TREATMENT REGIMEN & HOME CARE.
Before TREATMENT:
- Avoid any prolonged sun or tanning exposure (Including airbrush tanning or stains) 2 weeks before treatment.
- On the day of treatment keep your face or treatment area clean & do not apply make-up or products.
WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED?
- Your skin may feel warm or sunburned. It lasts a couple of hours after treatment.
- Your skin may start to feel rough like sand grit. You may even see a darkening or bronzing of the skin; this also is a typical response. It will exfoliate off. DO NOT do anything to help the process—avoid any scrubs or rough towels.
- Swelling can occur & be more prominent around the eyes, especially in the morning.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- CLEAN: Use a soothing cleanser with no abrasives & tepid water. Make sure your hands are clean & pat dry with a towel. Do not rub skin!!
- HEAL: Cold compresses can be applied for comfort. In some cases, an RX may be recommended & given if there is a history of cold sores. Please let the provider know if this is needed.
- HYDRATE: Your skin will become drier than normal. Post laser creams such as Green Tea Hydration Lotion, or Gentle Recovery Complex should be used as needed for comfort.
- PROTECT: Apply SPF immediately after your procedure and for daily protection from the sun. (Allure offers chemical free SPF, protection without irritation).
AVOID
- SUNLIGHT! Wait a minimum of 48 hours before sun exposure.
- Avoid swimming or other exposures to other chemicals until the skin has completely healed.
- Please remember to be diligent about using post laser creams recommended to you by providers.
- Exercise or other strenuous activity for 24 hours. Sweating & gym environment can be harmful due to bacteria & may cause an adverse reaction. It also encourages the swelling process.
TIPS & TRICKS:
- Sleep with extra pillows. Elevation can alleviate swelling.
- Put your Post Laser Lotion in a refrigerator, so it’s comforting upon applications.
- Apply Post Laser Lotion liberally to keep skin from becoming dry & tight. It will avoid the skin from becoming itchy & painful.
- Gel masks are available for an additional cost. (It has a built-in recovery complex)!
- Your Aesthetician can provide product education for your best result.
Should there be any questions or concern regarding your procedure feel free to contact our office (586) 992-8300.
