Clear + Brilliant: Pre And Post Treatment Instructions

SEAPORT MEDSPA
Jul 13, 2023
2 min read

Updated: Sep 3

At Seaport Medspa, we offer Clear + Brilliant by Solta Medical, a fractional laser treatment that refreshes the skin with minimal downtime. Clear + Brilliant helps improve fine lines, texture, and discoloration by stimulating collagen and encouraging new, healthy skin cells to form.

To get the best results and heal safely, please review and follow the pre- and post-care instructions below.

Pre-Care Instructions

2 Weeks Before Treatment

Sun exposure: Avoid excessive sun and tanning. If you arrive sunburned or recently tanned, your treatment will need to be rescheduled.

Cold sore history: If you have a history of cold sores, notify us in advance. We may prescribe an antiviral to prevent an outbreak.

4 Days Before Treatment

Active skincare: Discontinue retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and other active products.

Day of Treatment

Clean skin: Arrive with no makeup, lotion, SPF, or other products on your skin.

Post-Care Instructions

What to Expect

Clear + Brilliant is popular because of its minimal downtime, but some side effects are expected as your skin heals:

Redness/inflammation: Typically lasts 1–2 days.
Texture changes: A dry or “sandpaper” feeling is common for 1-4 days.
Color changes: Skin may temporarily darken, flake, or feel more sensitive. These are normal healing responses.

First Few Days

Makeup and SPF: You may wear SPF and makeup after treatment. Daily SPF use is strongly encouraged to protect results.
Cleansing and moisturizing: Use a mild cleanser and bland moisturizer (no active ingredients).
Avoid irritation: Do not rub, scrub, or pick at the skin.

Day 5 and Beyond

Resume skincare: Once your skin feels calm, you may restart your regular skincare routine. Introduce retinoids and actives slowly.

Ongoing Care and Results

Treatment series: Clear + Brilliant is often performed in a series of 3–6 treatments, spaced several weeks apart, for best results.
Stay on track: Book your next session at the time of treatment to maintain consistency and build on your results.