REQUIREMENTS FOR FIBROBLAST TREATMENT
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you might not be a good candidate and you should contact us to discuss
● You should be in good health at the time of the appointment, with no pre-existing health conditions. Signs of the cold or flu will results in rescheduling your appointment.
● Are you fitted with a Pacemaker?
● Have you had Thrombosis?
● History of Cancer, especially malignant melanoma, recurring non-melanoma skin cancer or pre cancerous lesions in the last 3 years?
● Is your skin prone to keloid scars?
● Any active infections?
● Autoimmune Diseases such as Systemic Lupus Erythematous or Porphyria?
● Liver Disease or any Liver Function Issues?
● Metal Implants, plates or Pins in the area?
● If your skin in prone to keloid scars this treatment should be avoided?
● Under the age of 18?
● Swollen or inflamed on or around the treatment area?
● Uncontrolled Diabetes, healing disorders or lymphatic draining issues?
● Sun tanning prior to treatment and must not have deep tan
● Do you have Hyperpigmentation / Hypopigmentation?
● Treatment cannot be preformed if signs of Herpes simplex (cold sores when working in the lip area) It is
recommended you consult with their medical Doctor and begin taking doctor prescribed medication 3
days prior to treatment and 4 days following treatment.
● Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?
● If you wear eyelash extensions, they must be removed prior to treatment of the eyelid.
● This treatment is only recommended on Fitzpatrick Scale 1-3
Please see diagram below.
Fibroblast Treatment is not advised for those with very dark skin. This is because there is a higher risk of hyperpigmentation (dark spots) or hypopigmentation (light spots) following treatment.
How To Prepare
THE MOST IMPORTANT PREPARATION YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER IS YOUR TIME DURING THE FIRST WEEK FOLLOWING YOUR TREATMENT. GIVE CAREFUL THOUGHT BEFORE SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU WILL PREFER TO STAY OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE WHILST YOU ARE HEALING AND SWELLING HAS SUBSIDED. HOWEVER THIS MAY NOT BE AN ISSUE TO YOU IF THE VISUAL EFFECTS OF THE TREATMENT ARE OF NO CONCERN.
PLEASE ATTEND YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH CLEAN SKIN NO MOISTURISER, MAKEUP/TANNING PRODUCTS ON THE TREATMENT AREA, ESPECIALLY NO MASCARA ON LASHES IF THE EYE AREA IS BEING TREATED.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SUN PROTECTION OF SPF 30-50 BE USED DAILY FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIBROBLAST TREATMENTS.
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS WITH INGREDIENTS SUCH AS RETINOLS, ALPHA-HYDROXY ACIDS (AHAS), TRETINOIN OR ANY TYPE OF VITAMIN A DERIVATIVES MUST BE AVOIDED.
STAY OUT OF THE SUN, TANNING SALONS AND REFRAIN FROM USING ANY SELF-TANNING PRODUCTS FOR THREE WEEKS.
How Much Downtime Will I Experience?
DOWNTIME DEPENDS ON YOUR WORKING SITUATION AND LIFESTYLE. YOU CAN RESUME YOUR NORMAL WORK IMMEDIATELY BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS NO DOWNTIME. THE TINY PLASMA FLASH CAUSES ‘CRUSTS’ TO FORM ON THE SKIN GIVING THE DISTINCTIVE DOTTING EFFECT. YOU CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT SWELLING IN THE AREA TREATED, PARTICULARLY IN THE EYE AREA. THE SWELLING WILL DIMINISH OVER A 2-5 DAY PERIOD AND THE CRUST (BROWN DOTS) THAT OCCUR ARE GONE ON AVERAGE BETWEEN 5 – 7 DAYS.
THEY MAY ALSO BE COVERED OVER WITH A SPECIALLY FORMULATED MINERAL MAKE-UP TO REDUCE THEIR VISIBILITY. THESE ARE COSMETIC ISSUES ONLY, TECHNICALLY THERE IS NO REAL DOWNTIME IF THESE VISUAL EFFECTS ARE OF NO CONCERN TO YOU
What Can I Expect At My Treatment?
ON THE TREATMENT DAY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT NO MAKE-UP IS WORN ON THE TREATMENT AREA. A NUMBING CREAM IS APPLIED TO THE TREATMENT AREA AND LEFT TO TAKE EFFECT FOR 30-40 MINS. DURING THIS NUMBING PERIOD, THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL TIME TO FURTHER DISCUSS TREATMENT AND ANSWER ANY OUTSTANDING QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. WHEN THE AREA IS SUFFICIENTLY NUMB THE TREATMENT WILL BEGIN. DURING THE TREATMENT YOU WILL FEEL SOME HEAT AND MINOR IRRITATION, BUT MINIMAL OR NO PAIN! TREATMENT TIME CAN LAST FROM 45 MINUTES (INCLUDING NUMBING PERIOD) AND UP TO SEVERAL HOURS DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE TREATMENT AREA. YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AFTERCARE INSTRUCTION AND A REVIEW APPOINTMENT WILL BE SCHEDULED AS SOON AS 6 WEEKS LATER.
How Many Visits Will I Need?
IN MOST CASES ONLY ONE TREATMENT IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER, DEPENDING ON THE AREA OF THE FACE OR BODY BEING TREATED AND INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS AND EXPECTATIONS ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS MAY BE NECESSARY.
ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS CAN BE SAFELY DONE AT 8 WEEK INTERVALS AFTER INITIAL PROCEDURE.