Proper aftercare is crucial for achieving the best results from your facial aesthetic treatments at Benjamin Eye Institute. This guide provides detailed post-procedure instructions for Tixel, Morpheus8, and IPL therapies, highlighting key steps such as avoiding direct sun exposure, using specialized serums, and adhering to gentle skincare routines to ensure optimal healing and maximize the effectiveness of your treatments.
Thank you for choosing Benjamin Eye Institute for your aesthetic treatments! To ensure optimal results and a smooth recovery, please carefully follow these instructions specific to your treatment
Thank you for choosing Benjamin Eye Institute for your aesthetic treatment. To ensure optimal results and a smooth recovery, please carefully follow these instructions specific to your treatment:
TIXEL POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Immediately After Treatment:
- Mild redness, warmth, and skin tightness (similar to mild sunburn) are normal and typically last 24-48 hours.
- Swelling, if any, should subside within 1-2 days.
First 24 Hours:
- Do not wash your face.
- Apply only the provided therapeutic serums every 2-3 hours. This is crucial since Tixel is not just skin resurfacing—it’s a drug delivery treatment.
- Avoid creams, makeup, or sunscreen.
Days 2-5:
- Use a gentle cleanser and hyaluronic acid.
- Apply a thin layer of recommended hydrating cream.
- Keep skin hydrated.
- Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+).
- Avoid direct sun exposure, hot showers, saunas, and strenuous exercise until skin is fully healed.
Expect:
- Mild flaking or peeling after 2-3 days; do not pick or peel.
- Gradual improvement in skin texture and tone over 1-2 weeks.
MORPHEUS8 POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Immediately After Treatment:
- Mild redness, swelling, warmth lasting 1-3 days.
- Skin tightness similar to mild sunburn.
- Possible pinpoint bleeding or micro-crusting resolving within 3-5 days.
First 24 Hours:
- Do not wash treated area.
- Keep skin moisturized.
- Avoid makeup, heavy skincare products, harsh chemicals.
- Cool compresses can be used to reduce discomfort.
Days 2-5:
- Continue hydrating your skin.
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+) daily.
- Avoid direct sun exposure, heat, strenuous activities.
- Avoid exfoliants, retinoids, or harsh products.
Expect:
- Mild peeling/flaking after 2-3 days; do not pick.
- Gradual skin improvement over 2-4 weeks; full results in 4-6 weeks.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Immediately After Treatment:
- Mild redness and warmth lasting 1-3 hours.
- Possible swelling/sensitivity resolving within 24-48 hours.
- Darkening/crusting of treated spots flaking off naturally in 5-7 days.
First 24 Hours:
- Do not wash treated area for 6-8 hours.
- Cool compress if discomfort occurs.
- Avoid harsh skincare, active ingredients (retinoids, glycolic acid).
- Keep skin moisturized with gentle hydrating cream.
Days 2-7:
- Apply hydrating cream as needed.
- Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+).
- Avoid direct sun, tanning beds, heat (hot showers, saunas, exercise).
- Avoid exfoliants, retinoids, harsh skincare products.
Expect:
- Pigmented areas may darken, flaking off in 5-7 days; do not pick.
- Gradual improvement in skin texture and tone over 2-4 weeks.
- Continue diligent sun protection due to mild sun sensitivity.
IMPORTANT FOR ALL TREATMENTS:
- Follow-up treatments may enhance results.
- Contact us immediately at (310) 275-5533 or frontdesk@benjamineye.com if excessive redness, swelling, pain, or signs of infection occur.
Thank you for trusting Benjamin Eye Institute with your care!
