aftercare
Why aftercare is so important
Aftercare is essential following laser and RF microneedling treatments to protect and enhance your results. These procedures make the skin more sensitive. Proper care helps reduce the risk of irritation, infection, and pigmentation issues. Effective aftercare minimizes downtime and maximizes the long-term benefits of your treatment, helping you maintain smoother, healthier skin.
expectations following treatment
POST LASER
Mild erythema (redness) will be present in the treatment area and can last from a few hours up to a few days.
Patients will experience a mild sunburn sensation that may include some mild discomfort. Most patients do not feel any significant discomfort, however, an ice pack (not direct ice) maybe applied to help soothe areas that are uncomfortable.
Most treatments will require at least 1 week to start seeing significant improvements.
Downtime may vary from 1 hour to 3 days.
POST RF MICRONEEDLING
A certain degree of discomfort, redness, and/or irritation during and after treatment is expected. If persisting more than 24 hours, please notify us.
Tiny scabs (<1 mm in diameter) may form 24-72 hours post treatment and may remain for several days. Scabs should not be touched and should be allowed to shed naturally.
Mild swelling is common for 1-3 days after treatment. You may apply ice (NOT directly) for 15 minute sessions if needed.
Downtime may vary from 1-2 days.
What to do
We have kept this very simple and feel this is the most straightforward way for the fastest recovery.
HYGIENE
Allow the skin to rest for 6 hours. It is very sensitive. Use only simple unscented cleansers, we recommend using Cetaphil or Cerave. Avoid products with additives such as dead mucas, dead sea scrubs or fragrances.
Change pillow cases prior sleeping.
MOISTURIZE
Apply a thin layer of mild moisturizer to the area several times a day until evidence of dryness, blistering or swelling has disappeared. Simple is better, we recommend vaseline (not Aquaphor) for best results.
Please ask if you have any questions about which products are safe
SUNSCREEN
Your skin will be exquisitely sensitive to additional energy. We recommend a zinc based SPF 30 if you cannot completely avoid the sun.
For RF Microneedling, please wait an additional 72 hours to apply.
what to avoid
We cannot stress this enough please to avoid the following actions. These will prolong the recovery time and also cause the treatments to have a detrimental outcome.
- Avoid chlorine, hot tubs and swimming pools. Or immersing the skin in anything but tap water.
- Avoid the sun and tanning beds
- Do not use exfoliants, loofah sponges and aggressive scrubbing to the treated areas
- Do not rub, scratch or pick at the treated area. Treat the area gently. Pat skin dry after showering
- Avoid Neosporin, Polysporin and Aquaphor
- Makeup may be applied over the treated area 24 hours after the treatment
- Avoid shaving the treated area for 48-hours after the treatment
- Avoid as much contact with the treated areas as possible