Pre/ Post Care Guide
Access our dedicated Pre/ Post Care Guide for paramedical treatments, ensuring maximum results and skin wellness.
(Inkless & Camouflage)
(Inkless & Camouflage)
Pre-Treatment Guidelines for Optimal Skin Health and Safety
For optimal results, Butte recommends customers to conscientiously adhere to the pre-treatment guides provided. These guidelines are tailored to ensure clients prepare adequately before receiving treatments, ultimately enhancing the efficacy of the procedures and promoting overall satisfaction with the outcomes.
8-10 Months Before Treatment (Acne Individuals)
If you are considering acne reversal treatment, discontinue usage of Roaccutane and Accutane (isotretinoin) at least 8-10 months before your micro-needling procedure.
These medications, often prescribed for severe acne, can significantly thin your skin and impair its ability to heal properly. Thinner skin increases the risk of scarring, hyperpigmentation, and delayed healing during microneedling. Stopping these medications well in advance allows your skin to return to its normal thickness, ensuring a safer and more effective procedure with minimised risks of complications.
6 Weeks Before Treatment
Whether you’re considering skin camouflage or inkless treatments, it’s important to avoid sun exposure and tanning. This step ensures your skin remains in its natural state, ensuring optimal results. Additionally, for inkless treatments, make sure the treatment area is free of sunburns to prevent complications and enhance healing.
1 Month (4 Weeks) Before Treatment
Avoid taking oral antibiotics for 4 weeks and using skin antibiotics for 4-6 weeks before your procedure. This ensures your skin is in optimal condition, reducing the risk of adverse reactions and promoting healing.
Additionally, refrain from undergoing any other procedures on the treatment area, such as laser therapy, chemical peels, Botox, and fillers, for at least 1 month before treatment. Specifically, do not have Botox, PRP, fillers, micro-needling, laser, or peels during this time.
1 Week (7 Days) Before Treatment
Refrain from taking certain medications and supplements that can affect your blood’s clotting ability and increase skin sensitivity. These include blood thinners, ibuprofen, anti-inflammatories, fish oil, vitamin E, ginger, and evening primrose oil. If you are prescribed blood thinners, consult your doctor before proceeding with any treatment.
Additionally, refrain from undergoing any other procedures on the treatment area, such as laser hair removal (IPL), waxing (sugar/hot), harsh exfoliants like scrubs, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, or AHAs/BHAs before treatment.
24 Hours Before Treatment
Avoid consuming caffeine, energy drinks, alcohol, and ibuprofen at least 24 hours before your treatment. These substances can thin your blood and increase skin sensitivity, potentially leading to increased bleeding during the procedure.
Appointment Day
Refrain from vigorous physical activity on the day of your appointment. Exercise can increase blood flow and perspiration, which may hinder the healing process.
General Recommendations
Stay hydrated and ensure you get a good night’s sleep the day before your session to prepare your skin. Wear loose and comfortable clothing to your appointment to prevent unnecessary friction between the fabric and your skin.
Additional Note for Women
To minimise skin sensitivity, consider booking your appointment outside of your menstrual cycle. Hormonal shifts during menstruation can affect skin sensitivity and healing.
~ Should you have any further clarifications, do reach out to our paramedical consultants.
Post-Treatment Guidelines for Enhanced Efficacy
For optimal results, Butte recommends customers to conscientiously adhere to the post-treatment guides provided. These guidelines are tailored to ensure clients take appropriate steps after receiving treatments, ultimately enhancing the efficacy of the procedures and promoting overall satisfaction with the outcomes.
Note:
As a first-time customer, you’ll receive a recovery handbook and a complimentary aftercare package after your initial treatment.
(Not applicable to LED Phototherapy, Sensual Glow, Lip Reglow and Skin Whitening treatment)
24 Hours After Treatment
Butte’s Complimentary Aftercare
Step 01
Remove second skin. (It’s advisable to remove the film under lukewarm water to minimise discomfort from pulling it off your sensitive skin).
Step 02
Thoroughly cleanse the treated area with a fragrance-free, gentle soap suitable for sensitive skin, ensuring optimal care.
Step 03
Dry the area with a clean disposable kitchen towel, using a gentle patting motion.
Step 04
Apply Butte’s Serum sparingly, massaging it gently into the skin until it absorbs completely.
Step 05
Apply CS Lab Power Repair Cream sparingly, massaging it gently into the skin until it absorbs completely.
*Repeat this routine twice daily ~
Healing Essentials
What to Avoid
• Avoid direct sunlight for the next 30 days.
• Avoid swimming, sauna and long hot baths for the next 7 days.
• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for the next 7 days as it can lead to infection and delayed healing.
• Avoid any form of exercise that would result in perspiration for the next 7 – 14 days.
• DO NOT scratch or pick on the scabs as this would result in scarring as well as hyperpigmentation.
Recommendations
• Get plenty of rest to help your body heal more efficiently.
• Drink plenty of water as it helps hydrate your skin as you heal.
• To promote faster healing, consumption of collagen drinks and a balanced diet is recommended.
• Wear loose, breathable clothing to avoid irritation to the treated area. Additionally, proper airflow aids in healing and comfort.
Healing Expectations
Immediately after treatment
Treated area will be red & swollen
Within 72 Hours
Swelling will subside
After 72 Hours
The treated area will turn from red to brown as the top layer starts to heal. This will last anywhere from 7 to 60 days.
Additional Notes
If the treated area continues to be darker than the skin around it, the healing process is not yet complete. Don’t worry, this is normal ツ
~ Should you have any further clarifications, do reach out to our paramedical consultants.
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