Treatment
Aftercare
Caring for Your Skin Post-Treatment
Aftercare requirements will vary depending on the type of treatment you are receiving and the current health of your skin. Your therapist at St. Skin will discuss what to expect before your session and provide clear, personalised post-treatment instructions to support optimal results.
For your convenience, we have downloadable post-care guides for some of our most popular treatments available to download below. These guides offer step-by-step advice to help you care for your skin at home.
If you have any questions or concerns about your post-treatment care, please email us at hello@stskin.com.au or call 03 9614 0400. Our friendly team is here to help.
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Treatment Overview: Your clinician performs an alkaline prep followed by an enzyme mask. Skin may feel tender or tight, and a pulsating sensation may be felt as lymphatic movement occurs. Aftercare suited to your skin concern is applied post-treatment.
Pre-Treatment:
Avoid sun for 4 weeks and follow SPF guidance.
Stop topical vitamin A and acids 3–7 days prior.
Update medications/medical history.
Hair removal 3–7 days before treatment.
No other treatments 2–4 weeks prior unless advised.
Post-Treatment:
Redness, dryness, flaking, tightness, or mild burning may occur.
Avoid picking at skin, exercise, hot baths, saunas, or heavy sweating for 24–72 hours.
Keep the area clean and hydrated; use mineral makeup if needed.
Avoid exfoliants, vitamin A, and acids for 5–7 days.
Follow your clinician’s instructions closely to maximise results.
Normal Responses: Redness, swelling, tightness, flaking, sensitivity, mild bruising, or temporary pigmentation changes.
Adverse Responses: Infection, significant pain, or scarring. Contact us immediately if these occur.
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Minimal downtime is expected. Immediate redness, flaking, peeling, or mild burning may occur, and small white heads can appear as part of the skin’s natural purging phase. Avoid picking or scratching the skin.
Care Tips:
Avoid exercise, sweating, hot baths, saunas, jacuzzis, and pools for 24–48 hours.
Keep the treated area clean; wash hands before touching.
Avoid direct sun; apply SPF as instructed.
Hydrate skin and use mineral-based makeup if needed.
Take cool to lukewarm showers in the first 24 hours.
Avoid tight clothing on treated body areas.
Follow your dermal clinician’s instructions carefully to soothe skin and optimise results.
Normal Responses: Redness, swelling, tightness, flaking, sensitivity, bruising, mild crusting, pigmentation changes, or hive-like reactions.
Adverse Responses: Infection, significant pain, or scarring – contact your clinician immediately if these occur.
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Mild swelling, redness, and heat in the treated area are normal for 24–48 hours. Avoid applying ice or cold compresses, as this heat is part of the body’s natural healing response.
Care Tips:
Keep the treated area clean; wash hands before touching.
Avoid exercise, sweating, hot baths, saunas, jacuzzis, and pools for 48 hours.
Avoid direct sun; apply SPF as instructed.
No artificial tanning on treated areas during healing.
Mineral-based makeup can be applied 24 hours post-treatment.
Mild discomfort may occur; contact your clinician if severe pain develops.
Normal Responses: Redness, swelling, tightness, flaking, bruising, mild crusting, pigmentation changes, or hive-like reactions.
Adverse Responses: Infection, significant pain, or scarring – contact your clinician immediately.
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This document provides post-treatment instructions for chemical peels, detailing care guidelines and expected skin responses.
Post-Treatment Care Instructions
Downtime varies based on peel type; expect immediate redness, flaking, and increased sensitivity. Avoid picking at the skin.
Exercise, hot baths, saunas, and pools should be avoided for 24 to 72 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
Maintain cleanliness of the treatment area; wash hands before touching it and avoid unclean makeup tools.
Apply SPF as directed and hydrate skin to minimize flaking. Use mineral-based makeup immediately after treatment.
Avoid exfoliators, vitamin A, and acid-based products for 5-7 days.
Common Responses and Concerns
Normal responses include redness, tightness, dryness, and possible purging. Adverse reactions may involve bleeding, infection, or scarring.
Contact the clinic for any concerns or unusual symptoms.
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This document provides post-treatment instructions for microdermabrasion, detailing care guidelines and expected skin responses.
Post-Treatment Care Instructions
Downtime varies; expect immediate redness, possible flaking, peeling, and increased sensitivity. Avoid picking at the skin.
Small whiteheads may appear as part of the skin's natural purging; do not pick at them.
Avoid exercise, hot baths, saunas, and pools for 24-48 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
Keep the treatment area clean, wash hands before touching it, and use clean makeup tools. Mineral-based makeup is recommended immediately after treatment.
Apply SPF as directed and hydrate the skin to minimize flaking. Avoid hair removal for 10-14 days and exfoliators or acid-based products for 5-7 days.
Expect sensations similar to mild sunburn, which should subside within 48 hours. Wear loose clothing if treated on the body.
Common Responses and Concerns
Normal responses include redness, tightness, dryness, and possible mild bruising or sensitivity.
Adverse reactions may include bleeding, infection, pain, or scarring.
For any concerns, contact the clinic via email or phone.
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This document outlines the procedure, pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions, and potential responses for DMK Enzyme Therapy.
Treatment Overview
The clinician applies an enzyme mask to the face, neck, and décolletage, which hardens within 5 minutes and remains firm for 40 minutes.
Patients may experience tautness, itchiness, and a pulsating sensation in the neck as lymph moves.
After removal, appropriate aftercare is applied, and dryness may occur in the following days, necessitating moisturizer use.
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks and use SPF as directed.
Discontinue topical vitamin A and acids 3 to 7 days prior.
Update medical history and medications with St. Skin before treatment.
Perform hair removal 3 to 7 days prior and avoid other treatments 2 to 4 weeks before the next session unless discussed with the clinician.
Follow a prescribed topical skincare routine.
Post-Treatment Instructions
Downtime varies; expect immediate redness lasting a few hours.
Possible reactions include flaking, peeling, itching, and increased sensitivity; avoid picking at the skin.
Small whiteheads may appear as part of the skin's purging phase.
Avoid exercise, hot baths, and sweating for 24 to 72 hours.
Maintain cleanliness to reduce infection risk and use mineral-based makeup if needed.
Hydrate the skin to minimize flaking and avoid exfoliators and acids for 5 to 7 days post-treatment.
Normal sensations include tightness, heat, and mild burning, similar to sunburn, which should subside within 48 hours.
Common Responses and Acknowledgment
Normal responses may include redness, tightness, dryness, and sensitivity, while adverse effects could involve bleeding, infection, or scarring.
Patients acknowledge that payment is non-refundable and confirm understanding of the treatment details and potential outcomes.
Please note: the aftercare advice provided here is general in nature. Your therapist may provide specific instructions tailored to your skin type and treatment.