Care After Laser Treatment
Some redness and swelling in the area is normal after treatment and may feel similar to a sunburn. This should resolve within several hours to several days after treatment.
- After lasers continuous usage of sunscreens and general measures of sun avoidance are mandatory
- Gently clean area twice daily.
- Post laser soothing and repair creams are prescribed for better and faster regeneration of laser treated skin
- Avoid irritants (glycolics, retinoids etc.) for seven days after treatment.
- Lightening creams and moisturizers are necessary for maintaining hydration and preventing pigmentary changes post laser and should be used.
- Face washes and cleansers of neutral pH should be used
Facials, cleanup , bleaching hair coloring straightening or perming.etc should be avoided in the immediate post laser treatment phase. - Do not tan the areas to be treated for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
DISLAIMER:
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE REFLECTS THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHOR ONLY. A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE USING ANY THERAPEUTIC PRODUCT DISCUSSED. ALL READERS SHOULD VERIFY ALL INFORMATION AND DATA BEFORE TREATING PATIENTS OR UTILIZING ANY THERAPIES NOTED IN THIS PROGRAMME.