Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question. Your comfort is our top priority! We've answered some of the questions guests frequently ask. Reviewing these will help you prepare for your upcoming visit. Should you have any other inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Does it hurt?
Most report a level 2-3/10 pain level. Yes, it is a tattoo but the needle doesn’t go as deep as a traditional tattoo and therefore is much more tolerable.
What is the healing time for these procedures?
There is little to no downtime for these procedures. You can return to your day immediately following the treatment and even go straight back to work if necessary. Marks will be red and swollen immediately after and will heal completely in 4-6 weeks.
How many sessions are required for ISR?
There are noticeable results after 1 session, between 30-90% improvement. However, you may require 2-3 more follow-up sessions to get the desired outcome.
What happens if I tan after receiving Camouflage?
The tattooed skin will not change color along with the rest of the surrounding skin. It will remain the tattooed skin color. Remember to keep the area out of the sun for 40 days post treatment!
How long does Camouflage last?
Depending on aftercare and lifestyle, 3-5 years.
How soon after the injury can I start treatments?
For stretch marks, the soonest we can treat with ISR is 3 months. To treat scars with ISR, the minimum is 1 year, although we recommend waiting 18 months to 2 years. Camouflage treatments only work on scars and stretch marks that are 2 years or older, flat in texture, and white in color.
What if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
Unfortunately, we are unable to treat you. We will see you after you’ve had your baby!
Are these treatments suitable for all skin types?
Yes! All skin types benefit from these methods
What is the difference between ISR and Microneedling?
Needle configuration and the strength of the machines are the main differences. Microneedling uses a larger needle head and operates with minimal strength. ISR targets deeper into the layers of the Dermis and is more precise, so it doesn’t damage healthy skin tissues in the process.
Pre Care Instructions ISR & Camo
• Gently exfoliate before to get rid of any dead skin cells
• Moisturize your skin to prepare for ISR
• Leave skin bare, no creams or oils if doing Camo
• Shave/wax areas prior If needed
• No lasering before appointment
• No tanning before appointment
• No blood thinners 3 days before appointment
• Wear loose clothes day of appointment, the area will slightly be tender
• Please eat before appointment and drink lots of water
• No working out for 7-10 days after appointment. Please plan accordingly.
• No showering the night of your treatment so please shower before appointment if needed
• Taking Collagen supplements before/during/after treatment is recommended
Post Care Tips
• Apply aftercare serums on treated areas 2-3x day with clean hands
• To help with swelling, use cold packs few minutes on and few minutes off
• Do not sleep on area until swelling goes down
• No working out or excessive sweating for 7-10 days. The key is to avoid sweating.
• Do not wash treated area with scented soap, you may use antiseptic soap
• Do not shower with hot water as it may cause irritation for the first few days
• No saltwater, no exfoliation, no laser hair removal or waxing on areas for 14 days
• Do not sunbath or have direct sun exposure on areas for 40 days
• 1st 30 days, do not use sunscreen, sunblock, self-tanning or any substance that contains vitamin D
• Stretch marks will be dark. Please do not panic. Full healing takes 4/6 weeks
• Do not take vitamin D pills
• Do not scrub, rub or pick at the epithelial crust that forms. Allow it to flake off by itself. If it is removed before it is ready, the pigment underneath it can be pulled out (Inkless clients can also experience peeling, this is normal, do not peel)
• Continue to take Collagen supplements
If there is any allergic reaction, please call your physician.
Pre Care Instructions Wax / Sugar
• Please allow at least 3 weeks of Hair Growth (2 weeks if Sugaring) from your last shave or trim to achieve optimal results.
• Do NOT moisturize your parts before your Sugaring service. The Sugar only adheres to dry and clean skin.
• Do not Trim the areas you wish to have your hair removed from. Often times, people trim too short, and the service can no longer be performed.
• Exfoliate & Hydrate within 8 hours of your service to help loosen hair follicles and ease hair extraction. It is imperative to continue exfoliating daily in between your appointments to avoid ingrown hairs.
• Magical Time of the Month? Fret not, we are still happy to Wax or Sugar you! Just wear a fresh tampon or another form of Protection, and take a couple Ibuprofen as you will be more sensitive.
• Avoid UV Tanning 2 days before and after your appointment. Always try to spray tan AFTER all hair removal services.
• Avoid Caffeine for 4 hours before your appointment as it increases sensitivity.
• We do not recommend hair removal while taking Internal Medication such as Antibiotics, Diuretics, and Accutane as well as Topicals that include products with Retin-A, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, or Benzoyl Peroxide. All of these can dry out the skin end enhancing sensitivity, causing lifted skin.
• Ibuprofen is a great tool to help aid in reducing sensitivity and inflammation! You may want to take a couple of them 30-60 minutes before your appointment.
Post Care Wax / Sugar
• Post Wax & Sugar, please avoid sunbathing and sweating for 24 hours and do not shave or trim the hair if wish to maintain your results.
What is ProCell?
ProCell is the most effective Microchanneling treatment on the market. A single treatment creates hundreds of thousands of microchannels into the skin. In response to each micro-injury, an inflammatory healing process begins which initiates the formation of new collagen. Over time, the repeated healing process improves the surface texture and the overall appearance of the skin.
What is Microchanneling?
Microchanneling is a noninvasive procedure designed to stimulate your body’s own natural ability to generate collagen, elastin, and other building blocks of healthy skin. By stimulating the outermost layers of the skin, microchanneling can help your body start this process without penetrating into living tissue.
What is the difference between this and traditional microneedling?
Traditional microneedling drags across the skin causing microtears and destroys healthy skin cells. There is more blood, and it leaves you more open to infection. While it is still a wonderfully effective treatment, the dragging will likely cause more patient discomfort and downtime post treatment. ProCell offers a minimally invasive and less abrasive experience. By using a stamping method on the skin, microfilaments create thousands of consistent microchannels into the outermost layers of skin, which generates collagen and elastin production, and is ideal for soaking up the ProCell Stem Cell Serum, all with little actual damage to the skin.
What is in the serum?
ProCell’s Microchannel Delivery Serum contains bone marrow-derived growth factors (that come from healthy, paid, adult donors) in a hyaluronic acid suspension. Both of these elements are naturally-occurring in the human body. There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.
What skin conditions will this help with?
Microchanneling treatments can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, and rosacea.
Does it hurt?
With minimal physical discomfort, most clients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.
How long before I can expect to see results?
Though neocollagenesis (the production of new collagen) can take several weeks, it is not abnormal to notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments a thicker, more robust, collagen filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement. And 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and wrinkles.
How long does it last?
With proper aftercare, the results last 2-10 years, but the body still continues to age and we cannot stop that process. However, we can provide more treatments as needed.
Who can do this treatment?
As ProCell microchanneling treatments are minimally invasive, they are also safe for all skin types. Whether you are fair-skinned or dark, and even if you experience chronic breakouts, properly conducted microchanneling treatments will not result in hyperpigmentation, keloid scars, or other lasting negative side effects.
Who is NOT a candidate for ProCell?
If you have any underlying condition that significantly impairs your immune system, it is a good idea to avoid microchanneling. Examples include but are not limited to active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin disease, Accutane in the past 2 years, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder. Also anyone with stainless steel allergies should not do this treatment. We also discourage treatments for those who are pregnant or nursing.
How should I prepare for my treatment?
Stop using retinol/tretinoin/do not exfoliate 3 days before
HYDRATE: drink lots of water 3 days before
No Botox, Filler, Threads, or PMU for 2-6 weeks before treatment. Please make sure you are happy with your results before starting microchanneling.
Taking a NSAID such as Ibuprofen or Motrin 2 hours before treatment may reduce any discomfort.
Please arrive without makeup on and a clean (for a man- clean shaven) face
How do I care for my skin post-treatment?
• No smoking for at least 90 minutes
• Do not apply any moisturizer, other products (including sunscreen) or makeup for 90 mins
• Do not touch your face with hands, cellphone, or other foreign objects for 90 mins post-treatment. Bacteria from these sources can cause irritation or even an acne breakout.
• No sweating for 24 hours
• Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 week
• Do not exfoliate or use retinol for 1 week
• Do not spray tan for 48 hours
• Cleanse face with water only before bed on first night
• Never let your skin dry out! Hydrate and moisturize skin constantly to achieve best results.
• Avoid exposure to pet dander and other irritants as best you can. You may experience a mild allergic reaction to pets and other things you typically do not react to within the first 24 hours.
• Your skin may feel hot and tight. Moisturize often and feel free to apply a cool, damp washcloth as desired.
• Mild milia and acne can occur in RARE cases. Don’t pick and they’ll go away in a few days.
• We will confirm your appointment request by text and/or email. It is NOT guaranteed until you receive a confirmation text/email.
• Please be on time for your appointment. If you are new to the salon, please show up 15 minutes early to make sure you have adequate time to find parking and fill out our consent form. If you running more than 5 minutes behind, we may have to reschedule your appointment. Please respect our time and the time of those with appointments after yours.
• If you NO-SHOW or LATE CANCEL your service within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time, we will charge a 50% fee of the total service. Without enough notice, we aren’t able to fill those spots and we want to be able to accommodate all of our clients.
• In order to enforce our late cancel/no-show policy, we require a CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD on file for each client. We may ask that you provide us with one before we accept your appointment.
• We LOVE Dogs and Children! Feel free to bring them in with you!
• All Hair Removal Services may be performed on clients under 18 years of age with a signed Parent Consent Form. We do not offer the Brazilian to clients under the age of 15, however all other Waxing and Sugaring services are available with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
General House Rules
• We will confirm your appointment request by text and/or email. It is NOT guaranteed until you receive a confirmation text/email.
• Please be on time for your appointment. If you are new to the salon, please show up 15 minutes early to make sure you have adequate time to find parking and fill out our consent form. If you running more than 5 minutes behind, we may have to reschedule your appointment. Please respect our time and the time of those with appointments after yours.
• If you NO-SHOW or LATE CANCEL your service within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment time, we will charge a 50% fee of the total service. Without enough notice, we aren’t able to fill those spots and we want to be able to accommodate all of our clients.
• In order to enforce our late cancel/no-show policy, we require a CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD on file for each client. We may ask that you provide us with one before we accept your appointment.
• We LOVE Dogs and Children! Feel free to bring them in with you!
• All Hair Removal Services may be performed on clients under 18 years of age with a signed Parent Consent Form. We do not offer the Brazilian to clients under the age of 15, however all other Waxing and Sugaring services are available with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
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