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Pre and Post Care: Skin Treatments for Rejuvenation Support

Premium Skin Care Pre-Treatment Instructions

Our general skin care treatments typically include our Arawan facial, brightening facial, lymphatic drainage facial, microdermabrasion, or dermaplaning for improving skin tone, texture, and hydration with zero downtime for skin rejuvenation. To help you get the best results, please follow these simple pre and post care instructions.
 

Before Your Skin Care Treatment


Prepare your skin and avoid irritation:

✔ Do:

  • Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser the night before your appointment.
  • Stay well-hydrated and arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.
  • Let your provider know about any recent skin treatments or changes in your skincare routine.

✘ Avoid:

  • Retinoids, glycolic/salicylic acids, or exfoliating products for 7 days before your treatment. NOT avoiding may increase chances of irritation, redness, and sensitivity.
  • Waxing, laser treatments, or aggressive exfoliation for at least 7 days prior, because failure to do so may increase your chances of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and increased skin sensitivity.
  • Prolonged sun exposure or tanning (natural or artificial) for 1 week before may increase the risk of permanent skin discoloration.
  • Injectable treatments (tox or filler) in the treatment area for at least 14 days, because it takes 2 weeks for these injectables to take full effect or settle and we would like to avoid accidental migration of the medication to unintended areas. 

After Your Skin Care Treatment

Your skin may feel smooth, dewy, and slightly pink immediately after. The pinkness is normal and typically fades within hours.

✔ Do (within the first 24 to 48 hours):

  • Keep your skin hydrated with our recommended lipid serum and apply moisturizer lightly.
  • Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily, even indoors or on cloudy days.
  • Drink plenty of water to support internal hydration.
  • Use only gentle, non-active skincare products.

✘ Avoid:

  • Exfoliating ingredients (retinol, AHA/BHA, vitamin C serums, or scrubs) for 7 days
  • Saunas, steam rooms, and intense workouts for 24 hours
  • Waxing, laser, or other facial treatments for at least 7 days
  • Direct sun exposure without SPF

What to Expect

  • Immediate results: Skin feels fresh, plump, and glowing.
  • No downtime: You can return to your routine the same day.
  • Continued improvement: Skin texture, tone, and clarity often improve in the days following treatment.

Maintain Your Results

  • Schedule skin care treatments every 4 to 6 weeks for optimal skin maintenance
  • Pair with microneedling, PRP facials, medical grade chemical peels or anti-wrinkle injections for enhanced skin rejuvenation
  • Follow a consistent at-home routine using medical-grade skincare products (ask us for recommendations) 


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Arawan MedSpa + Wellness
Dr. Eric de la Cruz MD FACS & Nurse Sunshine RN
An Aesthetic Medicine & Wellness Clinic

2026

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