin A (Retinoids, retinol, retinaldehyde, tretinoin, adapalene)

    • Hydroquinone

    • High levels of kojic or azelaic acid

    • Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, rubbing alcohol)

    Please avoid 1 week before treatment:

    • Sun Exposure

    Please avoid least 2 weeks prior to skin needling

    • Skin peels

    • fillers or anti-wrinkle injectables

    Please shave at least 2 days before

    Post skin needling treatment

    • During the skin healing process minor itching hives flaking or redness may appear. These are all NORMAL. If symptoms persist past 1 week, please call!

    • DO NOT pick, squeeze or agitate your skin during the recovery period.

    • Avoid cleansing for a minimum of 12 hours post treatment to avoid irritation

    • Avoid using makeup for 24 hours

    Please avoid the following activities for at least 2-5 days following a Dermapen treatment:

    • Direct ultra violet exposure (sun and solariums)

    • Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens

    • Excessively hot showers, baths, spas or sauna

    • Spray or self-tanning

    • Occlusive comedogenic makeup

    Please avoid the following active products for at least 5 days following a Dermapen treatment:

    • Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): glycolic, lactic, malic, citric acids etc.

    • Beta hydroxy acid (BHA): salicylic acid

    • Benzoyl peroxide

    • Vitamin A (Retinoids, retinol, retinaldehyde, tretinoin, adapalene)

    • Hydroquinone

    • High levels of kojic or azelaic acid

    • Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, rubbing alcohol)

    Please avoid the following activities for at least 2 weeks following a Dermapen treatment:

    • Further clinical treatments not prescribed by your practitioner (including but not limited to: microdermabrasion/hydrodermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers)

    • Tattooing/cosmetic tattoo

    • Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean

  • Clients must be on Lira Clinical products at least 2 weeks prior to Lira Clinical Peel with the exception of Vita Brite and Pumpkin Plus treatments.

    Pre/ Post treatment

    Please avoid the following 2 weeks prior & post:

    • Microdermabrasion/Hydrodermabrasion

    • Chemical Peels

    • Dermaplanning

    • Facial lasers for removal or skin treatment

    • Facial hair removal

    • Cosmetic injectables

    • Skin Needling

    • Hair bleaching for face

    • Home derma rollers

    • Prescription retinoid

    • COVID

    Please avoid the following for 1 week prior & post:

    • Electrolysis

    • Any vitamin A products (ie. Retinoids, Retin-A, Differin, Tretinoin)

    • Active products (ie. AHA, BHA, Benzoyl Peroxide)

    • Any facial exfoliants

    • Direct sun exposure

    Post treatment

    Please follow Lira Clinical homecare

    You may experience redness, warm flushing, tingling, stinging, itchy sensations or tightening of skin - please know these are NORMAL and temporary. If you’re feeling burning, please let me know ASAP.

    • Please avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours

    • Please avoid direct sunlight for 7 days

    • Please do not have any facial treatments at least 2 weeks after treatment

    • Do not scrub skin or use abrasive cloths or towels

    If you skin becomes flakey or peels, which can occur around 2-7 post treatment:

    • Do not pick or pull at skin

    • Please return to normal skincare routine after the flakey/peeling stops

    Dark spots of pigmentation may appear darker before shedding off

  • Pre brow treatment

    • No chemical peels 2 weeks prior and needling lasers for at least 4 week prior to your brow appointment

    Post brow treatment

    In general:

    • Hydrate your brows with an after-care oil to keep them healthy (ie. Olaplex oil, Argan Oil, Castor Oil, brow/hair oil)

    • Brush hairs into position

    For the next 24 hours:

    • Avoid rubbing or touching brows

    For the next 48 hours:

    • Avoid getting brows wet including water, steam, sweating, swimming, or cleansing area

    • No make-up or fake tan on the area

    • Avoid sleeping on face

    For the next 72 hours

    • Avoid active products around brow area (ie. Benzoyl Peroxide, AHA, BHA, Retinol)