Skin treatments at a glance
Skin treatments are the services on a med spa menu that work on the skin itself, apart from injectables and hair removal. The usual group is facials, chemical peels, microneedling and light-based treatments such as intense pulsed light. Some are gentle and quick. Others are more involved and come with aftercare instructions. Strength, depth and the device used all vary. A licensed provider decides what is suitable for you after asking about your skin and health. This site passes your consultation request to a provider in or near Shreveport.
Things to mention even if nobody asks
Some details are easy to forget at a consultation but matter for skin treatments. Mention them to the provider:
- a history of cold sores, since some treatments can trigger them
- raised or thick scars from past injuries
- any recent waxing, threading or hair removal cream on the area
- a peel, laser or microneedling session elsewhere in recent months
- new skin care products, especially strong acids or vitamin A creams
- a planned vacation in the sun soon after
A licensed provider uses these to decide what is suitable and when.
Three notes to make
If you only have a few minutes, make three notes before a skin consultation.
One: what you want to ask about. Describe it simply, where it is and how long it has been there.
Two: your health and medicines. Conditions, allergies, prescriptions, creams, supplements, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Three: your history. Past facials, peels, microneedling or light treatments, and any reactions.
Bring the notes, add your questions at the bottom, and hand them over if that is easier than saying it all aloud.
Questions about skin treatments
Can I have a skin treatment if I am pregnant?
Some skin treatments and products are usually avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and others may still be an option. Tell the provider at the start of the consultation, and they will decide what is suitable. For questions about your pregnancy, your own doctor or midwife is the right person to ask.
Do my medicines matter?
Yes. Some medicines make skin more sensitive, including acne medicine taken by mouth, vitamin A creams and some antibiotics. Bring a full list, including supplements, to your consultation. Do not stop a prescribed medicine to prepare for a treatment unless the person who prescribed it agrees.
Should I avoid the sun before a skin treatment?
Many providers ask you to avoid tanning, sunburn and self-tanner before peels and light-based treatments, since recent sun can change what they are willing to do. Ask the office for its own instructions before your visit, and mention any recent sun at the consultation.
One form, one local provider, and your questions answered before any decision.
Get startedMore consultation topics
Ask about injectables
Questions about wrinkle relaxers or fillers? Request a consultation with a licensed provider in or near Shreveport.
Ask about laser
Skin tone, hair color and the area all matter. A licensed provider decides what is suitable at a consultation.
Body treatments
Each non-surgical body treatment works in its own way. Talk it over with a local provider first.