What to Expect Before and After Forma Skin Tightening

At Golden Health and Beauty Center, we want you to have the best possible experience and results from your Forma skin tightening treatment. To help you prepare, please review these important steps before your appointment:

• Schedule a Consultation: Before your first session, schedule a consultation with our experienced providers. We’ll discuss your medical history, skin concerns, and any medications you’re taking to ensure Forma is the right choice for you.
• Arrive with Clean Skin: On the day of your appointment, please cleanse your skin thoroughly and remove all makeup, lotions, and skincare products. This helps the Forma device work effectively and ensures optimal results.
• Pause Potent Skincare Products: For at least 24 to 48 hours prior to your session, avoid using retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids, or other strong skincare ingredients, as they can make your skin more sensitive to treatment.
• Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water in the days leading up to your visit helps your skin respond better to radiofrequency treatments like Forma.
• Limit Sun Exposure: To minimize the risk of side effects, please avoid tanning, self-tanners, and direct sun exposure on the treatment area for at least one week before your session.
• Cold Sore Precautions: If you are prone to cold sores and your treatment will include facial areas, let your provider know. We may recommend a preventive antiviral medication for your safety.
• Dress Comfortably: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and avoid jewelry or accessories that could interfere with the area being treated.

Following these guidelines will help you have a safe, comfortable, and effective Forma skin tightening experience at Golden Health and Beauty Center.

Before undergoing your Forma treatment with us, it’s important to prepare your skin to ensure you achieve the best possible results while minimizing any potential side effects.

How to Prepare:

• Arrive with Clean Skin: On the day of your appointment, please arrive with your skin clean and free of makeup, lotions, or oils. This allows our advanced Forma technology to work most effectively without any barriers.
• Pause Certain Skincare Products: In the days leading up to your treatment, avoid using harsh exfoliants, retinoids, or products containing acids like glycolic or salicylic acid. These can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the radiofrequency energy used during Forma.
• Protect Your Skin from the Sun: Sun protection is essential. We recommend limiting sun exposure and applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily prior to your appointment. Tanned or sunburned skin can be more reactive to the treatment, so keeping your skin protected is key.
• Inform Us of Any Cold Sores: If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex outbreaks), please let our team know in advance. We may recommend an antiviral medication before your session to prevent any flare-ups.
• Update Us on Your Skin Health: During your consultation, please share any recent changes in your skincare routine or any new skin concerns. This information helps our providers at Golden Health and Beauty Center tailor your Forma treatment specifically to your needs for the safest, most effective outcome.

During your Forma session, your skin will first be gently cleansed to remove any oils, makeup, or impurities. To ensure your comfort, a cooling gel is applied, allowing our expert practitioner to smoothly and effectively glide the Forma handpiece over the treatment area.

The Forma device utilizes cutting-edge radiofrequency technology, delivering energy deep into the skin’s layers. As our skilled provider moves the handpiece in slow, continuous motions, the targeted heat stimulates your body’s natural collagen production. This collagen remodeling process helps tighten and rejuvenate your skin, gradually reducing the appearance of fine lines and laxity.

Throughout your Forma procedure, our practitioner will continuously monitor your skin’s temperature with the device’s built-in sensors to ensure optimal results and minimize any discomfort. Most clients describe the experience as a warm, soothing massage with minimal discomfort.

A typical Forma session lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. After your treatment, you may notice slight redness or warmth, which generally fades within a few hours. There is virtually no downtime, so you can return to your normal activities right away.

Immediately after your session at Golden Health and Beauty Center, you may notice some mild redness and warmth in the treated area. These effects are normal and usually fade within a few hours. To soothe your skin, we recommend applying a gentle, hydrating moisturizer—our providers can suggest the best products specifically for your skin type.

For the first 24 to 48 hours following your Forma treatment:

• Avoid harsh cleansers, exfoliants, and products with active ingredients such as retinoids or acids, as these can irritate your skin.
• Protect your skin from the sun by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher—even if you’re staying indoors. Sun protection is crucial to prevent irritation and maintain your results. If you need to go outside, limit direct sun exposure and consider wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
• Avoid heat and sweating by skipping hot showers, saunas, and strenuous exercise for at least one day after your treatment.
• Hold off on makeup for at least 24 hours or until redness has completely resolved, to allow your skin to breathe and recover.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, which will support your skin’s healing process and enhance your Forma results.

By following these post-treatment recommendations from your Golden Health and Beauty Center experts, you’ll help your skin recover smoothly and enjoy the beautiful, rejuvenating effects of your Forma treatment. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 16661 Ventura Blvd #700, Encino, CA 91436. We serve clients from Encino CA, Sherman Oaks CA, Calabasas CA, San Fernando CA, Studio City CA, Woodland Hills CA, West Hollywood CA, and surrounding areas.