Disclaimer:
The following information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended for existing Youth Lab clients who have already undergone a consultation and treatment with one of our medical or dermal practitioners.
This content is not an advertisement and should not be interpreted as promoting or encouraging the use of prescription-only medicines or regulated medical treatments.
Individual suitability for any medical or cosmetic procedure can only be determined following a face-to-face consultation with a qualified practitioner.
All treatments discussed are performed under appropriate medical supervision in accordance with Australian regulations.
For personalised advice, assessment, or further clarification, please contact Youth Lab directly.
Thank you for attending Youth Lab for your Glass Skin Facial Treatment. Please take the time to carefully read the post-treatment guidance below. All aftercare has also been provided via email and is accessible via your online Youth Lab Profile.
The information below is intended for existing Youth Lab clients who have undergone a Glass Skin Facial treatment following consultation with one of our medical or dermal practitioners. It is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or promotion of any prescription-only medicine.
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Use only gentle cleansers, hyaluronic acid/hydrating or healing serums, gentle moisturisers, and SPF 30+ daily for 7 days.
- Avoid any heat or sweat inducing activities, including vigorous exercise for up to 24 hours.
- Avoid applying makeup over the treated areas for 24-48 hours, mineral makeups are preferred.
- Avoid swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas and ocean water for 48 hours.
- Do not use fake tan or spray tan for 7 days.
- Do not use any AHA or BHA, exfoliants or acidic based products for 7 days (eg Glycolic, Lactic, Salicylic etc) – gentle exfoliation may be used after this time.
- Do not use Vitamin A/Retinol products for 7 days (eg Retin A, Stieva A, Zorac etc)
- Do not shave the area until sensitivity has subsided.
- Do not pick, pull or scratch the treated skin. This can lead to scarring, infection and pigment changes.
- Avoid smoking/vaping for a minimum of 14 days. Smokers generally experience poorer healing and suboptimal results so cessation is recommended.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The listed below are all normal side effects and should self-resolve within a few days to weeks.
- Redness
- Skin shedding and peeling.
- Purging of acne/pimples if there was an existing underlying congestion.
- Dryness.
For further information on how to manage these side effects, please see ‘Management’.
Additional
As with any cosmetic medical treatment, rare risks and complications may occur, including those discussed with you during your consultation. If you experience anything unexpected, have concerns about your healing, or feel uncertain about your recovery at any point, please do not hesitate to contact the clinic. We are here to support you and would always rather hear from you early. Please ensure you attend your scheduled follow-up appointment so that your practitioner can review your results and address any questions you may have.
MANAGEMENT
Cold Sores
Cold Sore (HSV) outbreak in individuals who are susceptible is possible even for those who have not had an outbreak in a long time.
Cold Sore Relief
- It is recommended these individuals take prophylactic antiviral medication available over the counter from their local pharmacy prior to and post-treatment.
Redness
After treatment, your face will feel slightly red and irritated similar to a mild sunburn. This is normal and expected post-treatment and can last several hours.
Redness relief
- Keep the area cool / apply a cool compress.
- You may use mineral make-up on the next day following the treatment or until sensitivity has subsided.
Shedding or Peeling
After 3-5 days, there may be some mild skin shedding and peeling. This depends on the strength and depth of the treatment and can range from almost nothing to 5 days of shedding.
The presence or absence of visible peeling does not impact the final results and in some skin types aggressive visible peeling of the skin is not advised.
Peeling Relief
- This is a normal response post-treatment. No management is required.
- Gentle exfoliation minimum of 7 days post-treatment.
Purging of acne/pimples
If underlying congestion in the skin is present, you may experience some breakouts or pimples after undergoing any facial treatment. If this occurs they are generally short-lived and resolve fairly quickly. Purging of acne and deeper congestion that may not have been visible to you before a normal response to treatment and indicative that the skin is responding.
Purging Relief
- Ensure you are adequately cleaning your face morning and evening
- Do not pick or scratch at any breakouts.
The HEALITE II LED treatment in the clinic is a great option for those cases where purging is severe and not manageable with home remedies.
Dry Skin
Dry skin or a tight feeling, while unlikely, is completely normal post-treatment. For clients that are prone to dry skin, it is more common to experience a few days post-treatment.
Dry Skin Relief
- Apply regular hydrating products, i.e. Hyaluronic acid and Moisturisers
- Avoid any active or exfoliating products (AHA’s / BHA’s, Retinol, Vitamin C)
Please contact the clinic on (08) 9324 1604 (West Perth), (08) 9260 6800 (Claremont), (08) 9260 6880 (Joondalup), (08) 9260 6820 (Applecross) or (08) 9260 6855 (Dunsborough) if you have any questions about your treatment or aftercare instructions.
