| Treatment | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pico Toning (Pico Laser) | $105–$240 | per session (full face) |
| Vbeam (Pulsed Dye Laser) | $175–$555 | per session |
| Potenza RF Microneedling | $105–$240 | per session (full face) |
| Rejuran Healer (PN/PDRN) | $175–$310 | per 2cc |
| Ultherapy (HIFU) | $555–$2,130 | 200–600 shots |
| Thermage FLX (RF) | $1,245–$2,910 | 300–600 shots |
| Aqua Peel (Hydrodermabrasion) | $15–$70 | per session |
| LDM Ultrasound Care | $20–$105 | per session |
A medical-grade aftercare protocol for Korea treatments. Clear rules for the first 72 hours and beyond—what to use, what to avoid, and when to restart actives safely.
Use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water. Avoid scrubs, cleansing brushes, and hot water.
Choose simple barrier support. Avoid fragrance-heavy products and “active” serums if you feel stinging.
UV is a major trigger for pigment recurrence and prolonged redness. Reapply if you’re outside or near windows for extended time.
Avoid sauna/hot yoga/very hot showers. No rubbing, picking, or exfoliating—let the skin recover.
If you’re PIH-prone: extending “safe mode” longer often prevents regret.
Tell us what procedure you did, your skin type, and whether you’re PIH-prone. We’ll customize a safe timeline for restarting actives and makeup.
Short answer: only after the skin is clearly stable—no stinging, no persistent redness, and no “hot” feeling. Restarting too early is one of the most common causes of prolonged irritation and PIH.
When in doubt, wait longer and reintroduce slowly.
The rules that protect results
Gentle cleanse, barrier moisturizer, sunscreen. Consistency beats “trying new products” during healing.
If you feel stinging, warmth, or ongoing redness, actives can prolong inflammation and increase pigment risk.
UV + heat are common rebound triggers—especially for melasma and PIH-prone skin.
If the skin surface is compromised (open channels, strong resurfacing), follow clinic rules. Prioritize clean tools and minimal irritation. If makeup stings, stop and return to barrier-first.
If exercise causes flushing/overheating, pause temporarily. Heat can prolong redness and trigger pigment. Resume gradually once skin is calm.
Keep water lukewarm. Avoid long hot showers early. Hot water = inflammation = slower recovery.
Restart only when stable. Reintroduce slowly (lower frequency). If stinging returns, pause and return to barrier-first.
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Seek evaluation promptly—these are not “normal healing” patterns.
Can suggest infection or excessive irritation—don’t delay.
Rare but urgent. Seek immediate care.
✅ If something feels wrong, document with photos and ask early. Early triage prevents complications.
Tell us what you did (laser/RF/HIFU/injectable), how sensitive your skin is, and your PIH history. We’ll tailor a conservative aftercare timeline to protect results.
For pigment-prone skin, longer “safe mode” often equals better long-term tone.
Share your procedure, when it was done, your skin type/sensitivity, and what products you use. We’ll give a safe timeline for cleansing, moisturizer, sunscreen, makeup, and actives.
✅ Tip: List your current actives (retinoid/AHA/BHA/vitamin C) and whether you’ve had PIH before.
Conservative, PIH-aware guidance: mechanism first, then realistic pacing, then a safety checklist you can actually use at a clinic.
| Phase | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Before | Stabilize barrier, avoid over-exfoliation, strict UV/visible-light protection | Lower inflammation → lower rebound/PIH |
| Procedure day | Conservative settings, avoid stacking multiple high-heat treatments | Inflammation control is outcome control |
| After (0–7d) | Gentle cleanse + moisturizer, no harsh actives, sun avoidance | Protect the healing window |
| Follow-up | Reassess at 4–8 weeks; adjust intensity and interval | Pacing prevents relapse |
Use these scenarios to pressure-test a plan. If a clinic can’t explain the “why,” slow down.
Play: Start barrier-first, patch-test actives, prioritize low-heat options.
Watch: If stinging/burning persists >48h after a treatment, stop actives and reassess.
Play: Lower energy, longer intervals, strict photoprotection + pigment-safe topicals.
Watch: Avoid stacking peel + laser in the same visit.
Play: Do fewer, safer sessions; avoid ‘big downtime’ close to flights.
Watch: Plan conservative timing for swelling/redness windows.
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