V Beam
Post Treatment Care
Depending on the lesion
treated, immediately following the laser treatment, the area may have a
blue/red discoloration called purpura.
During the time the purpura is present (5 days – 2 weeks), the area must
be treated delicately. Some swelling,
discomfort, and in a small number of cases, crusting may develop within this
time frame also. With any of these events, adhere to the following
instructions:
- Apply soothing cream or ointment to
keep treated areas soft.
- Do not
rub, scratch, or pick at the laser treated area.
- Avoid
pressure or friction from tight clothes.
- Wear sunscreen with an SPF of
15 or higher every day.
- Harsh soaps, drying topical
preparations, and shaving should be
avoided while the treated area is healing, as this may aggravate
the treated area.
- When
washing the treated area, avoid rubbing with a washcloth,
and gently pat the area dry after washing.
- Ice wrapped in a soft cloth may be applied for swelling or
discomfort.
- 1% hydrocortisone ointment is
also beneficial for any redness or
swelling noted.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be
taken for discomfort. Avoid
Aspirin and all aspirin type products.
- An opaque
or camouflage makeup may be desired to cover any
purpura or bruising. Be
sure to gently remove makeup to avoid
increasing the chances of scarring to the treated area.
- If
crusting develops that requires a dressing, please contact
the office.
Note: With any post
treatment purpura, the lesion may look as it did before the treatment or
worse. After your laser treatment, it
can take 6-8 weeks or longer before clearing of the lesion is noted.
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(When indicated, before laser vein treatments can begin, a
test site will be done to determine the best and safest parameters.)
Pre-treatment Instructions
1) If instructed/needed, come to the office ˝ to 1 hour
before your scheduled appointment to have a topical “numbing” gel applied.
2) The areas to be treated should be clean-shaven, so as to
not compete with the blood vessels for the laser beam.
3) Do not tan for 4 weeks before treatment and use sun block
if areas will be exposed to sunlight.
4) Wear white underwear on the day of your treatment if we
will be treating the upper thighs.
5) Bring support hose or ace bandages with you on the day of
treatment, if available.
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Laser Vein Treatment
Post Treatment Care
1) Apply “chemical free” sun block to treated areas if they
are going to be exposed to sunlight (i.e. titanium dioxide).
2) Use bland emollients as needed post treatment (i.e. Elta
Cream or Post Peel Quick Recovery cream).
Use 1% hydrocortisone ointment for redness or swelling at the treatment
site as needed.
3) Use support hose or an ace bandage on the treated areas
for at least 24 hours, and ideally, for up to 7 days post treatment.
4) You may schedule your next laser vein treatment
appointment in 3 months.
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(When indicated, before laser hair reduction treatments can
be
scheduled, a test site will be done at least one week prior
to appointment
to determine best and safest parameters.)
Pre-treatment Instructions
1) Must have at least 1-2 days hair growth so that the areas
to be treated are
recognizable.
2) Do not pluck or wax hair for 4 weeks prior to laser
treatment (you
can shave hair as needed during this time).
3) Wear sunscreen and do not tan for 4 weeks prior to laser
treatment if area
to be treated is sun exposed.
4) Remove all makeup or lotions prior to treatment, if
possible.
5) Please advise us of your medications before treatment
(especially
Accutane, Gold Treatment, and possible
photosensitizing
drugs, such as Dyazide, Lasix, etc.).
Note:
** Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early if you will need
topical numbing
gel applied.
** If we are treating the bikini line, upper thighs, or
lower
abdomen, wear
white underwear on the day of treatment.
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Post-treatment Care (for at least one week):
1) The treated area should be washed gently. Avoid
hot water. Avoid exfoliants.
2) Avoid irritating or drying topical preparations.
(i.e. Retin A,
benzyl peroxide, or glycolic acids)
3) Use bland emollients as needed for mild irritation.
(i.e. Elta cream
or Post Peel Quick Recovery cream)
Use 1%
hydrocortisone ointment for redness or swelling
at treatment
site.
4) If treated area is sun exposed, wear “chemical free”
sun block (i.e.
titanium dioxide sunscreen).
5) You may notice the hair continuing to grow out for 1-2
weeks after
treatment, until they fall out. This is
normal.
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