- Avoid all sun and UV exposure. If outdoors during daylight for short periods, use shade protection such as sun hats or visors.
- For 24 hours after treatment, only apply recommended products to skin. Pat on, do not rub. (See provider’s instructions below the chart).
- After the initial 24 hours, apply (pat on) water-based hydration (such as low-molecular weight hyaluronic aced) as often as needed.
- Sleep on back with head slightly elevated to decrease swelling.
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- Continue to avoid all sun and UV exposure. If outdoors during daylight for short periods, use shade protection such as sun hats or visors.
- Gently cleanse skin twice daily with simple cleanser, then apply water-soluble emollient (pat on skin, do not rub). Reapply water-based emollient as often as needed.
- You can use a gentle mineral make-up on day 2, if cleared by your provider (only for low to moderate settings).
- Swelling may be increased today, continue to sleep with head elevated.
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- Continue to avoid sun and UV exposure. Use SPF 50 UV protection and/or wide-brimmed hats when outdoors.
- Continue gentle cleansing morning and night followed by applying a generous amount of emollient. Continue to apply emollient as needed.
- Redness and swelling should be starting to decrease and is usually gone after 5 days.
- Treatment dots, or micropores, begin to slough off on days 3-7.
- White vinegar soaks may help with exfoliation (1tbs:1cup).
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•Always apply SPF50 physical sunblock (zinc oxide, titanium oxide, etc.) before going outdoors, consider sun hats or visors.
- Continue gentle cleansing
twice daily.
•Use recommended treatment serum or moisturizer.
- Mineral make-up may be used, if skin is healing normally (no drainage, open areas, or raised scabs).
•When treatment dots are no longer or barely visible, and if skin has healed normally, resume your normal skin regimen or begin recommended routine skin regimen, as directed by your provider.
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