• Apply moisturizing cream every day, twice a day on the area to be treated.
• Take enough water, not only before you come to the office, but every day. When is too cold or too hot, water with electrolytes is recommended.
• Avoid Caffeine prior treatment. As it “wakes up” nerve endings making you more sensitive.
• Avoid rushing prior your appointment which can make you tense and nervous. Arrive at the office early to allow yourself ample time to relax.
• If you are very sensitive take Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, etc., prior your treatment to decrease your sensitivity.

Pre/Post Treatment Skin Care:

• Skin will be cleansed before and after with an antibacterial lotion.
• After treatment a regenerating cream/gel will be applied and Cataphoresis will be performed which will:

1. Relieve redness, inflammation and irritation.
2. Restore the skin’s natural pH level.
3. Soothe and provide bactericidal, germicidal and vasoconstriction action.
4. Promote greater penetration of active products to enhance treatment effectiveness.
5. Accelerates the healing process of the skin.

Contraindications for Cataphoresis:

1. Heart disease, pacemaker or electronic implant.
2. Hemophilia.
3. Diabetes.
4. Epilepsy.
5. Viral hepatitis or AIDS.
6. Pregnancy (just for cataphoresis, is perfectly safe to practice Electrolysis if you are pregnant).
7. Accutane.
8. Cancerous lesions.
9. Absence of sensory perception or numbness.
10. Metallic implants.
11. Remove contact lens before the treatments (just in case we are going to perform cataphoresis on the eyebrow).

• Apply sunscreen liberally to treated area (if exposed to sun) especially for sensitive and pigmented skin.

Home care instructions:

Depending on individual skin types, you may display redness and a small amount of swelling after treatment. This is normal. If any other manifestations occur, it is temporary and will disappear shortly with proper care. Do not aggravate the treatment area. Please follow these instructions:

• Do activities thah keep you cool.
• Avoid sunning, working out, hot tubs, etc. which can increase swelling.
• Keep treated area clean.
• For electrolysis treatment on the face, try no to apply make-up for at least 24 hours. If you must wear make-up, put an antibiotic ointment on first.
• Wear sunscreen at all times.
• Apply Yi-Zhi Baume cream twice a day for two or three days or as needed.