These steps help your skin heal well and protect your result. If anything concerns you, call us. We would always rather hear from you.
After Your Treatment
- Keep sun exposure to a minimum for one week after treatment.
- No makeup for at least 24 hours after treatment.
- Keep treated skin well hydrated with a moisturizer without any exfoliants.
- Wash the treated area with a gentle cleanser as per routine.
- Starting 24 hours after treatment, you may use your regular skin care, but avoid exfoliating for 7 days.
- The treated area may appear dry, flaky and mildly irritated for 2-7 days.
- For pain, use only Tylenol for the next 48 hours.
- Use ice as needed for pain and swelling. Place a cotton cloth between the ice and your skin.
- Do not have any other skin procedures for 14 days after the treatment.
- If you were instructed to use a skin brightening or pigment correcting cream after your treatment, you may start using it right away.
- Call the office immediately with any concerns
Concealing Bruising or Redness
- To conceal bruising: On purple areas, brush on a small amount of a yellow-based color corrector. On yellow, green, or blue areas, use a pink-based color corrector.
- To conceal redness: After moisturizing, apply a green skin primer, then concealer and foundation on top.