Pre-treatment of skin at risk of hyperpigmentation - L2
This information is for you if:
You have been told that you need to prepare your skin in advance of your proposed treatment
Why pre-treat?
We are recommending that you pre-treat your skin to reduce the risk of developing post-treatment pigmentation (PIH). Pre-treatment reduces the risk by minimising how active your pigment producing cells are. Pre-treatment does not eliminate the risk of developing more/new pigmentation after treatment because for some people the heat/inflammation generated by treatment can trigger the pigment cells to make more pigment.
Products:
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Obagi Clear (Hydroquinone) - prescription drug
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Obagi Tretinoin 0.025% - prescription drug
Cautions:
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Skin becomes more sun sensitive. Excellent sun protection/avoidance required
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Products are NOT suitable if pregnant/breastfeeding
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Obagi Clear (hydroquinone) can only be used for defined periods of time. Do not start/stop using routinely. This is a medicine.
What to expect:
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Dryness
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Redness
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Flaking
Tips:
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Obagi Hydrate is a wonderful moisturiser to use with this routine
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Venn Cica Biome Booster is a wonderful serum to nourish the skin when using this routine
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You can apply a thin layer of either of the above before your tretinoin if the skin is sensitive. Wait 10 minutes or more between layers.
Routine:
AM:
1. Cleanse
2. 1/2gram of Clear (see image)
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Massage in well.
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Apply to full face including out to hairline and ensure skin fully absorbed and skin looks clear or product before next step
3. +/- serum
4. +/- Moisturiser
5. SPF
PM:
x3 nights:
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Cleanse
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1/2gram of Clear (see image)
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Moisturiser
x3 nights:
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Cleanse
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Pea size amount tretinoin (avoid eye area)
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Moisturiser
x1 night:
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Cleanse
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Hydrating serum
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Moisturiser
Ahead of your recommended treatment:
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Stop using Tretinoin and Clear 5 days pre-treatment
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Only gentle products in the 5 days pre treatment (no acids except vitamin c)
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Contact the clinic is you have any concerns whatsoever
