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PRE & POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS

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At St James Aesthetics, your results and experience are our priority.

To ensure you achieve the best possible outcome from your treatment, it’s important to follow the recommended pre and post-care guidelines. These are designed to support your skin, minimise any discomfort, and optimise your results.

Our team is here to guide you through every stage of your journey. If you have any questions or concerns at any point, we encourage you to reach out—we’re always here to help.

✨ SKIN TREATMENTS Pre & Post Care (Skin Peels, Microdermabrasion, LED, Meso Facial, Epidermal Levelling) Before Your Treatment (7 Days Prior) Minimise sun and wind exposure Avoid Vitamin A / Retinol products Avoid AHAs and BHAs Keep your skin hydrated and maintain overall wellbeing After Your Treatment (5–7 Days) Keep your skin well hydrated Avoid direct sun exposure Avoid heat (saunas, hot showers, intense exercise) Do not use active ingredients (Retinol, AHAs, BHAs) Avoid exfoliating products Do not undergo other treatments during this time Avoid shaving or waxing the treated area Do not pick, scratch, or pull at the skin TCA Peel – Aftercare Following your TCA peel, your skin will naturally shed over 5–10 days. To support healing and protect your results: Allow the skin to peel naturally—do not pick Cleanse gently using a mild cleanser and lukewarm water Always ensure your hands are clean before touching your skin Avoid heat-inducing activities for 24 hours Avoid active skincare ingredients for 14 days Apply SPF 30+ daily and reapply regularly

✨ ADVANCED SKIN TREATMENTS (CO2 Laser, Infini, Skin Needling, IPL, HIFU, Laser Genesis & more) Before Your Treatment Arrive with clean skin (no makeup) Avoid strong active ingredients for 3–5 days prior If prone to cold sores, consult your doctor prior to treatment After Your Treatment First 24 Hours Do not apply skincare, makeup, or sunscreen Avoid sun exposure (wear a hat and sunglasses if needed) Avoid heat (exercise, saunas, hot showers) Avoid swimming Mild redness, warmth, or sensitivity is normal and will subside. After 24 Hours Use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water Apply a hydrating, non-active moisturiser Avoid active ingredients for 5–7 days Avoid Vitamin A, AHAs, BHAs, and Vitamin C Use clean makeup tools if applying makeup Change pillowcases regularly Ongoing Care Apply SPF 50+ daily Use a mineral sunscreen where possible Stay consistent with your aftercare to optimise results Treatment Planning For optimal results, we typically recommend: 👉 2–4 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart Normal Side Effects You may experience: redness mild swelling sensitivity These are temporary and part of the normal healing process. Rare Side Effects In rare cases: bruising blistering prolonged sensitivity If you experience anything unusual, contact the clinic immediately.

✨ BODY TREATMENTS Laser Lipo – Post Care Laser Lipo is a non-invasive body contouring treatment designed to support fat reduction. To maximise your results: Drink at least 2L of water daily Maintain a healthy, balanced diet Complete 30 minutes of moderate exercise on the day of treatment Treatment Plan For best results: 2 sessions per week Minimum of 10 sessions Consistency is key to achieving optimal outcomes. Important Your results are a combination of: 👉 our treatment + your lifestyle choices Maintaining healthy habits will significantly improve your outcome. Fat Freezing – Post Care Fat Freezing is a non-surgical treatment with minimal downtime. Most clients return to normal activities immediately. What to Expect You may experience: redness numbness swelling tenderness These are temporary and typically resolve within days to weeks. Results Timeline Visible changes may begin from 4 weeks Results continue to improve over 3 months Aftercare Massage the treated area twice daily for 2–5 minutes Stay hydrated Maintain a healthy lifestyle Important Notes Rare side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual or concerning, please contact the clinic immediately.

If you have any questions or need support at any stage of your treatment: 👉 Please contact our team on 03 9882 8228 We are here to guide you, support you, and ensure you achieve the best possible results.

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