FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE, YOU CAN EXPECT...
- Superficial burn wound
- Whitening, swelling, and redness of the treated area, which usually lasts for several minutes
- Blisters, crusts, or scabs within 8-72 hours, which can last for 1-2 weeks or more
- Treated areas may be pink or pale after the scab separates
- Bruising, itching or swelling, which usually fades over the first week after treatment (exercising muscles where treatment was done can cause bruising) *contact us if swelling/itching lasts more than 1 week
- Scarring, which can be hypertrophic or keloid in nature, may occur but is very rare
- Pigmentation abnormalities can occur, but are usually temporary except in very rare cases
- Primary healing is usually complete within 2-3 weeks
- Continued fading can be seen in the following months
You'll want to follow these instructions to care for the area:
- Keep the treated area clean and dry while it is healing
- Clean the area gently with fragrance-free soap and water and then pat the area dry with clean paper towel
- Apply a thin coating of ointment (i.e. Aquaphor) twice a day for three days while the area is healing
- Keep the area covered with a sterile dressing during the first three days
- Applying cool compresses can help ease some of the discomfort and inflammation from the treatment
- Wear a sun block SPF of 25 or higher, protecting against UVA/UVB rays over the area for the full time between sessions while removal is performed (tanning increases risk of side-effects)
Avoid the following while the area heals:
- Shaving the treated area for 3 weeks
- High pressure water hitting the treated area for three days post-procedure
- Baths, or other unhygienic bodies of water until all blistering and scabbing are completely healed (doing so may increase the risk of infection)
- Wearing makeup or using skincare products in treated area for first 48 hours
- If the area looks infected (honey colored crusting and oozing or spreading redness), if you experience an unusual discomfort or bleeding, if any other complications develop, or if you have any questions or concerns, contact us or seek medical attention ASAP.