Everything you need to know before your appointment.

Welcome to Your Pre-Treatment Guide

To ensure the best possible results and a smooth treatment experience, please read the relevant guidelines below. These instructions apply to facials, peels, microneedling, injectables, HIFU, and laser hair removal unless stated otherwise.

General Pre-Treatment Advice (Applies to All Treatments)

1. Health & Medication

• Inform your practitioner if you have any medical conditions or are taking medication.

• Let us know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment.

• Avoid anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen, Aspirin) for 24 hours if safe to do so (consult your GP if unsure).

2. Skin Preparation

• Arrive with clean skin, free from makeup, moisturiser or SPF.

• Avoid sunbeds or excessive sun exposure for 7 days prior.

• Do not use self-tan on the treatment area for 5 days before.

• Stop using retinoids, acids, scrubs or exfoliants for 3–5 days prior (or as advised).

3. Illness

Please reschedule if you are unwell, have a cold sore, active infection, or any broken skin in the treatment area.

Facials & Medik8 Peel Pre-Care

Avoid Before Facial or Peel

• Retinol / Retinoids: 3–5 days before

• AHAs/BHAs/Exfoliants: 3–5 days before

• Waxing/threading: 48 hours before

• Sunbeds or sunbathing: 7 days before

Best Results Tip:

Stay hydrated and avoid over-exfoliating in the week leading up to your appointment.

Microneedling (SkinPen) Pre-Care

Avoid for 7 Days Prior

• Active acne or open lesions

• Sunbeds, chemical peels or laser

• Fake tan on the face or neck

• Strong actives (retinol, glycolic, salicylic acid)

On the Day

• No makeup

• Drink plenty of water

• Avoid caffeine 2–3 hours before (reduces sensitivity)

Injectables (Anti-Wrinkle & Dermal Fillers) Pre-Care

Avoid for 24 Hours Before

• Alcohol (reduces bruising risk)

• Intense exercise

• Blood-thinning medication where safe

Avoid for 7 Days Before

• Sunbeds

• Dental treatments

• Supplements such as fish oil, vitamin E and evening primrose oil (may increase bruising)

Important

If you have a cold sore history and are treating the lip or lower face area, please let us know.

HIFU Pre-Care

• Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior

• Stop retinol for 3–5 days before

• Ensure skin is clean, free of makeup and product

• Stay hydrated to help collagen production

Laser Hair Removal Pre-Care

24–48 Hours Before

• Shave the treatment area (do not wax/pluck).

• Exfoliate gently to reduce ingrown hairs.

Avoid for 2 Weeks Before

• Sunbeds

• Fake tan

• Retinol or acids on body areas being treated

On the Day

• No deodorant, moisturiser or makeup on the area.

Brows & Lashes Pre-Care

• Patch test must be completed before lamination, tint or lift.

• Arrive without mascara or brow makeup.

• Contact lenses should be removed before lash treatments.