Before:

• Avoid any sun exposure for 10 days before your treatment.

• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 10 days before and after treatment (examples- tretinoin/Retin-A, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone) 

• Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

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After:

• Avoid the sun for 7 days after the procedure

• Avoid topical sunless tanning products for 7 days

• If the skin is sensitive or irritated, you may use over the counter (OTC) medicine such as Tylenol

• If a blister appears contact your provider for direction, but in most cases you may apply an 
  antibiotic ointment to the area until healed

• Avoid any other type of skin treatment for 2 weeks after the procedure

• Slather on the sunscreen daily, at least 30+ SPF

• Due to skin sensitivity avoid excess heat for 24-48 hours such as hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, or heat packs

• Avoid make-up, deodorant, or other topical creams or medications for 24 hours

• Use Arnica tablets to naturally treat pain, swelling, and bruising. 

• Do not pick any scabs. They will heal in 7-10 days. 

• Avoid Aspirin and NSAIDS for the first two days. 

• Full results take 30 days. 

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