How to prepare for your Dermaplaning treatment.

• Discontinue any manual or chemical exfoliation 3-5 days prior to service.

• Avoid direct sun exposure for 5-7 days prior to service.

• Schedule your Botox or filler after your service. (Dermaplaning must be done at least 5 hours after Botox and 3-4 days after filler).

• Be sure your skin is free from active acne or lesions

• Avoid direct sun exposure for the immediate 48-72 hours post-treatment.

• Apply sunscreen daily.

• Discontinue use of any exfoliants and use only a gentle cleanser for one week.

• Do not touch or pick at your skin.

• Avoid introducing any new products to your skin for the initial 72 hours.

• Keep your skin well hydrated (drink lots of water).

• We recommend avoiding wearing any makeup for 24 hours post treatment (if it is completely necessary, please be sure it is 100% mineral based).

• Wait 3-4 weeks before next Dermaplaning appt.

This technique is safely performed using a blade specifically designed for dermaplaning. Once the skin is properly prepped, the technician holds the skin taut and gently glides the blade along the skin's surface at a 45 degree angle to remove dead skin and fine hairs.

It is extremely safe when performed by a professionally trained technician utilizing DermaplanePro methods and tools, as we do at Beauty Rule!

No, this is physiologically impossible. The soft, fine vellus hair will grow back slowly-usually in about 4 weeks.

There are two types of hair that grow on our bodies:

Vellus hair is the thin, fine, soft hair that typically covers the entire body.

Terminal hair is the coarse hair that grows on the head, face in men and some women, underarms, legs and pubic areas.

Not if done properly. This is why it is very important to see a professional esthetician who is trained.

Dermaplaning is performed on the face and sides of the neck.

Dermaplaning can be performed every 3 to 4 weeks. Treating the skin in this manner actually removes about 2 to 3 weeks worth of dead skin cells.

Yes. Dermaplaning is an excellent way to prepare the skin for a chemical peel.

No. When dermaplaning is performed as a preparation for a chemical peel, the visible exfoliation that the client sees will be a result of the peel solution that is added in the treatment.

Yes, we recommend waxing first. Then dermaplane right up to where you left off waxing. Do not dermaplane over newly waxed areas.

All skin types can benefit from dermaplaning. Typically, clients over 35 are the best candidates, and will return for regular treatments. It is highly addictive! Men can be dermaplaned on non-beard areas only.

Clients with active acne outbreaks should not be treated until lesions are healed. Dermaplaning is great for diminishing acne scars, but should not be performed during active outbreaks.

Clients with bleeding disorders or difficulty clotting should not be treated.

Clients with diabetes, not under control by diet or medication, should not be treated.

Clients undergoing cancer treatment should not be treated.

Clients with active cold sores will need to be rescheduled, and if prone to cold sores should begin to pre-medicate 24 hours prior to receiving a service.

You are not a candidate for Dermaplaning if any of the following apply to you:

No Botox or Fillers for two weeks before treatment

Retin-A - Discontinue use for 5 days prior to treatment

Clients prone to PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation)- Pretreat with melanin suppressant serum for at least 2 weeks prior to dermaplaning

Diabetes - Must be under control by diet or medication

Cancer - Not while undergoing treatment

Accutane or Isotretinoin-After 12 months of non-use and with doctors approval

Blood thinners or history of bleeding

Higher dosage or frequency of use of Aspirin

Acne - Grade 3 or above

Pustular Acne

Cystic Acne

Cold Sores

Sunburn or Windburned Skin

One of the most effective wavelength ranges falls under that of red light, renowned for improving blood flow, stimulating the production of energy within body cells, decreasing inflammation, and giving the skin a much younger look and feel.

BENEFITS OF RED LIGHT THERAPY:

Increases energy production in cells

Encourages production of elastin, collagen, and fibroblasts

Softens lines and wrinkles in all areas of the face (forehead, around eyes, around mouth)

Alleviates acne by reducing inflammation

Speeds up any healing processes in the skin

Increases nutrient supply in the areas it affects

Supports hydration in the skin by relieving dry skin

Reduces age spots and sun damage by stimulating cellular activity

People with sensitive skin will benefit from the soothing and calming effect of yellow light therapy. If you are looking for a solution for skin conditions such as UV radiation damage, rosacea, flushing, redness, and inflammation, yellow light therapy is the right choice for you.

BENEFITS OF YELLOW LIGHT THERAPY:

Enhances immunity

Promotes lymphatic drainage

Treats sunburns

Improves hyperpigmentation

Reduces the appearance of redness, inflammation, and swelling

Green LED light has a calming effect on the skin and has been proven to assist in reducing melasma and other issues of skin discoloration. The wavelengths of the green LED light target melanocytes, or melanin-producing cells in the bottom layer of the epidermis. By targeting melanocytes, excess melanin is blocked from traveling to the surface of the skin. This breaks up clusters of pigment and therefore diminishes any existing unwanted hyperpigmentation.

BENEFITS OF GREEN LIGHT THERAPY?

Calms Skin with anti-inflammatory properties

Improves hyperpigmentation

Stimulates nutrient uptake into the skin

Repairs damaged skin

Improves sagging skin around eyes

Relieves mental stress

Minimizes sun spots

Improves cell energy and metabolism

Blue LED light has been proven to use powerful antibacterial properties to kill acne-causing bacteria, thus preventing and treating acne at the same time. Helping to successfully treat active breakouts, prevent future breakouts, and help plump the appearance of lines and wrinkles, blue light has a variety of applicable uses. Blue light also helps to purify the skin, stabilize oil glands, and soothe inflammation.

BENEFITS OF BLUE LIGHT THERAPY?

Eliminates bacteria without damaging the skin

Prevents breakouts

Diminishes existing acne

Achieves brighter and clearer skin

Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Calms the skin

Oxygenates the skin

Purple LED light is a combination of blue and red light. The main function of purple light is to increase cell regeneration. Infrared rays penetrate deep into the skin to promote healing and relieve deep muscular or joint pain. Combining the benefits of red light (640 nm) and blue light (470 nm) supports the treatment of acne with anti-bacterial effects, all while stimulating collagen production to treat lines and wrinkles.

BENEFITS OF PURPLE LIGHT THERAPY?

Improves skin color

Reduces redness and signs of aging

Improves the appearance of stretch marks

Repairs sun damage

Orange Light is an ideal option to increase energy production in cells and accelerate metabolism. Orange light may also help restore glow to dull skin.

BENEFITS OF ORANGE LIGHT THERAPY?

Revitalizes the skin

Adds luminosity and brightness

Brings out a natural glow

White light is the most powerful light used for beauty treatments, as it penetrates the deepest into your skin. White light is used for its variety of skin rejuvenating effects, including tightening and toning the skin, healing acne scars, erasing sun damage or dark spots, and reducing inflammation. The accelerated skin recovery benefits of white LED light can also be extremely beneficial for people with acne. Multiple sessions will yield the best results and can prevent the signs of aging for future glowing, youthful skin.

BENEFITS OF WHITE LIGHT THERAPY?

Improves fine lines and wrinkles

Accelerates cellular metabolism

Heals acne scars

Improves dark spots

Reduces inflammation

Lifts and tones skin

How to prepare for your LED Light Therapy Treatment

• Be well hydrated when you arrive for your treatment.

• For best results, exfoliate the night before your treatment and arrive with clean skin.

There is no “downtime” after LED Light Therapy.

Unlike other forms of light therapy, LEDs do not contain ultraviolet rays, therefore they are not harmful to your skin.

Unlike more invasive procedures such as laser therapy, LEDs don't burn your skin. They also don't cause any pain.

LED Light Therapy commonly aids in:

• Increasing blood circulation

• Stimulating collagen production

• Assisting to heal wounds

• Helping to repair damaged skin

• Increasing RNA and DNA synthesis, helping damaged cells to replace more promptly

• Stimulating fibroblastic activity

• Killing bacteria that cause acne

• Comfort sore muscles, aches and pains

• Increasing oxygenation and restoration of the skin’s natural cellular activity, which keeps the skin renewed and fresh.

LED Light Therapy is a non-invasive treatment which has been used effectively for more than 20 years for both aesthetic and medical applications. When correctly used, medical studies show to have no adverse side-effects.

Unlike other types of light therapy, LEDs produce a pure light wavelength and do not contain ultraviolet rays. This means they are safe for regular use and cannot cause sunburn or tanning of the skin.

Red light targets the dermal layers, providing excellent results in collagen and elastin synthesis. Near-infrared is a frequency of light just below the visible spectrum and is able to penetrate even deeper into the dermis. It can reach the subcutaneous layer of skin and the muscle to enable deep tissue repair and cellular regeneration.

Undergoing treatment feels like lying on the beach and basking in the sun – but without the harmful UV rays! Your skin should get no more than slightly warm, but the “glow” sensation can last hours after your treatment.

LED light therapy is incremental and builds on the work of previous treatments. This means you should expect results from your first treatment to be relatively minor, but improvement should increase significantly with each further treatment. Improvement to your skin should even continue after your last treatment.

A course of LED light therapy is usually 10 sessions spaced at weekly or twice weekly intervals. Expect your skin to continue improving for several weeks after your final treatment. You can add an LED light therapy treatment to any service, or enjoy our LED Light Therapy Facial. We recommend joining our Skin Membership for a monthly discount!

The effects of LED light therapy are not permanent. This is because your skin cells are constantly being shed and renewed. Expect to have follow-up sessions in around 4 to 6 months.

You are not a candidate for LED Light Therapy if any of the following apply to you:

• Pregnancy

• Epilepsy

• Photo-allergy

• Medications that cause light sensitivity (such as Tetracycline)

• If you are currently taking steroids or cortisone injections

• Suspicious lesions or malignant tumors

• Extreme sensitivity to light

• Using photo-sensitizing drugs or have migraines brought on by light

Please consult your physician if you are pregnant or have a serious illness of any kind.

• Avoid any strong at home for a week before treatment

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 5 days before treatment

• Avoid exfoliants for 72 hours prior to treatment

• Be prepared to discuss your skin concerns and what your goals might be

• Please be sure to disclose any medication you are currently taking, any allergies, any medical condition that may seem relevant, any skin care products you are using, and any other recent skin treatments (such as chemical peel), as these could have serious adverse effects

• The technician will clean your face before the treatment, but it is best to avoid arriving with excessive makeup.

Avoid direct sun exposure for several hours after treatment, as skin will be more sensitive to UV rays

How to prepare for your Chemical Peel treatment.

• Avoid exfoliants for one week prior to appointment.

• Discontinue use of any products containing Retinol or Vitamin A for one week prior to treatment.

• Refrain from using makeup for a few days prior to treatment, as Chemical Peels work best on completely clean skin.

• Avoid extreme sun exposure in days leading up to treatment.

• Avoid waxing or other hair removal on treatment area for at least 72 hours prior to treatment.

• Stay hydrated - drink plenty of water and avoid products that dry out your skin.

• Be sure to fill out any forms and inform your technician of any medication you are taking.

For two days post-procedure:

• Stay cool, no heavy exercising (you do not want to sweat, this is harmful and filled with bacteria, this can cause hyperpigmentation and adverse reactions).

• Do not put the treated area directly into a hot shower spray.

• Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms or saunas.

• Do not go swimming.

• Do not use any loofah or other means of mechanical or topical exfoliators.

• Avoid makeup for as long as possible to allow your skin to stabilize and rest.

• Moisturize twice daily.

• Avoid topical AHAs, Retin-A’s, etc for 7 days post procedure.

• Avoid sun exposure.

• Do not go in a tanning bed for 2 weeks post procedure.

• Do not pick or pull on any loose skin, this could potentially cause hyperpigmentation.

• Do not have electrolysis, facial waxing, or depilatories for 5 days post procedure.

There are three different types of peel: superficial, medium and deep peels. These are categorized by the strength of the acid solution used in the peel and how deeply they penetrate the skin. Deeper peels penetrate the skin further and require greater recovery time. At Beauty Rule we only perform superficial and medium peels, as these have minimum side effects and recovery time. If you are unsure which level of peel is best for your skin, you can set up a consultation to discuss your options.

Whilst you may see some very minor benefits after a single superficial peel, we recommend a course of six peels, one or two weeks apart. This will give the best results, as the full benefits of the peels build up over a course of six treatments. After a course of six peels you can have a once monthly maintenance peel or wait for three months before embarking on another course of peels. We offer a variety of packages at discounted rates.

Chemical peels are non-invasive treatments to improve the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers. A peel can reduce and improve uneven skin tone, dull skin, rough patches, and lines and wrinkles around your eyes and mouth. It can also treat acne scars and damaged skin from the sun.

Also known as chemexfoliation or derma peeling, this procedure will remove superficial layers of the skin and promote collagen production for a younger and more supple look.

If you have any of the issues noted above you are probably a great candidate for a chemical peel. There is really no age limit for a peel, and many women and men over the age of 65 have successful peels.

If you have a current infection, broken or cut skin, active herpes, a sunburn, or if you have taken Accutane in the last six months, you would not be a candidate.

At the time of treatment, the skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils, and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions – such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or lactic acid; trichloroacetic acid (TCA); or carbolic acid (phenol) – are used. These produce a controlled wound, enabling new, refreshed skin to appear. Most patients experience a warm to somewhat hot sensation which lasts about five to ten minutes.

Depending upon the type of peel, a reaction similar to sunburn occurs following a chemical peel. Superficial peeling usually involves redness, followed by scaling that ends within three to seven days. Medium-depth and deep peeling may result in swelling and the presence of water blisters that may break, crust, turn brown, and peel off over a period of 7 to 14 days It is important to avoid overexposure to the sun after a chemical peel since the new skin is fragile and more susceptible to complications. The state of your skin after a peel depends on what kind of peel you had. The superficial peels have limited effects, the medium peels may cause some redness.

You may be more sensitive to sun exposure. Take extra precautions by using sunscreen with SPF 20 or higher. We recommend limiting sun exposure for at least one week after your peel. Avoid strenuous exercise or any activity that may cause excessive sweating for 2-3 days. The perspiration caused may irritate the skin. Do not scrub your face when washing, gently cleanse. Avoid “helping the skin to peel”. You can control the peeling with a light moisturizer. Do not have any other facial treatment for at least one week after treatment.

Accutane - must be at least 1 year off

Retin-A: Discontinue for 7- 10 days prior to treatment

Pregnant or lactating

Allergy to aspirin (please disclose all allergies)

Sunburned or compromised skin: outdoors lifestyle, tanning bed users, avid golfer or skier, sun worshiper

Serious medical condition: heart condition/problem, immunity disorder, uncontrolled diabetes etc.

Medications: diabetes type 2, lupus, chemotherapy

Permanent cosmetics wait 7 days then cover with occlusive barrier

Active cold sores or lesions

Active facial rash

Immediately following any facial surgery needs doctor approval

Rosacea- will need to be evaluated.

Facial waxing requires a 72 hour waiting period