
Post-Care Instructions
Iris Beauty Solution Vancouver
Follow these steps to protect and enhance your results after laser, IPL, microneedling, and THESERA treatments.
Why Post-Care Matters
Proper post-treatment care is essential to protect your skin, achieve the best possible results, and reduce the risk of complications after aesthetic procedures. Whether you’ve had laser hair removal, IPL skin rejuvenation, microneedling, chemical peel, THESERA L lifting threads, intimate skin brightening, or other skin treatments, following the correct aftercare steps will help your skin heal faster, maintain long-term results, and prevent issues like irritation, hyperpigmentation, or prolonged redness. At Iris Beauty Solution in Vancouver, we provide clear aftercare instructions for each service we offer—scroll below to find the specific post-care guide for your treatment.
General Aftercare (All Treatments)
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Keep treated area clean and dry for the first 24 hours.
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Avoid touching or scratching the area.
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Use gentle, fragrance-free skincare products.
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Apply SPF daily and avoid direct sun exposure for at least 1 week.
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Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet to support skin healing.
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Always follow your technician’s specific recommendations.
Jump to Post-Care Instructions:
THESERA L — Non-Surgical Thread Lift
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Avoid touching or washing the treated area for 12 hours.
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No makeup for 24 hours.
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Avoid facial massages and aesthetic treatments for 2 weeks.
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Sleep on your back if possible for the first 3 nights.
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Use only recommended aftercare products provided by Iris Beauty Solution.
THESERA G – C-Sponge Peel
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Mild tingling, redness, or tightness is normal for 24–48 hours.
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Do not exfoliate or use active ingredients (retinol, AHA/BHA, vitamin C) for 5–7 days.
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Use hydrating and soothing products as recommended.
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Avoid saunas, steam rooms, or swimming for 5 days.
THESERA H – Deep Hydration & Barrier Repair
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Keep skin clean and moisturized.
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Avoid makeup for 12 hours.
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Use SPF daily.
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Hydrate well to prolong treatment benefits.
Micro-needling, Fractora— Collagen, Scars & Wrinkles
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Redness and mild swelling are normal for 24–48 hours.
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Use only gentle, hydrating products for 3–5 days.
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No makeup for at least 24 hours.
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Avoid sun exposure and apply SPF daily.
Lumecca IPL—Dark Spots & Sun Damage
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Mild redness or warmth may occur for a few hours post-treatment.
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Pigmented spots may darken before flaking off in 7–10 days.
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Avoid sun exposure for 2–4 weeks.
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Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers.
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No hot baths, saunas, or vigorous workouts for 48 hours.
Laser Hair Removal — Vectus & Sheerwave IPL360
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Redness or bumps are normal for 24 hours.
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Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks.
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No waxing, plucking, or threading between sessions.
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Shave only before treatments.
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Avoid hot showers, saunas, or workouts for 24 hours.
BodyFX— Fat Reduction & Cellulite
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Some redness or warmth in the treated area may last a few hours.
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Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy lifestyle for best results.
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Avoid hot baths or intense workouts for 24 hours.
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Follow technician’s recommendations for home care.
Forma Skin Tightening
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Mild redness may occur and should subside within a few hours.
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Keep skin hydrated.
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Avoid exfoliating products for 2 days.
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Apply SPF daily.
Organic & Chemical Peels— Resurfacing, Texture & Pigment
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Redness, mild swelling, and tightness for 24–48 hours is normal.
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Skin will flake or peel in 2–5 days—do not pick or pull at peeling skin.
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Avoid exfoliants, scrubs, retinol, AHA/BHA, and vitamin C for 7 days or until peeling stops.
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Use gentle cleanser and rich moisturizer to support healing.
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Avoid heat (sauna, steam rooms) and intense workouts for 48 hours.
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SPF 30+ daily; absolutely no tanning or direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks.
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Makeup can be worn after 24 hours if skin is not irritated, but minimal makeup is best during peeling.
Intimate Skin Brightening
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Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours; avoid tight clothing and friction.
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Avoid heat/sweat (hot yoga, sauna, strenuous workouts) for 48 hours.
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Use only the soothing/brightening products recommended by your technician every day; avoid retinol, acids, scrubs, and depilatory creams .
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No waxing, sugaring, or laser on the treated area until cleared by your technician.
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Avoid scented products; choose fragrance-free cleansers and breathable cotton underwear.
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SPF 30+ on any sun-exposed treated skin; avoid tanning.
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Contact us if you experience significant irritation, swelling beyond 72 hours, or signs of infection.