NÜSKIN

 

What to Expect After Treatment
Laser Treatment produces side effects. The intensity and duration of your side effects depends on
the treatment aggressiveness and your individual healing characteristics. Generally, patients who are
treated more aggressively experience more intense and longer lasting side effects; however, some
patients who receive a less aggressive treatment may experience side effects of greater-than-expected
magnitude, while others receiving more aggressive treatments may experience side effects of less-than-
expected magnitude.

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What you may feel and look like:
  Immediately after the treatment, you will experience redness, swelling and sometimes pinpoint
bleeding. You will notice most of the swelling on the first morning after treatment, particularly
under the eyes. Swelling usually lasts two to three days. To minimize swelling do the following:
­ -Apply cold compresses to the treatment area for 15 minutes of every hour on the day of
treatment, until you go to bed.

-Sleep elevated the first night. Use as many pillows as you can tolerate.
 Heat sensation can be intense for the following 2 – 3 hours. Occasionally oozing can occur in
isolated areas for a few days as well.
 Over the next few days, redness may worsen. Swelling may be significant and cause some
discomfort.
  You may also notice that your skin appears bronzed or little dark dots will appear on the treated
area. Your skin may feel dry, peel, or flake. You may notice a “sandpaper” texture a few days
after treatment. This is the treated tissue working its way out of your body as new fresh skin is
regenerated!
 This dead skin is a normal result of laser treatment, and should start sloughing off 3 – 4 days
after the treatment. Most patients complete this process 7-10 days after a treatment on the face.
(On off-face areas, such as hands/arms or neck, where healing is slower, the process may take up to 2
weeks.)
 Once the sloughing is complete, you may notice some pinkness over the next few weeks. Most
redness resolves during the first week after treatment, but a rosy “glow” can remain for several
weeks. If you wish, you can apply makeup to minimize the redness starting on the 4th day after your treatment.
 Some patients have also experienced itching. All of these are the normal result of having a laser treatment done.

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How to Care for Your Skin After Treatment
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward more healthy and radiant looking skin by having a
a premium AuraLux laser treatment. Now it is important to help your skin heal quickly and protect your skin investment.
Your after treatment skin care regimen is tailored to the treatment you received today. Follow the
instructions below plus any additional care your provider recommends.
Immediately After Treatment:

Use a bland moisturizer (i.e. Cetaphil® cream) or a very thin layer
of petrolatum ointment (i.e. Aquaphor®). Use petrolatum ointment to cover any area with oozing
and keep moist. Use of icepacks helps alleviate the heat sensation. You may also cleanse your
face with a mild cleanser.
First 3 Days:

Continue cleansing and moisturizing over the next few days. Once the sloughing
starts, please allow your skin to heal and DO NOT scrub, rub, or use exfoliants. Keep clothing
away from treated body parts as much as possible to avoid irritation.
First Week of Healing:

Keep treated area clean; avoid smoking, excessive alcohol consumption,
excessive exercise, perspiring, swimming, or exposing skin to heat and sun.
Skin Care Products:

All of your skin care products should be non-irritating and non-clogging for
the first week or so after a Fraxel treatment. Examples of brands that offer very gentle and
inexpensive products that are ideal to use: Aveeno®, Dove®, Neutrogena®, and Cetaphil®. Scrubs, Toners, Glycolic Acid, and Retin A. Your skin will be sensitive for the first week or so after treatment. Do not use products that will cause irritation during this time. Do not use abrasive scrubs, toners, or products that contain glycolyic acids or Retin A. Read the product labels.
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Normal Skin Care Regime:

Once the shedding/sloughing is complete, you may resume your routine skin
care and make-up products, as long as they are tolerable to you. It is very important that you use sunscreen to prevent sun damage to the skin. Sunscreen should offer broadband protection (UVA and UVB) and have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Once sloughing is complete, use sunscreen daily for at least 3 months after your last treatment. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outside, and again, immediately before. Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. If direct sun exposure is necessary, wear a hat and clothing that covers the treated area.
Moisturizer: Remember that peeling and/or flaking is normal during the healing process.
Therefore, the moisturizer you use should be non-irritating and non-clogging, or else you could
develop breakouts. During the healing period, your normal moisturizer may be too occlusive, so
consider products from the brands listed above. Reapply whenever your skin feels dry.

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water and ideally coconut water once a day for the day of treatment and the two days after.

Resume your normal skin care regimen after 2 weeks.​

 

Post-treatment healing varies from patient to patient. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact the office at 786) 651-1191.