Pre Care | MICROBAE

Please review the following guidelines carefully before booking your appointment. Proper preparation is essential for optimal results and a smooth healing process.

Exfoliate and shave the treatment area 2 days before your appointment unless otherwise instructed.
Keep your skin and body well-hydrated — drink plenty of water leading up to your session.
Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and irritation to the treatment area.
Wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent friction or irritation post-treatment.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and blood-thinning medications (unless prescribed) for 24–48 hours before your appointment.
If you have any medical conditions, active skin issues, or are taking prescription medications, consult with your technician prior to booking.

Accutane: Must be off for 12 months prior.
Avoid laser treatments, peels, or waxing for 2+ weeks before.
Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, or melasma may impact results — please consult first.
Allergies: Notify your technician of any sensitivity to numbing agents (e.g., lidocaine).
Scarring tendency: If prone to keloids or hyperpigmentation, discuss with your technician.
Not suitable for:
- Individuals under 18
- Pregnant or nursing clients

Ensure the treatment area is healthy, blemish-free, and not sunburned.
Shave/trim hair in the area the day before.
Avoid waxing, lasers, or peels for at least 2 weeks before.
Clients with mature (white/silver) stretch marks generally see the best results.
Not suitable for:
- Individuals under 18
- Pregnant or nursing clients

Ideal for clients with thinning hair, not baldness.
Hair should be clean, dry, and free of products on the day of treatment.
Avoid dandruff shampoos, medicated treatments, or scalp oils for at least 3 days prior.
Shave/trim the treatment area if applicable, 1–2 days before.
Avoid chemical treatments (dye, relaxers, perms) for at least 1 week prior.
Stay well-hydrated and avoid sunburn or scalp irritation.
Not suitable for:
- Individuals under 18
- Pregnant or nursing clients

Shave or trim the scalp 1–2 days before your appointment (if applicable).
Hair should be clean, dry, and free of styling products on treatment day.
Avoid sun exposure, tanning, or sunburn to the scalp for at least 1 week prior.
No chemical treatments (bleaching, dyeing, relaxing) for 1 week prior.
Avoid blood thinners, alcohol, or caffeine for 24–48 hours before.
If you are prone to keloid scarring or scalp conditions (like psoriasis or dermatitis), please consult with your technician first.
Not suitable for:
- Individuals under 18
- Pregnant or nursing clients

No lip filler for at least 4 weeks before/after treatment.
No Botox in the area for 2 weeks before/after.
Keep lips moisturized and body hydrated in the days leading up.
Cold sore prevention: If prone to cold sores, take antiviral meds (e.g., Valtrex) 3 days before and after.
Avoid if you've taken Accutane in the last 12 months.
Not suitable for:
- Individuals under 18
- Pregnant or nursing clients

No Botox in the brow area 2 weeks before/after.
Discontinue retinoids, glycolics, AHA/BHA, Vitamin C, or exfoliants near the brows for 2 weeks before/after.
Avoid waxing, tinting, peels, or lasers around brows for 2 weeks prior.
Come with natural brow growth; we’ll clean up any stray hairs.
Do not consume alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior.
Not suitable for:
- Individuals under 18
- Pregnant or nursing clients