Post-Treatment Care Guidelines

What is Ultherapy Prime?

Ultherapy Prime is a lifting treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to reach the SMAS, the deep supporting layer of the skin, helping to soften wrinkles and lift the face. Real-time imaging lets the doctor see the layers being treated, and it is used for the neck, the brow and eye area, the cheeks and the jawline.

When will I start to see results?

Ultherapy Prime gives both an immediate and a gradual result. You may feel some tightening right after treatment as collagen contracts. Improvement then builds gradually over 2 to 3 months as the treated collagen and supporting layer remodel. Results usually last 6 to 12 months, and Rare recommends repeating treatment every 6 months to 1 year.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness and other mild irritation usually settle within 2 to 5 days. Soreness and slight swelling can take 1 to 2 weeks to settle fully, and temporary changes in sensation can occur.
• Wash gently with lukewarm water on the day. As the treatment does not peel the skin, normal cleansing and makeup are generally fine straight away.
• Use sunscreen every day.
• For 1 week, avoid alcohol, saunas, hot baths (including jjimjilbang and steam rooms) and intense exercise.
• For 1 week, pause scrubs and high-strength active skincare.
• On thinner skin, faint lines of redness can appear and usually fade within 1 to 2 weeks.

What is Sofwave?

Sofwave is an ultrasound treatment that targets the dermis, a relatively shallow layer of the skin, to improve firmness and overall tightness. Rather than pulling strongly on the deeper layers, it builds elasticity and density evenly across the skin, refining facial contour and texture for a more polished look. As the energy reaches the skin evenly, it supports collagen renewal, and over time the skin can feel firmer and smoother. Downtime is usually minimal, so most people return to their day straight away, and it suits those who prefer a natural-looking change.

When will I start to see results?

Sofwave gives both an immediate and a gradual result. You may feel some tightening right after treatment as collagen contracts. The main benefit is gradual: collagen renews and remodels after the ultrasound energy, improving firmness over 3 to 6 months. Results usually last 6 to 12 months, and Rare recommends repeating treatment every 6 months to 1 year.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness and slight swelling are common, and most settle within 2 to 3 days.
• You may feel discomfort during treatment, but lasting pain afterward is uncommon.
• Wash gently with lukewarm water on the day. As the treatment does not peel the skin, normal cleansing and makeup are generally fine straight away.
• Use sunscreen every day.
• For 1 week, avoid alcohol, saunas, hot baths (including jjimjilbang and steam rooms) and intense exercise.
• For 1 week, pause scrubs and high-strength active skincare.
• On thinner skin, such as the forehead and temples, redness or small blisters can appear and usually settle without problems.

What is Thermage FLX?

Thermage FLX is a radiofrequency treatment that delivers strong, efficient energy into the dermis. It can help improve firmness, wrinkles and the look of pores.

When will I start to see results?

Thermage FLX gives both an immediate and a gradual result. You may feel some tightening right after treatment as collagen contracts. The main benefit is gradual: collagen renews and remodels after the radiofrequency energy, improving firmness over 2 to 6 months. Results usually last 6 to 12 months, and Rare recommends repeating treatment every 6 months to 1 year.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness and a feeling of heat usually ease the same day or within 24 hours, and slight swelling settles within 3 to 7 days.
• You may feel discomfort during treatment, but lasting pain afterward is uncommon.
• Wash gently with lukewarm water on the day. As the treatment does not peel the skin, normal cleansing and makeup are generally fine straight away.
• Moisturize well and apply repair cream.
• Use sunscreen every day.
• For 1 week, avoid alcohol, saunas, hot baths (including jjimjilbang and steam rooms) and intense exercise.
• For 1 week, pause scrubs and high-strength active skincare.
• On thinner skin, such as the forehead and temples, redness or small blisters can appear and usually settle without problems.

What is ONDA Face?

ONDA Face is a non-surgical lifting treatment that uses microwave technology. It delivers heat into the deeper layers of the skin to help tighten and firm, and the energy at its specific frequency stimulates the skin to produce collagen and elastin.

When will I start to see results?

Some change can show right after treatment, and improvement builds over several sessions. Sessions are usually about 1 month apart at first, then every 2 to 3 months for maintenance. Results usually last 3 to 6 months.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness, a feeling of heat and slight swelling are common, and most settle within 2 to 3 days.
• Do not touch or rub the treated area, and avoid firm massage.
• As the treatment does not peel the skin, normal cleansing and makeup are generally fine straight away.
• Drink plenty of water, keep your skin well moisturized and avoid irritating skincare.
• Use sunscreen every day.
• For 1 week, avoid saunas and cold compresses, as well as alcohol, hot baths and intense exercise.

What is Potenza?

Potenza is a radiofrequency microneedling treatment, an updated form of the microneedle radiofrequency treatments long used for pores and acne scars. It can be performed with several fine needles at once or with a single needle. Depending on the technique and energy, it is used for wrinkles, laxity, scars, acne and small areas of fat.

When will I start to see results?

Improvement starts 2 to 4 weeks after treatment, builds gradually and becomes clearer after 3 or more sessions. Plans involve 1 or more sessions, spaced 1 to 3 months apart, and results usually last 3 to 6 months.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• A strong feeling of heat can last 2 to 3 hours after treatment.
• Redness usually settles within 2 to 3 days, though this varies. If it lasts longer than a week or bothers you, contact the clinic.
• Fine pinpoint scabs and dryness are common and usually settle within 3 to 7 days. Let fine flaking come away on its own.
• The tiny channels stay open for a short time, so ingredients in your usual skincare can trigger an allergic reaction. For 1 week, skip essences, serums, sheet masks and active skincare, and use only the recommended repair cream or moisturizer.
• Avoid makeup on the day and wash as gently as possible. Light makeup is fine from the next day.
• Avoid hot saunas for 1 week, and swimming and strenuous exercise for about 2 weeks.
• Small breakouts or inflamed hair follicles can appear for a short time.
• Apply sunscreen generously when you go outside, and use repair cream or moisturizer often.
• Contact the clinic if you have severe pain, marked redness or pronounced swelling.

What is PicoSure?

PicoSure is a picosecond laser that delivers extremely short pulses. Its 755 nm wavelength targets pigment while limiting the effect on surrounding tissue, breaking pigment into very fine particles. With high energy delivered in a very short time, it treats pigment concerns such as melasma, freckles, sun spots and marks left after inflammation. In fractional mode it can also help pores, skin texture and fine lines.

When will I start to see results?

Improvement builds gradually over weeks to months, and results usually last 1 to 3 months. Pigment toning usually takes 5 to 10 sessions or more, every 2 to 3 weeks.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Toning mode has almost no downtime. Areas treated with stronger energy can stay red for 2 to 3 days, form a light scab or look darker for a short time before they fade.
• Small breakouts or inflamed hair follicles can appear and usually settle within a week. If they bother you, contact the clinic.
• You can return to your day straight away.
• Drink plenty of water, and apply repair cream and moisturizer generously to keep dryness away.
• Pause vitamin C, retinol and other high-strength active skincare for 1 week.
• Sunscreen is essential when you go outside.

What is PicoSure?

PicoSure is a picosecond laser that delivers extremely short pulses. In fractional mode, the energy is spread across the skin in a fine pattern to help pores, skin texture, fine lines and scars, while the same laser also treats pigment concerns such as melasma and sun spots.

When will I start to see results?

Improvement builds gradually over weeks to months, and results usually last 1 to 3 months. Skin renewal or scar treatment usually takes 3 to 5 sessions or more, every 4 to 6 weeks.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• You may feel discomfort during treatment, and mild warmth can last 1 to 2 hours afterward.
• Redness is common, and fractional mode can leave fine scabs that usually come away within 3 to 7 days. Let them come away on their own.
• Small breakouts or inflamed hair follicles can appear and usually settle within a week. If they bother you, contact the clinic.
• You can return to your day straight away.
• Drink plenty of water, and apply repair cream and moisturizer generously to keep dryness away.
• Pause vitamin C, retinol and other high-strength active skincare for 1 week.
• Sunscreen is essential when you go outside.

What is PicoSure?

PicoSure is a picosecond laser that delivers extremely short pulses. For tattoo removal, it breaks the ink into very fine particles, finer than older nanosecond lasers do, and the body then clears them gradually.

When will I start to see results?

Tattoo removal usually takes 5 to 10 sessions or more, every 6 to 8 weeks. How quickly the ink fades varies with the tattoo and the person.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• You may feel discomfort during treatment, and mild warmth can last 1 to 2 hours afterward.
• Mild redness usually fades on its own within 1 to 2 hours.
• Blisters or scabs can form on the treated area. Protect the skin with repair cream and let them come away on their own.
• Small breakouts or inflamed hair follicles can appear and usually settle within a week. If they bother you, contact the clinic.
• You can return to your day straight away.
• Drink plenty of water, and apply repair cream and moisturizer generously to keep dryness away.
• Sunscreen is essential when you go outside.

What is Clarity II?

Clarity II is a laser system with two wavelengths, 755 nm and 1064 nm, used for tone, pigment, redness and visible vessels, and hair removal. The wavelength is chosen or combined to suit your skin and goals. It can help pigment concerns such as freckles, melasma and marks left after inflammation, as well as visible vessels and general redness. It is relatively gentle on the skin, and repeated sessions refine tone gradually for a brighter, more even complexion.

When will I start to see results?

For pigment, fine scabs form and come away within about 1 week, after which the treated pigment looks lighter. Some concerns need 3 or more sessions. Redness and vessels do not usually change straight away, but improve gradually over 3 to 5 sessions or more. Results build as sessions add up, and how long they last depends on the mode.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness and swelling usually ease within a few hours, though redness can last 2 to 3 days depending on your skin. Itching can also occur.
• After pigment treatment, fine scabs are a normal response, and small blisters can appear where stronger energy was used. Do not rub or pick them. Let scabs or darkened pigment come away on their own, usually within 1 week.
• Bruising can appear where vessels were treated.
• Moisturize generously. Avoid the sun as much as possible and use sunscreen consistently, to help prevent darkening after inflammation.
• Avoid scrubs and saunas for 1 week.
• Avoid things that widen blood vessels, such as hot or spicy food, heavy drinking and stress.

What is Sebotoning?

Sebotoning uses a 1450 nm long-pulse laser to calm overactive oil glands, a key factor in acne. It can help closed comedones, inflammatory acne and adult acne. A built-in cooling system protects the surface of the skin, so treatment stays comfortable in any season.

When will I start to see results?

Oil production and breakouts improve gradually as sessions add up. For the best result, Rare recommends 3 to 5 sessions or more, 1 to 2 weeks apart.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Mild warmth, stinging or redness can occur during treatment, and most of it settles within 1 to 2 hours.
• Oil and breakouts can seem to increase for a few days, then improve on their own.
• You can wash, carry on with your day and do light exercise from the same day.
• Your skin can feel dry, so drink more water and moisturize well.
• Use sunscreen when you go outside.

What laser is used for removal?

In most cases, a CO2 laser is used to remove the growth precisely.

When will I start to see results?

The growth is removed straight away. The area looks red at first, then heals gradually and can look darker for a while as it recovers. This redness and darkening is the normal course of wound healing. Oozing usually settles within 1 to 2 weeks, and red marks then fade gradually over 1 to 3 months, sometimes longer. Depending on the depth and size of the growth, how your skin heals and your aftercare, some scarring can remain. A deep or large growth, or one that comes back, can need another session, usually at least 1 to 2 months later.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Keep the wound moist rather than leaving it open. For the first 5 to 7 days, keep the area under a hydrocolloid healing patch, and change it as directed.
• Change the patch if there is a lot of oozing. If there is little or none, frequent changes are not needed.
• You can wash gently with the patch on. If it lifts or water gets under it, replace it with a new one.
• If many spots were treated and patches are hard to apply, use repair or antibiotic ointment often instead, so the scabs soften and come away on their own.
• Once the scabs fall, apply sunscreen diligently and keep sun exposure low to reduce darkening.
• Contact the clinic if the area becomes painful or swollen.

What is MCT MetaCell?

MCT MetaCell uses components from your own blood, including exosomes, with light-and-temperature technology (PBM) to support skin recovery and renewal. Exosomes act as messengers between skin cells and are involved in the skin’s own process of rebalancing and recovering. Rather than an instant change in volume, it aims for a gradual, natural improvement in texture, radiance and overall skin condition.

When will I start to see results?

Some change may be felt straight away, with gradual improvement over weeks to months. Treatment starts with 1 session, and if more are needed they are spaced 1 to 3 months apart, with maintenance every 3 to 6 months. Results usually last about 3 to 6 months.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness, a burning or hot feeling, swelling, small marks or fine bruising where the treatment was delivered, and bruising where blood was drawn can appear. Redness usually settles within 2 to 3 days, swelling within 3 to 5 days, and marks or bruising within 3 to 7 days.
• Do not press hard on, rub or firmly massage the treated area.
• For 1 week, apply repair cream generously morning and evening, and avoid alcohol, saunas, steam rooms and strenuous exercise.
• You can wash, but use lukewarm rather than hot water and focus on gentle moisturizing.
• Pause irritating actives such as retinol and vitamin A or C for about 1 week.
• Sunscreen is essential when you go outside.
• If marked discomfort or an unusual reaction continues, contact the clinic.

What are skin booster treatments?

Skin boosters deliver ingredients that support skin renewal and elasticity into the skin, improving hydration and overall skin quality. There are several types, such as Rejuran, and because the active ingredients differ by product, the effects differ slightly. Depending on the product, they are injected into the skin or delivered through the skin with a device such as ultrasound.

When will I start to see results?

Improvement usually begins gradually after 1 to 2 weeks and becomes clearer over 4 to 8 weeks. Further sessions, if planned, are 1 to 2 months apart, and results usually last 1 to 3 months.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Small raised bumps and redness where the product was placed usually fade within 2 to 3 days. Needle marks and slight bruising settle within 3 to 7 days.
• On the day, wash with water only and keep your hands off the treated skin.
• You can wear makeup from the next day.
• Very rarely, an allergic reaction or infection can occur.

What is Juvelook?

Juvelook combines PDLLA with hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is the skin’s own moisturizing component, and PDLLA is a material used in tissue repair that stimulates collagen, helping firmness and wrinkles. Its small, smooth particles suit even thinner skin. Beyond improving hydration, the PDLLA breaks down slowly while encouraging collagen renewal, and is eventually absorbed.

How long does it last, how many sessions are needed, and does it hurt?

Unlike filler, Juvelook does not create a dramatic change straight away. It stays in the skin for an extended time, breaking down slowly while stimulating collagen. Skin often feels more hydrated soon after, and the collagen effect builds gradually and evenly to its fullest at around 4 to 6 months. Plans usually involve 3 or more sessions, 1 to 2 months apart, with maintenance every 6 to 12 months if needed, and results usually last 6 to 12 months. Numbing cream is applied first, but some discomfort is still possible, and most people find it manageable.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• You can wash or shower gently and wear makeup from 3 to 4 hours after treatment.
• Do not rub the treated area while washing, and keep the shower stream off it.
• Small raised bumps and redness usually smooth out within 2 to 3 days. Needle marks, pinpoint bleeding and slight bruising settle within 3 to 7 days.
• Apply moisturizing cream and drink water often.
• For 1 week, avoid alcohol, smoking, intense exercise, saunas, public baths, steam rooms and swimming pools.
• Avoid scrubs and exfoliants, and do not press or squeeze the treated area.
• If you take long-term medication, such as blood-thinning medication, or have inflammation in the area, tell the doctor before treatment.

What is Juvelook Volume?

Juvelook Volume is a collagen booster that combines a higher-weight PDLLA with hyaluronic acid to encourage your own tissue to renew. Unlike conventional filler, which adds volume straight away, it stimulates your own collagen to build natural-looking volume over time.

How long does it last, and how many sessions are needed?

Straight after treatment the area can look fuller because of the fluid in the product. Within a few days that fluid is absorbed and the visible volume goes down. The remaining particles then keep stimulating collagen for 1 month or longer, and a gradual, natural increase in volume becomes noticeable, usually at its fullest around 4 to 6 months. Plans usually involve 3 or more sessions, 1 to 2 months apart, depending on the volume you have lost, and results usually last 6 to 12 months.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• To lower the risk of small lumps, massage the area gently for 5 days as we show you, usually 5 times a day for 5 minutes each time.
• You can wash or shower gently and wear makeup from 3 to 4 hours after treatment.
• Small raised bumps and redness usually smooth out within 2 to 3 days. Needle marks, pinpoint bleeding and slight bruising settle within 3 to 7 days.
• Apply moisturizing cream and drink water often.
• For 1 week, avoid alcohol, smoking, intense exercise, saunas, public baths, steam rooms and swimming pools.
• Avoid scrubs and exfoliants, and do not press or squeeze the treated area.
• If you take long-term medication, such as blood-thinning medication, or have inflammation in the area, tell the doctor before treatment.

What are anti-wrinkle injections for contouring?

A muscle-relaxing injectable is placed into a muscle that has become prominent, such as the jaw (masseter), the shoulders (trapezius) or the calves. As the muscle relaxes, it gradually becomes slimmer, softening the contour.

When will I start to see results?

For contouring, the effect can begin from 2 to 3 weeks and is clearer at around 1 month. It usually lasts 4 to 6 months, so repeat treatment every 4 to 6 months keeps the effect going, after a review of your response.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness at the injection points usually fades within 2 to 3 days, and small bruises within 5 to 7 days. Mild pain can also occur.
• To lower the risk of infection, avoid touching, rubbing or pressing firmly on the injection points for about 24 hours.
• Avoid saunas and heavy drinking for 1 week.
• Very rarely, an allergic reaction, infection or asymmetry can occur.
• Rare effects depend on the area: hollow-looking cheeks or overworking of nearby muscles after jaw treatment, weakness in the neck or shoulders after shoulder treatment, and weakness when walking or running after calf treatment.

When should I seek urgent care?

Difficulty breathing or swallowing after anti-wrinkle injections needs immediate medical attention.

What are anti-wrinkle injections for lines?

A muscle-relaxing injectable softens the expression lines that muscle movement creates, such as forehead lines, frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet.

When will I start to see results?

The effect begins after 2 to 4 days and builds until 10 to 14 days after treatment. It usually lasts 4 to 6 months, so repeat treatment every 4 to 6 months keeps the effect going, after a review of your response.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness at the injection points usually fades within 2 to 3 days, and small bruises within 5 to 7 days. Mild pain can also occur.
• To lower the risk of infection, avoid touching, rubbing or pressing firmly on the injection points for about 24 hours.
• Avoid saunas and heavy drinking for 1 week.
• Very rarely, an allergic reaction, infection or asymmetry can occur.
• Rare effects depend on the area: heavy eyelids or raised brows after forehead treatment, a drooping eyelid or double vision after frown-line treatment, a drooping eyelid, double vision or watery eyes after crow’s feet treatment, and uneven lip movement after lip treatment.

When should I seek urgent care?

Difficulty breathing or swallowing after anti-wrinkle injections needs immediate medical attention.

What is RareFit?

RareFit is Rare’s fat-dissolving injection for local fat on the face or body, such as the abdomen, thighs and arms. It is placed in small amounts directly where it is needed, with the design planned around your fat distribution and body shape, and it supports the body’s own process of clearing the broken-down fat.

When will I start to see results?

The change is judged once the early swelling and tissue reaction have settled, not straight after treatment. RareFit is planned as 1 session or more, 2 to 4 weeks apart, and results usually last about 3 to 6 months, which varies with the ingredients, the amount, the area and the person.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• The area may feel tender or sore, and bruising, swelling, redness and itching are common. Temporary stiffness, a firm feeling under the skin or a change in sensation can also occur. These usually settle within a few days to 1 week.
• Drink at least 2 liters of water a day for 3 to 4 days.
• Add light aerobic exercise after 3 days, and avoid hot saunas for 1 week.
• Avoid excessive exercise and irritating skincare on the area while it recovers.
• Regular exercise and a healthy diet help you get the most from treatment.
• If you have any allergies, tell the doctor before treatment.

What is filler treatment?

Dermal filler uses hyaluronic acid, a material that works well with the body, to restore volume where soft tissue has hollowed. It is used to refine contours, soften wrinkles and support scars.

How is the procedure performed, and what happens afterward?

Numbing cream and local anesthesia are used, so marked pain is not usually expected, and you can return to your day straight away. The change shows straight after treatment, and the final shape once swelling settles, in about 1 to 2 weeks, when a touch-up can be done if needed. Results usually last 6 to 12 months, with a touch-up every 6 to 18 months if needed.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Swelling usually settles within 2 to 5 days, and bruising and any feeling of firmness or soreness within 2 to 3 weeks.
• The first 1 to 2 weeks are when the filler settles into shape. Avoid rubbing the area or overusing the muscles nearby, as the filler can shift.
• Keep pressure off the area for 2 to 3 weeks, including from glasses or hats.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking for 2 weeks, as they can affect healing and circulation.
• Light exercise is fine. For 1 week, avoid exercise that makes you sweat heavily, swimming, saunas and steam rooms.
• Gentle facial massage can resume after 2 weeks, but avoid deep facial massage long term.
• After under-eye filler, wait 2 weeks before wearing swimming goggles, and keep them loose. After forehead filler, avoid wearing a tight cap for long periods.

When should I seek urgent care?

Infection and nodules are less common, and rarely, accidental injection into a blood vessel can cause serious injury, including skin necrosis. Unusual severe pain, vision changes, or skin turning white, gray or blue near an injection area need immediate medical attention. For other unusual symptoms, such as pain or a change in skin color, contact the clinic straight away.

What is an Aptos thread lift?

An Aptos thread lift places threads beneath the skin to lift and support the tissue, with the placement designed around your face and the lift you want.

When will I start to see results?

A lifting effect can show right after treatment. Swelling and bruising usually settle within 2 to 3 weeks, and once the swelling has gone down, gradual improvement follows 4 to 6 weeks after treatment. Results usually last 1 to 2 years, and the usual plan is 1 treatment, repeated after 12 to 18 months if needed.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Swelling, bruising, needle marks, dimpling (small dips or uneven areas), a feeling of tightness and some pain are common. Swelling and needle marks usually settle within 3 to 7 days, and bruising, dimpling and tightness improve within 2 to 3 weeks.
• Your expressions can feel temporarily unnatural while the threads settle. This eases on its own.
• Take any medication the doctor prescribed as directed.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking for 1 week, as they lower immunity and raise the risk of inflammation.
• If you take blood-thinning medication or supplements, tell the doctor before treatment.
• You can wash and wear makeup from the next day.
• For 2 to 3 weeks, avoid opening your mouth wide, including for dental treatment, and avoid strenuous exercise, saunas and steam rooms.
• Sleep face-up for at least 1 week.
• For about 1 month, avoid strong facial movements such as singing, wide yawning, loud laughter and chewing tough food.
• Avoid deep facial massage.

What is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal uses a specific wavelength to target the hair follicle and reduce regrowth, giving a long-lasting reduction in hair over repeated sessions. At Rare it is performed with Clarity II. Aftercare matters for the best result.

When will I start to see results?

Results build as sessions add up. Hair removal usually takes 5 or more sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart, with the interval varying by area and hair cycle, and its results are long-lasting. White or blonde hair responds less.

What precautions should I follow after the procedure?

• Redness and itching can follow and usually settle within 2 to 3 days.
• Your skin can feel dry, so moisturize generously.
• Protect the treated area from the sun with sunscreen, and avoid direct sunlight.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours, and scrubs and saunas for 1 week.
• Between sessions, shave gently if hair grows back, but avoid waxing or plucking.

What is Melanon Cream?

Melanon Cream is used for melasma, uneven tone and brightening. Irritation can occur early on, and it makes skin more sensitive to sunlight, so please follow the precautions carefully.

Precautions for use

• Use only as prescribed: follow the doctor’s instructions exactly, as using it on your own can cause side effects.
• Patch test: the first time, test it on a small area to check for an allergic reaction.
• Amount: start with a very small amount, check for irritation, then increase gradually if your skin tolerates it.
• Sun: because of the sensitivity to sunlight, apply it once in the evening, and use sunscreen during the day without exception.
• Clean skin: apply it to clean skin.
• Eyes, mouth and nose: keep it away from these areas, which irritate easily.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: ask the doctor before use.
• Reactions: stop and contact the clinic if a rash, itching or redness develops.
• Length of use: avoid continuous use beyond 8 weeks, as long-term use can damage the skin.
• Storage: keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children.

Everyday care while you use it

• Your skin can become sensitive, so avoid hot water and harsh scrubs.
• Use gentle skincare, and avoid products high in fragrance or alcohol.
• Take care when combining it with other brightening products, which can add irritation.
• A moisturizer or soothing product can help.

What is Aklief Cream?

Aklief is a topical retinoid used to treat acne. It works well, but following the precautions matters. Use it as prescribed for a safe and effective result.

Precautions for use

• Use only as prescribed: follow the doctor’s instructions, and do not change the amount yourself.
• Patch test: when you start, test it on a small area to check for allergy or sensitivity.
• Amount: use a small amount once a day, usually in the evening. Using more can increase irritation.
• Clean, dry skin: wash the area and let it dry completely before you apply it.
• Eyes, mouth and nose: keep it away from these areas, which irritate easily.
• Sun: retinoids make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a high-SPF sunscreen during the day and limit sun exposure.
• Moisturize: dryness can occur, so use a moisturizer.
• Irritating products: avoid alcohol-based products, scrubs, peels and other irritating skincare while you use it.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: retinoids can affect a pregnancy. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Reactions: stop and contact the clinic if a rash, severe itching, redness or swelling develops.
• Storage: keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children.

What is Differin (Adapalene)?

Differin (adapalene) is a topical retinoid, a cream or gel, used mainly to treat acne. It works well, but following the precautions matters. Use it as prescribed for a safe and effective result.

Precautions for use

• Use only as prescribed: follow the doctor’s instructions, and do not adjust the amount or use it on your own.
• Amount: use a small amount once a day, usually in the evening. Using more can increase irritation.
• Patch test: when you start, test it on a small area to check for allergy or sensitivity.
• Clean, dry skin: wash with a gentle cleanser and let your skin dry completely before you apply it.
• Eyes, mouth and nose: keep it away from these areas, which irritate easily.
• Sun: retinoids make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a high-SPF sunscreen during the day and limit sun exposure.
• Moisturize: dryness can occur, so use a moisturizer.
• Irritating products: avoid alcohol-based products, scrubs, peels and other irritating skincare while you use it.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: retinoids can affect a pregnancy. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Reactions: stop and contact the clinic if a rash, severe itching, redness or swelling develops.
• Storage: keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children.

What is Soolantra?

Soolantra (ivermectin) cream is used mainly to treat rosacea. Use it as prescribed for a safe and effective result.

Precautions for use

• Use only as prescribed: follow the doctor’s instructions, and do not adjust the amount yourself.
• Amount: use a small amount once a day, usually in the evening. Using more can increase irritation.
• Clean, dry skin: wash with a gentle cleanser and let your skin dry completely before you apply it.
• Eyes, mouth and nose: keep it away from these areas, which irritate easily.
• Patch test: when you start, test it on a small area to check for allergy or sensitivity.
• Sun: skin can become sensitive while you use it. Use a high-SPF sunscreen during the day and limit sun exposure.
• Moisturize: dryness can occur, so use a moisturizer.
• Irritating products: avoid alcohol-based products, scrubs, peels and other irritating skincare while you use it.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: ask the doctor before use.
• Reactions: stop and contact the clinic if a rash, severe itching, redness or swelling develops.
• Storage: keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children.

What are Elidel and Protopic?

Elidel (pimecrolimus) and Protopic (tacrolimus) are topical immunomodulators that calm inflammation and treat skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis.

Precautions for use

• Amount: do not use more than prescribed, and use it as the doctor directed.
• How to apply: apply a thin, even layer to the affected area. Avoid the area around the eyes and the lining of the nose and mouth, which irritate easily.
• Infection: wash your hands before and after use, and do not apply it to infected skin.
• Irritation: burning or itching can occur. If it is severe, stop and contact the clinic.
• Sun: protect treated skin from the sun with sunscreen and by avoiding direct sunlight.
• Children: for a child, use the smallest amount needed, after speaking with the doctor.