Clinic guide · 3 min read ·
How should I prepare for a skin treatment?
Simple preparation steps that help you get better, safer results.
Quick answer: Stop retinoids and exfoliants a few days before stronger treatments, avoid sun and fake tan, arrive with clean skin and tell your practitioner about any medication or health changes.
Products
Pause retinol, acids and scrubs for three to five days before peels, laser or microneedling.
Sun
Avoid tanning for two weeks before laser.
Health
Mention new medication, pregnancy or cold sores.
On the day
Arrive a few minutes early with clean skin.
Common questions
Can I exercise before treatment?
Yes, but avoid it for 24 to 48 hours after stronger treatments.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
