AviClear Pre Treatment Instructions:
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Let your AviClear provider know if you have used Isotretinoin (Accutane) within the last 6 months.
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Avoid skin irritants (examples below) for a few days before treatment.
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Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
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Avoid prolonged suntanning or self-tanners prior to and during the treatment regimen.
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Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
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Notify your AviClear provider with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.
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History of herpes or cold sores may require an antiviral prescription prior to treatment. Please let your AviClear provider know if you have a history of cold sores.
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Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved
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AviClear Post Treatment Instructions:
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​ Immediately post-treatment, apply a broad- spectrum (UVA/UVB) SPF 30 sunblock, which should be applied at least once daily.
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Cold compresses or chilled gel packs may be applied post-treatment for your comfort. • If a blister develops, contact your AviClear provider.
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Starting the morning after treatment, wash you face with a gentle cleanser, followed by a gentle moisturizer every day twice a day for a few days.
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Resume regular skincare regimen a few days after treatment.
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Makeup can be applied the day after treatment.
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Start applying UVA/UVB 30 SPF sunblock DAILY, starting the morning after treatment.
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Sunblock should be applied at least once daily, reapplying every 90-minutes if outside.
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Direct sun exposure should be minimized throughout the duration of the treatment regimen.
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Most patients will experience mild redness of the treatment area, lasting up to one day post-treatment.
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Some patients experience dryness and itching of the treatment area up to four weeks post-treatment.
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Use a gentle moisturizer (e.g., CeraVe, Cetaphil).
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Roughly half of AviClear patients may experience post-inflammatory flareups after one or all their treatments.
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Condition may worsen before it improves
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Typically occurs a few days post-treatment
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Can last a few weeks post-treatment
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Non-comedogenic makeup for acne-prone skin is okay to cover
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To help decrease the risk of flare-ups that could lead to hyperpigmentation, patients can take Loratadine (Claritin®), an over-the-counter non-drowsy antihistamine, for 3 to 7 days post treatment.
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Over the counter benzoyl peroxide and/or topical retinoids can help minimize breakouts.
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Avoid heat (hot tubs, saunas, etc.) for 1-2 days post-treatment.
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Limit any exercise or activity that can cause sweating for 24 hours post-treatment.
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Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days after treatment:
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Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolicsalicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
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Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks after treatment:
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Waxing, depilatories, etc. •
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Contact your AviClear provider with any concerns such as swelling with or without pustules, blistering, excessive or prolonged redness/swelling, etc.
Good Skincare Tips to Remember:
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Remember to wash your face every morning and night and after working out/sweating.
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Benzoyl peroxide or a retinoid product (starting a few days after treatment) can prevent clogged pores.
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Every morning and evening, apply non-comedogenic moisturizer to prevent rebound oiliness.
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Use UVA/UVB sunblock daily.
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Shampoo your hair regularly if it’s long or touches your face/back.
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Stick to your treatment regimen, trying too many new acne treatments can irritate your skin.
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Don’t touch or pick your face.
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Wash makeup brushes, pillowcases, sheets, etc. regularly.