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What should you do
to prepare for a laser treatment?
If using a collagen
enhancing product such as Retin-A or glycolic acid, you should
stop using the product for approximately one week before and
after treatment. Occasionally, these products can irritate or
make the treated areas red and/or irritated.
What should you
expect after the procedure?
Immediately
following the procedure you may notice some mild discomfort and
redness of the treated areas. If a topical anesthetic was used,
the treated area will be numb for 1 to 4 hours.
You may notice some
skin color changes including a temporary darkening of the
existing freckles, sun spots, or blotches. This is to be
expected. The darkened spots usually flake off in a few days
and should not be rubbed or peeled off. Blisters could occur but
is extremely rare - you should contact our office if you
experience this symptom. All these changes are normal and the
recovery depends on the individual and the treatment strength
performed.
What may be abnormal?
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If you experience excessive redness,
discomfort, itchiness, new pimples or a rash please contact our
office. We may prescribe certain medications that can help.
What do
I do after treatment?
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Before
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Important: Apply hydrocortisone 0.5% twice a day for up to two
days to treated areas as
needed. We provide you with an
application immediately following treatment and we have small
tubes for purchase in our office. It is also available at any
drug store.
Hydrocortisone 0.5% reduces inflammation and calms the treated
areas. Some patients find one application immediately following
treatment is enough; others may need to apply twice per day for
up to two days.
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Wear minimal
makeup and moisturize your skin generously for several days.
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Do not use Retin
A, Kinerase, Metrogel or exfoliating products for one week.
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You can return to
work the same day and resume all regular activities. Be
gentle
to your skin. Imagine your face to be a newly seeded
lawn.
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Avoid direct
sunlight and wear sunscreen or sunblock to preserve your skin.
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How
many treatments do I need?
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Before and after a series of
five laser hair removal treatments. |
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Optimal results usually require 3
to 5 sessions no closer than 4 weeks apart. Most patients are
extremely happy with the results and find their skin to be
tighter, smoother and more uniform in color. The result is
younger looking skin!
If you are interested in laser skin rejuvenation, contact our
office to schedule your personal consultation.
Our friendly,
knowledgeable staff would be happy to assist you. Call today!
We specialize in
cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery of the
eyelids and face,
as well as non-surgical treatments and services.
Our office is
conveniently located in
Beverly Hills,
California (CA), near Los Angeles
and bordered by Orange and Ventura Counties.
Call us
today for an appointment or for more information!
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