Pre-Treatment Instructions: Collagen Induction Treatment (CIT)

Following the right pre-treatment instructions ensures that your treatment will go smoothly and helps minimise side-effects.

Pre-Treatment Tips

• Avoid Accutane in the six months prior to beginning your treatment sessions.

• Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 5 to 7 days prior to your treatment.

• Do not take anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofens, voltaren, naproxen and celecoxib for at least three days prior to your collagen induction session. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process is that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.

• Avoid IPL/laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for at least two weeks prior to your procedure.

• No waxing depilatory creams or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5 to 7 days prior.

• Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there's dense hair present in the treatment area, shave the day before you arrive for your appointment.

• If you are prone to cold sores take an anti-viral agent for two days prior to and the day of the treatment.

Day of Treatment

• Drink plenty of fluids

• Know what to expect on the day of your collagen induction treatment will make this procedure as comfortable and anxiety-free as possible for you