Aviclear Pre Post Care
Before Your AviClear™ Treatment
- Isotretinoin (Accutane) History — Let your AviClear provider know if you have used Isotretinoin (Accutane) within the last 6 months.
- Avoid Skin Irritants — Stop using the following products for a few days before treatment:Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
- Avoid Sun Exposure & Self-Tanners — Avoid prolonged sun tanning or self-tanners prior to and during the treatment regimen.Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, and extended sun exposure.
- Update Your Provider — Notify your AviClear provider with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.
- Cold Sore History — If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, please let your provider know as you may require an antiviral prescription prior to treatment.
- Shaving — Excess hair in the treatment area may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved.
Immediately After Your AviClear™ Treatment
- Apply Sunblock — Immediately post-treatment, apply a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) SPF 30+ sunblock, which should be applied at least once daily.
- Cold Compresses — Cold compresses or chilled gel packs may be applied post-treatment for your comfort.
⚠️ Important
If a blister develops, contact your AviClear provider immediately at Elle Salon & MedSpa.
Post-Treatment Instructions
Morning After
Day After
1-2 Days
24 Hours
- Gentle Skincare Routine — Starting the morning after treatment, wash your face with a gentle cleanser, followed by a gentle moisturizer every day, twice a day for a few days.Resume your regular skincare regimen a few days after treatment.
- Daily Sunblock — Apply UVA/UVB 30+ SPF sunblock DAILY, starting the morning after treatment.Reapply every 90 minutes if outside. Minimize direct sun exposure throughout the treatment regimen.
- Expected Reactions — Most patients will experience mild redness of the treatment area, lasting up to one day post-treatment.
- Dryness & Itching — Some patients experience dryness and itching of the treatment area up to four weeks post-treatment.Use a gentle moisturizer such as CeraVe® or Cetaphil®.
- Avoid Skin Irritants — Avoid the following products for a few days after treatment:Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.
- Avoid Irritating Treatments — Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks after treatment:Waxing, depilatories, etc.
📞 Contact Us
Contact your AviClear provider at Elle Salon & MedSpa with any concerns such as swelling (with or without pustules), blistering, or excessive or prolonged redness/swelling.
Post-Inflammatory Flare-Ups (Purging)
What to Expect
Roughly half of AviClear patients may experience post-inflammatory flare-ups (purging) after one or all of their treatments. This is a normal part of the healing process.
- Condition may worsen before it improves — This is temporary and expected.
- Timing — Typically occurs a few days post-treatment and can last a few weeks to several months after treatment.
- Makeup — Non-comedogenic makeup for acne-prone skin is okay to use for coverage.
- Managing Breakouts — Over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide and/or topical retinoids can help minimize breakouts.
Proper Skin Care for Acne-Prone Skin
- Wash your face every morning and night, and after working out or sweating.
- Apply non-comedogenic moisturizer every morning and evening to prevent rebound oiliness.
- Use UVA/UVB sunblock daily — This protects your skin and helps maintain your results.
- Benzoyl peroxide or retinoid products (starting a few days after treatment) can help prevent clogged pores.
- Shampoo your hair regularly if it’s long or touches your face/back.
- Stick to your treatment regimen — Trying too many new acne treatments can irritate your skin.
- Don’t touch or pick your face — This can spread bacteria and cause scarring.
- Wash makeup brushes, pillowcases, and sheets regularly to reduce bacteria exposure.
When Will I See Results?
In clinical studies, while most AviClear patients showed improvement 3 months after their 3rd AviClear treatment, some patients didn’t start to see improvement until 6 months after their 3rd treatment.
Results Timeline
3 months post-treatment: Most patients begin seeing noticeable improvement
6 months post-treatment: 87% of patients saw at least 50% acne reduction
12 months post-treatment: 92% of patients achieved at least 50% improvement
While results can vary, there might be a delayed response in some patients. Like any medical treatment, results cannot be guaranteed.
Questions About Your Treatment?
Our team at Elle Salon & MedSpa is here to support you throughout your AviClear journey.
