Photodynamic Therapy Aftercare

TREATMENT REGIMEN & HOME CARE

Before TREATMENT:

Avoid any prolonged sun or tanning exposure (This includes Airbrush or stains) 2 weeks before treatment.
On the day of treatment keep your face clean & do not apply make-up.

WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED?

Your skin may feel warm or sunburned. Your skin may appear red and blotchy with swelling & peeling, that can last 3-7 days. However, your skin can continue to be red or pink for a few days for up to a couple of weeks following treatment.
It is normal for your skin to “become worse” before it gets better, following treatment.
Swelling can occur prominently around the eyes, especially in the morning.
In some cases, you may notice a blister on the skin. Do not pick or pull it! If this happens, contact office for instructions.

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: IF your skin becomes itchy… Drop 1-2 capfuls of white vinegar into a bowl of ice water. Splash on your face every 1-2 hours as needed.
HYDRATE: Your skin will become drier than normal. Use post-laser creams such as Green Tea Hydration Lotion, or Gentle Recovery Complex as required for comfort.
PROTECT: Apply sun protection immediately after treatment, and continue to do so daily. Allure offers chemical free SPF, protection without irritation.

AVOID:

Avoid sunlight for a minimum of 48 hours. Remember, Levulan is still active and could further reactions and burning!
Avoid swimming or other exposures to chemicals until the skin has healed.
Do not exercise or perform other strenuous activity for 24 hours. Sweating & gym environment can be harmful due to bacteria & may cause an adverse reaction.

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 and tight; this will avoid the skin from becoming itchy and painful.
Consider purchasing a gel mask for an additional cost. (It has a built-in recovery complex!)
Your Aesthetician can provide product education for your best result.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your procedure, feel free to contact our office (586) 992-8300.