Preparing skin for NeoGen PSR plasma skin tightening

NeoGen PSR Pre Care Instructions

Great results start before your first session. Preparing your skin and body properly helps your NeoGen PSR treatment work at its best, keeps you comfortable, and supports faster healing. Please follow these pre-treatment guidelines from Laser Body Renewal, and call (203) 423-2224 if you have questions about any medication, product, or recent cosmetic treatment before your appointment.

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Before Your NeoGen Treatment

  • Stop retinoids 7 days before treatment.
  • No NSAIDs or steroids 3 days before treatment.
  • No Botox or dermal fillers 10 days before treatment.
  • Avoid anything that will dehydrate you, such as alcohol and caffeine, for 24 hours before treatment.
  • Hydrate with electrolyte supplementation for 7 days before treatment.
  • Consult with your NeoGen provider about pre-treatment with hydroquinone for darker skin tones, as this may be necessary.

Why These Steps Matter

Retinoids

Retinoids speed up skin cell turnover and can make the skin more sensitive. Pausing them for a week helps your skin respond predictably to plasma energy and reduces irritation during healing.

NSAIDs and Steroids

NSAIDs and steroids can interfere with the natural inflammatory and healing response that NeoGen PSR relies on to stimulate new collagen. Always check with your prescribing provider before stopping any prescribed medication.

Botox and Fillers

Allowing at least 10 days between injectables and your NeoGen session helps ensure products have settled and lets your specialist treat the area safely and accurately.

Hydration

Energy-based treatments like NeoGen PSR and Emerald Laser depend on proper hydration, which has been found to be critical to both of their outcomes. Electrolyte supplementation in the week before treatment, plus avoiding alcohol and caffeine the day before, helps your skin heal and regenerate.

Darker Skin Tones

NeoGen PSR is safe for all skin types. For Fitzpatrick skin types 4 and 5, your provider may recommend hydroquinone before treatment and a two-pass protocol to protect pigmentation.

On the Day of Treatment

Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for photographs and skin preparation, keep drinking plenty of water, and avoid caffeine. After your session, follow our NeoGen after-care instructions. You can review treatment costs on our NeoGen PSR pricing page.

NeoGen Pre Care FAQs

When should I stop using retinoids before NeoGen PSR?

Stop using retinoids 7 days before your NeoGen treatment.

Can I take ibuprofen before my treatment?

Avoid NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and steroids for 3 days before treatment. Check with your prescribing provider before stopping any prescribed medication.

How long should I wait after Botox or fillers?

Wait at least 10 days after Botox or dermal fillers before your NeoGen PSR session.

Why is hydration important before treatment?

Proper hydration is critical to NeoGen PSR outcomes. We recommend electrolyte supplementation for 7 days before treatment and avoiding alcohol and caffeine for 24 hours beforehand.

Do darker skin tones need special preparation?

Your provider may recommend pre-treatment with hydroquinone for darker skin tones to help protect pigmentation.

What should I do on the day of treatment?

Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early, drink plenty of water, and avoid caffeine.