Aftercare Advice

SQT Bio-Microneedling

 

The aftercare is just as important as the treatment. Please ensure that you stick to the
aftercare instructions below. If at any stage you are not sure, please reach out to your SQT® Specialist.

  • Day of the treatment: Please, no swimming, hot spa or sauna, intensive exercise or sun exposure. In the evening simply rinse the face with water and apply the serum that was given to you at your treatment (if applicable)
  • Day 2: In the morning rinse the face with water and apply the serum given to you. No sun exposure, make up, swimming, hot spa or sauna and intensive exercise. In the evening you can now cleanse with the cleanser prescribed to you, apply any remaining serum and moisturiser prescribed. You add in your SPF and apply good quality make-up if need be. The skin may become very dry, itchy, breakout, start peeling and there may be increased redness. This is all normal.
  • Day 3: Repeat as above in Day 2.
  • Day 4: You may start to feel the spicules have come out. Repeat the same as day 2 and 3. For itchiness please apply more moisturiser or spritz the skin with water. In extreme cases you can take an antihistamine.
  • Day 5 - 7: More visible peeling may be seen. Continue using your cleanser, moisturiser and SPF prescribed.
  • After day 7: You can resume back to your normal skin care routine.

During the week of the treatment please do not use any other products or exfoliators other than what your SQT® certified therapist has prescribed.

SQT FAQS

What is the aftercare after an SQT® Bio-microneedling treatment?
After a treatment it is recommended that no active products, serums or exfoliators are to be used for the first 7 days. SPF is a must. Make-up application is easier once peeling is completed.

Why is the skin red after a treatment?
Redness is a temporary condition and generally will subside after a few hours. The redness is part of the wound healing response.

Does the skin peel after a treatment?
According to feedback from 1132 customers, 26.24% of users peeled for the first time, 63.78% of users peeled for the second time, 79.15% of users peeled for the third time, and 90.19% of users peeled for the fourth time.

Why does pigmentation on the skin appear darker after a treatment?
This is completely normal, as the pigment build up in the skin starts to move to the surface. You will notice the skin will lighten after this time.

Can you expose the skin to sun after a treatment?
We suggest no sun exposure after the treatment. It is important that you recommend a professional sunscreen to be used ongoing.

 

Lash Lifting 

  • Avoid make-up removers for the first 48 hours - they may strip the tint or disturb the lift/lamination
  • Avoid using an eye mask, as well as sleeping on your face for at least 48 hours after treatment
  • Reduce exposure to hot water, heat and steam from showers, saunas, dishwashers or ovens
  • Brush lashes upwards daily
  • Lash care products such as Elleevate Lash Lift Mascara or Elleplex Aftercare may be used to nourish, condition and support the lashes following the treatment

 

Brow Stain or tinting

  • To achieve long lasting results, it is recommended to take extra care for the first 24 hours
  • Keep the brows dry 
  • Avoid touching the brows where possible
  • Avoid steam rooms, saunas, chlorine, facial products touching the brows as well as sleeping on your face
  • Avoid using retinols, AHA’s, BHA’s, steroid creams or skin thinning treatments for at least 48 hours
  • Avoid exfoliation of the brows and surrounding area for 48 hours 
  • A brow oil can be used to hydrate the brows and aid in colour retention

Often, lash and brow growth serums can lengthen, hydrate and nourish the lashes to become healthier. It is important to note that some growth serums contain ingredients that are heavy and may weigh down lashes after lash and brow treatments and can also send lashes into redirection. If you don't experience any adverse affects from using a lash growth serum between treatments you are welcome to continue the use of that particular product, however it is important to proceed with caution.

Waxing

  • Shower in luke warm water only
  • Avoid excessive sweating for 24 hours 
  • For Brazilian Wax, avoid intimacy for 24 hours
  • Exfoliate after 48 hours every 2-3 days to prevent ingrown hairs

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