Secret RF Pre & Post Care Instructions

Downtime: Typically, you will look like you have a sunburn for a few hours after then turn slightly pink for the remainder of your treatment day and
the next day. Skin may be slightly pink, swollen, flaky and dry for up to 1 week but you can increase your moisturizer use to help.  You may wear
makeup the next day and you must wear sunscreen, minimum 30 SPF, and physical blocker only (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide)  for the first few days.
If you have rosacea, or if we are trying to erase deep wrinkles or acne scars, the redness may persist for longer than 1 day. (Please see skincare
section for more information.)

Tanning: No tanning cream or spray tans 4 weeks before treatment. If you are actively using a tanning bed, then you are making your skin look old
and will likely need more treatments than the average person.
Time in clinic: We usually numb you for 1 hour and then perform the procedure. Plan on 1.5-2 hours depending on how many areas are  being
treated.

Skin preparation : Please make sure face is cleanly shaven (men) and come without makeup or jewelry if possible to the appointment. Inform us beforehand: If you have n allergy to gold or metal or to topical numbing medications; a history of an autoimmune disorder; cardiac devices such as AICD’s (auxiliary internal cardiac devices), defibrillator, mechanical valves, pacemakers, or neurological stimulating device; metal implants in the treatment area including a Paragard/Copper IUD.

Bruising: Medications and supplements must be stopped 2 weeks before your intended visit to make a difference. If “no bruising” is important to you, please stop the following products: Aspirin, NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, etc.), Fish oil, Vitamin E, garlic supplements (garlic in food is OK), ginkgo, ginseng, ginger, and St. John’s Wort. You may resume these products 24 hours after your treatment. If you require blood thinners for a medical reason like a history of a stroke, heart attack, or clot, then DO NOT STOP your blood thinners.  If you take aspirin for general health benefits, then it is your choice to stop and reduce your risk of bruising.

Pregnancy/ Breastfeeding: We do not Secret RF pregnant patients. Please cancel your appointment if you believe you may be pregnant. The topical anesthetic we used during treatment would be cleared from the body about 4 hours after application. Therefore, if you can pump and discard (“pump and dump”) for the next 5 hours, or your next milk production if feeding more than 5 hours later, then you are eligible to have micropen.

Cold sores/ infection: If you have a history of herpes, cold sores, staph, or other infection occurring anywhere on the face, please let us know before your Secret RF appointment. Continue your prevention medication until swelling is gone (3-5 days). If you get an outbreak, your dose needs to be  increased so please call the office.