You might experience sunburn like redness and swelling, waffle-like marks, and a tingling or burning sensation immediately after treatment. This is completely normal. These symptoms resolve within 4-6 hours in most cases, but may last for 1-3 or 3-5 days in some cases. The severity and duration of symptoms can vary from patient to patient, depending on skin condition at time of treatment and treatment intensity. Redness will last longer with more intensive treatment, and treatment with a deeper needle depth can elicit pinpoint bleeding or bruising. Patients with sebaceous skin, acne, or a tendency for break outs are likely to develop pimples, pustules, or folliculitis within 2-3 days, which ought to naturally subside over time.
- Wait to apply make-up 4 to 6 hours after treatment or 1 day after intensive treatment.
- Gently wash the skin 4 to 6 hours after treatment or 1 day after intensive treatment.
- Use mildly acidic or alkaline cleanser.
- Apply a skin booster, growth factor, regenerative and/or moisturizing cream frequently (2-3 times a day).
- Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF >30) frequently (2-3 times a day).
- If received intensive treatment, on day of the procedure, apply a facial mask or towel wrapped icepack to the treated area to alleviate redness and swelling.
*Products including vitamin C may cause burning sensation along the treated skin. - If you are prone to Fever Blisters, make sure you follow Dr Wrights protocol to help control breakouts.
- Be careful not to rub or scratch the treated skin.
- Avoid using alcohol-based or oil-containing cosmetics for 1 week.
- Avoid sun exposure and wear a hat or wear long sleeves.
- Do not use peeling or scrub products for 4 weeks.
- Do not undergo any phototherapy for 2- 4 weeks. *Time depends on Intensity of treatment and healing of/from treatment
- Avoid vigorous activity, exercise, swimming, hot baths, and saunas for 1-2 weeks.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking for 1-2 weeks.
- Skin burns, blisters, severe pain or bleeding within 1 day of the procedure.
- Pimples, pustules, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), burning sensation, or tenderness more than 2-3 days.
- Scabbing, crusting more than 3-7 days.
- Hyper pigmentation (darkening pigment), textural changes, scarring after 1- 2 weeks
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