This is a quick check-list to help make sure your AviClear acne treatment is as safe, easy and effective as possible:
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Please let us know if you have used Isotretinoin (Accutane) within the last 6-months.
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Avoid skin irritants (examples below) for a 3-5 days before treatment. The most common culprits are products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
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Avoid prolonged sun exposure, suntanning or self-tanners prior to and during the treatment regimen. (This includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.)
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Please notify us with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.
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Please let us know if you have a history of cold sores so that we can prescribe an antiviral prescription prior to treatment.
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Excess hair may need to be shaved. (Men should arrive cleanly shaved.)
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Timing: You’ll be in our office for approximately 90+ minutes per AviClear treatment (this time includes pre-treatment numbing), once a month, for 3-months. For our Acne Apocalypse program, 2-weeks after each AviClear treatment you’ll come in for a 30-minute Refinement Session.
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Please make sure to wear comfortable clothing to your appointments!
As always, please contact us with any questions or concerns — we’re here for you!
