AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIons
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SCAR & STRETCHMARK REVISION
Please follow aftercare instructions, as failure to do so may result in poor treatment results.
ISR MAY TAKE 4-12 WEEKS TO HEAL.
The area may stay pink or hyperpigmented for this period of time.
AFTER 4-12 WEEKS, additional sessions may be performed if necessary.
ALWAYS touch treated area with clean hands.
For the first 2 weeks: Apply aftercare (CeraVe or coconut oil) 2x a day or more often to keep area hydrated.
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For the following 2 weeks: You may replace aftercare with Cicaplast gel 2x a day (massage thoroughly into treated area). Cicaplast forms a barrier on the skin accelerating the healing process.
Avoid water activities, spas, saunas and hot tubs for the first week after your treatment.
You may take a shower 12h after the procedure.
No excessive exercising and sweating for the first three days after your treatment.
Always apply sunscreen on treated area.
In the event the site was to become infected the post care instructions as given above will not apply.
For optimal results, if possible, avoid anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen and naproxen for the first two weeks following your treatment.
For the first 1-3 days, the area will be red, swollen and tight, similar to a sunburn.
In the following 3-7 days, the treated area will become dry, flakey and will possibly scab.
Do not pick at the scabs and continue applying aftercare.
It is normal if the treated area looks darker and more noticeable for the following weeks after the procedure.
Darker skin types may take a longer time to heal (up to 12 weeks or more). Once the area is healed (a minimum of 4 weeks), a subsequent treatment may be performed.
