
Post Care Instructions
Lasers
Before:
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Avoid any sun exposure for 10 days before your treatment.
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Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 10 days before and after treatment (examples- tretinoin/Retin-A, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone)
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Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
After:
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Avoid the sun for 7 days after the procedure
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Avoid topical sunless tanning products for 7 days
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If the skin is sensitive or irritated, you may use over the counter (OTC) medicine such as Tylenol
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If a blister appears contact your provider for direction, but in most cases you may apply an
antibiotic ointment to the area until healed -
Avoid any other type of skin treatment for 2 weeks after the procedure
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Slather on the sunscreen daily, at least 30+ SPF
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Due to skin sensitivity avoid excess heat for 24-48 hours such as hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, or heat packs
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Avoid make-up, deodorant, or other topical creams or medications for 24 hours
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Use Arnica tablets to naturally treat pain, swelling, and bruising.
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Do not pick any scabs. They will heal in 7-10 days.
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Avoid Aspirin and NSAIDS for the first two days.
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Full results take 30 days.
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