For best results please follow these instructions

Before your treatment:

• Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment

• No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment

  • Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.

• Some medications or supplements may increase the risk bruising. Consult with your physician

• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)

• Notify clinic with any changes to  your health history or medications since your last appointment

• History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

 

 

After your treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen  to prevent further sun damage

• Bruising, redness and swelling are common and resolve with time

• A “bug bite look” is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days

• Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment

  • Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.  

• Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)

• Leg vein treatments only:

  • Compression stockings (20-30 mm/hg) are optional. These can be purchased at Amazon, Walgreens, Walmart, and most major pharmacies.

  • Avoid high impact activity 3-5 days

  • Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after a treatment and usually resolves with time (can take 1-2 years) but, on a rare occasion, it may be permanent

    • Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease risk of permanent hemosiderin staining

  • Large leg veins may take many months to resolve and should not be re-treated before then

• Consult with clinic about when to resume skin care regime.