
LASER VEIN & VASCULAR
PRE PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS
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Tell your technician if you have a history of hyperpigmentation. Depending on your skin type a pigmentation treatment may be started 2-6 weeks prior to treatment.
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Avoid sun exposure for 1 to 3 weeks prior to treatment and use SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.
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Do not use self-tanning products for 1 to 3 weeks prior to and/or post-treatment.
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Always inform your doctor of all medications and your medical history, including supplements you may be taking.
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If you have any history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) on your face, inform the doctor one week before your appointment; this will allow adequate time to prescribe a medication to prevent an outbreak. Cancel your appointment if you have an active infection.
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Avoid, if possible, aspirin for 10 days, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), other non-steroidal medications (Aleve) and Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, and fish oil supplements for 5 days before the procedure
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Discontinue use of Tretinoin-type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.
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Discontinue the use of Hydroquinone 1 week prior to treatment.
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The longevity of Botox and fillers are done any time within 6 months prior to face treatment may be affected. Botox and/or fillers within 2 weeks prior to IPL are not recommended.
LASER VEIN & VASCULAR
POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS
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Immediately After Treatment.
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It is common to have mild swelling, slight bruising, and or an increase or decrease of skin pigmentation at the site of the treated areas: which usually resolve in one to three days.
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Apply ice packs if needed after treatment. You may also cleanse your face with a mild cleanser.
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First Few Days.
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Continue cleansing and moisturizing over the next few days. DO NOT scrub, rub, or use exfoliants.
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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.
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First Week of Healing.
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Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, perspiring, swimming, or exposing skin to heat and sun.
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Skin Care Products. All of your skin care products should be non-irritating and non-clogging for the first week or so after an IPL treatment.
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Do not use abrasive scrubs, toners, or products that contain glycolic acids or Retin A.
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DAILY SUNSCREEN should offer broadband protection (UVA and UVB) and have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Your practice of diligent sunscreen use may lower the risk of laser-induced hyperpigmentation (darkening).
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Resume your normal skin care regimen after about a week when your skin has fully healed
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