Avoid the use of sunbeds and natural sun exposure for 2 weeks before your appointment
 

 

Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments microdermabrasion and other similar facial treatments for 2 seeks before your appointment
 

 

Avoid using Vitamin A (eg. retinol, retinal, tretinoin) and AHA/BHA’s (eg. salicylic, glycolic, lactic) for 2 weeks before your appointment

 

Avoid exercising on the day of your appointment
 

 

Do not drink alcohol or coffee for 24-48 hours before your appointment
 

Avoid taking Fish Oil, Vitamin E and garlic supplements for 1 week before your appointment (these are natural blood thinners)
 

 

Avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen for 48 hours before your appointment (unless prescribed by your doctor)
 

 

Avoid any anti-wrinkle/filler treatments for 2 weeks before your appointment
 

 

Ensure you have completed your patch test.