Treatment Pre & Post Advice

Radio Frequency Skin Tightening & Contouring Treatment

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The Radio Frequency treatment cannot be done on anyone who has the following health conditions:

• Heart problems
• Circulatory disorders
• Blood disorders (such as porphyria and anaemia)
• Auto immune diseases (such as Lupus)
• Metal pins and plates in the area to be treated
• Cuts and abrasions
• Hearing aids (if not able to be removed)
• Hepatitis
• Cancer – must have been in remission for 2 years
• Botox and dermal fillers – must be two weeks after treatment
• Serious vascular disorders
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Hyperthyroidism
• Endocrine syndromes
• Pacemakers
• Pregnancy
• Renal insufficiency
• Any medical drug that desensitises the skin
• Sunburn on the area of treatment
• Active skin cancer in the treatment area(s)
• Open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)
• Allergy to stainless steel 
• Active acne
• Collagen vascular diseases 
• Hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction
• Eczema, psoriasis and other chronic conditions in the treatment area or on other areas of the body
• Immunosuppressive therapy
• History of contact dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Active bacterial, fungal, or viral infections (i.e. herpes, warts)
• Keloid scars (a scar that grows outside of the boundaries of an original scar)
• Patients on anticoagulants
• Currently taking drugs with the ingredient isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane)
• Scleroderma and wound-healing deficiencies.

PRIOR TO TREATMENT 

• Do not use any AHA or BHA products for 3 days prior to treatment.
• Do not allow the skin to become sunburnt for 7 days prior to treatment.
• Wear loose fitting clothes when having the body treatment.
• Ideally do not wear a polar neck, or scarf when coming for your facial treatment.
• Ideally do not come wearing a necklace when having the facial treatment.
• Please do not, do any hair removal in the area to be treated within 48 hours prior to treatment.

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

• Do not wear a polar neck, or scarf after the facial treatment for 24 hours.
• Do not wear tight fitting clothes after having the body treatment for 24 hours.
• Do not have heat treatments such as; hot baths, saunas, hot showers or sun exposure for 48 hours after your treatment.
• Do not use AHA/BHA and retinol products for 72 hours after treatment.
• Avoid the use of heavy moisturisers for 24 hours after treatment.
• Mild bruising can occur due to the action of the vaccum suction.
• Sometimes hives and heat bumps may occur due to the heat on sensitive skin, anti-histamines can be taken after the treatment if necessary.
• Please do not, do any hair removal in the area that has been treated for 3 days after the treatment.
• Please do not use your Environ home needling roller for 72 hours after your treatment. Gradually increase the amount of times you needle again at home.
• Do not do any exercise that causes your skin to sweat for 24 hours after the treatment.
• Make sure you keep your skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and keeping it well hydrated with moisturisers and SPF.
• Do not use a sunbed (ideally forever, the worst thing you can do for your skin’s health)

SkinPen Precision Mirco-Needling

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The SkinPen® Precision System treatment cannot be done on anyone who has the following health conditions:

• Active skin cancer in the treatment area(s)
• Open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)
• Allergy to stainless steel or anesthetics
• Hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction
• Pregnant or nursing
• Currently taking drugs with the ingredient isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane)
• Actinic (solar) keratosis
• Active acne
• Collagen vascular diseases 
• Cardiac abnormalities
• Diabetes
• Eczema, psoriasis and other chronic conditions in the treatment area or on other areas of the body
• Immunosuppressive therapy
• History of contact dermatitis
• Raised moles in the treatment area
• Rosacea
• Active bacterial, fungal, or viral infections (i.e. herpes, warts)
• Keloid scars (a scar that grows outside of the boundaries of an original scar)
• Patients on anticoagulants
• Scars and stretch marks less than one year old
• Scleroderma and wound-healing deficiencies.

PRIOR TO TREATMENT

• Stop the use of Retinol products for 5 days prior to the treatment. 
• Do not use any AHA or BHA products for 7 days prior to treatment.
• Do not allow the skin to become sunburnt for 7 days prior to treatment.
• Wear loose fitting clothes when having the body treatment.
• Do not wear a polar neck, or scarf when coming for micro-needling.
• Do not come wearing a necklace or any jewellery on the area to be treated.
• Ideally do not come wearing a necklace when having the facial treatment.
• Please do not, do any hair removal in the area to be treated within 48 hours prior to treatment and for 5 days after the treatment. Male clients please facial shave 24 hours prior to treatment and at least 24 hours post treatment.
• Please do not, do any hair removal in the area to be treated within 48 hours prior to treatment.
• You will need to apply a numbing cream to the area that is to be treated at least 30 minutes before the treatment. This can be done at the Studio or at home.

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

It is extremely important that you DO NOT apply any products at all for exactly 24 hours after your treatment, except for the aftercare product called “Lift Gel” that we will provide you with. 

• Do not wear a polar neck, or scarf after the facial treatment for 24 hours.
• Do not wear tight fitting clothes after having the body treatment for 24 hours.
• Do not have heat treatments such as; hot baths, saunas, hot showers or sun exposure for 72 hours after your treatment.
• Please do not, do any hair removal in the area that has been treated for 7 days after the treatment.
• Avoid washing your hair for 24 hours afterwards.
• Do not do any exercise for 72 hours after the treatment. Avoid allowing the skin to sweat.
• Do not allow the area that has been treated to be exposed to the sun for the first 24 hours. After that continue to apply SPF daily as usual.
• If you must shower, please keep the water as cool as possible, but not hot.
• You may wipe the area treated with water and a clean cloth, then reapply the “Lift Gel” product provided.
• Keep reapplying the “Lift Gel” after your procedure as often as you need to. Apply with clean hands.
• After 24 hours you can apply the “Rescue” product provided and start to introduce other beauty products. If you experience any tingling or burning when you have applied your beauty products, please remove with water and apply the “Rescue” product.
• Please do not use your home needling roller for a week after your treatment. Gradually increase the amount of times you needle again at home.
• Please do not use any pure Retinol products for one week after your treatment, then gradually increase usage again.
• Make sure you keep your skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and keeping it well hydrated with the “Lift Gel” in the first 24 hours, then the Rescue product and other moisturisers after 24 hours. Your skin will need more moisturiser than usual for the following week.
• Please do not use any products containing AHA & BHA’s for 10 days after the treatment.
• Do not use a sunbed (ideally forever, the worst thing you can do for your skin’s health)
• Do not apply fake tan on the area that has been treated for 7 days afterwards.

Environ Skincare

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The Environ Electro-Sonic Advanced Skincare treatments cannot be done on anyone who has the following health conditions:

• Heart problems
• Circulatory disorders
• Blood disorders (such as porphyria)
• Auto immune diseases (such as Lupus)
• Metal pins and plates in the area to be treated
• Cuts and abrasions
• History of thrombosis/embolism
• Hearing aids (if not able to be removed)
• Hepatitis
• Cancer – must have been in remission for 2 years
• Botox and dermal fillers – must be two weeks after treatment
• Serious vascular disorders
• Hyperthyroidism
• Endocrine syndromes
• Pacemakers
• Renal insufficiency
• Any medical drug that desensitises the skin
• Sunburn on the area of treatment
• Active skin cancer in the treatment area(s)
• Open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)
• Allergy to stainless steel 
• Active acne
• Collagen vascular diseases 
• Hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction
• Eczema, psoriasis and other chronic conditions in the treatment area or on other areas of the body
• Immunosuppressive therapy
• History of contact dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Active bacterial, fungal, or viral infections (i.e. herpes, warts)
• Keloid scars (a scar that grows outside of the boundaries of an original scar)
• Patients on anticoagulants
• Currently taking drugs with the ingredient isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane)
• Scleroderma and wound-healing deficiencies.
• Recent Surgery
• Undiagnosed lumps, bumps and swellings

PRIOR TO TREATMENT

• Do not allow the skin to become sunburnt for 7 days prior to treatment.

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

• Do not do any exercise that causes your skin to sweat for 24 hours after the treatment.
• Make sure you keep your skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and keeping it well hydrated with moisturisers and SPF.
• Avoid the application of make-up unless it is mineral for 24 hours.
• Avoid the use of fake tan for 24 hours.
• Do not use a sunbed (ideally forever, the worst thing you can do for your skin’s health)

USING ENVIRON SKINCARE AT HOME

Once you begin applying topical Vitamin A daily you need to continue to apply it twice a day every day. Skin cannot store the topical Vitamin A, therefore when you progress up the levels, you must consistently apply the product twice a day without any gaps. If you stop using the vitamin A product for longer than a fortnight you will need to go back down to level 1 and start all over again to prevent a retinoid reaction. This is why it is crucial for your skin health journey that you make a note in your diary to purchase your next bottle of Vitamin A moisturizer in about 8-10 weeks. By doing this you will have it ready before the one you are using runs out.

We also recommend you introduce the higher level at night for approximately one week, while you finish off the lower level product in the mornings.

Each Vitamin A moisturiser in the Skin EssentiA and Youth EssentiA “Step Up System” is designed to last for approximately 10 – 12 weeks from opening, this is to ensure you get the most active ingredients from your product. The size of the Vitamin A product is just the right dosage for you to use before progressing to the next level. 

Communication and consistency are essential in achieving skin results. We need you to keep in touch with us, let us know how your skin is responding to the products and get in touch to order the next bottle. You can purchase all the products from our website 24/7 or get in touch to order. 

Here at the Studio we do not believe in the “hard sell”. We are here to pass on our knowledge and support you on your skin journey. We will not keep asking you if you need more products, we encourage you to contact us, rather than us contacting you. We also encourage you to book a complimentary Skin Consultation with us at least every 6 months. 

We are constantly evolving, you should adapt your skincare to mirror the changes with the climate and your lifestyle. The refresher consultation can be done in person or via FaceTime. We recommend this time so that we can check you are using your products correctly and to make sure you are using the correct products for your skin at that time of year.

Like everything in life, there are pros and cons. When using a pharmaceutical grade product these are the important facts you need to know:

As you progress up the levels of topical applied Vitamin A (from level 2) your skin cells will become more compacted on the surface. This gives you better protection from UV light, helping to prevent skin cancer and pigmentation marks. It also helps to retain the moisture levels within your skin, making it thicker and plumper. The downside is that your cells are so compacted that you must not have waxing over the area that you have been using the product, as it will result in a very sore skin tear. You can shave, tweeze or thread the hairs. Hot Wax/Sugaring can be tolerated with some skins, but not all. Proceed with caution. If you have a treatment at a different salon, please make your therapist aware that you are using topical Vitamin A (Retinoids). We offer complimentary facial tweezing and sugaring with all our facial treatments.

As soon as you begin using topical Vitamin A, we recommend you do not use granular exfoliation on the skin. Granular exfoliation scratches and removes the surface layer of your skin. Using topical Vitamin A creates a healthier and thicker top layer to your skin giving you better protection from the environment. We do not want you to remove this layer. Removing this layer leaves the skin more exposed to pollution, bacteria and UV light, plus it will cause loss of hydration in the skin. Vitamin A stimulates cell turnover, you should not feel the need to exfoliate, your skin will feel begin to feel healthier and smoother. We encourage smoothing of the top layer with skin friendly acids in the Environ Toners and Masques.

When you progress to level 2 or higher, we encourage you to introduce an Environ home needling device. Dr Fernandes is the pioneer behind home needling. Because we are making the surface layer of the skin cells more compacted, the downside is that it makes it difficult for the ingredients to penetrate the skin. Home needling is using a device that you roll over your skin with needles 0.01 or 0.02mm long. As you gently roll over your skin with light pressure, it will puncture tiny holes all over the surface layers, then when you apply your products the ingredients can penetrate. Home needling is incredible at making changes to the skin as it helps the active ingredients to penetrate to the deeper layers. Home needling is not recommended for acne, sensitive or rosacea skin types. Home needling is only recommended for use alongside higher levels of topical Vitamin A. Do not use with over the counter skincare cosmetics.

Environ is one of the very few skincare ranges in the world with its own sterile manufacturing facilities with dedicated chemists and state of the art technology. The products are made of pharmaceutical grade active ingredients that are sealed into the container in a laboratory under red light to protect light sensitive ingredients. They are also manufactured under a vacuum to prevent expose to air. Please do not decant the products into other containers as this will compromise the active ingredients. 

The most important information you need to keep your skin healthy and cancer free is to apply a good quality antioxidant SPF all over skin that is exposed to sunlight, every day of the year, regardless of the weather. Remember to reapply the SPF throughout daylight hours. UV rays from that sun are always present in daylight hours, it penetrates clouds and even windscreens. Blue light from technology also damages the skin. Protecting your skin with Vitamin A (retinoids) and SPF daily, is essential for everyone of all ages.

Dermalux LED Light Therapy

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The Dermalux LED Light therapy treatments cannot be done on anyone who has the following health conditions:

• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

• Make sure you keep your skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and keeping it well hydrated with moisturisers and SPF.
• Do not use a sunbed (ideally forever, the worst thing you can do for your skin’s health)

Body Massage & Complimentary Therapies

CONTRAINDICATIONS

We are unable to offer body massage and complimentary therapy treatments to anyone who has the following health conditions:

• Cancer – must have been in remission for 2 years
• Open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)
• Hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction
• Recent Surgery
• Undiagnosed lumps, bumps and swellings

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

Please keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Tinting & Waxing Treatments

*Please note new clients require a patch test 48 hours prior to any tinting.

Please do not have any heat treatments, or apply perfumed products for 24 hours after waxing

Waxing treatments cannot be done on skin that is sunburnt.

If you are using Environ vitamin A skincare, you need to be very careful having facial waxing. Vitamin A creates a healthy and water tight stratum corneum (top layer of skin), the skin can tear with waxing as the cells are compacted. We use cool strip-less wax to minimise the risk.