Careful Aftercare
Aftercare
Careful Aftercare
Careful aftercare is very important for producing a beautiful and lasting result.
Dont's
- Do not wet the treated area within 48 hours after the treatment.
- Do not use any chemical exfoliants such as AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs in the treated area until properly healed.
- Do not use any makeup on the treated area for at least 7 days.
- Do not do any hot, sweaty exercise for at least 7 days.
- Do not expose treated area to sun, tanning beds, facial, Botox, chemical treatments, or microdermabrasion for 4 weeks.
Avoid
- The treated area should remain dry at all times within 7-10 days after the treatment. To ease the itchiness you may use a Q-tip to apply LIGHT coat of Flow healing ointment once or twice a day. Be gentle; do not pull off the scabs prematurely. Following this procedure will ensure the formation of thin scabs thus more color retention.
- Avoid long, hot steamy showers for the first ten (10) days.
- Avoid sleeping on your face for the first ten (10) days.
- Avoid swimming pool for 14 days!
- After the procedure is completely healed, you may go back to your regular cleansing and makeup routine.
What is normal?
- Mild swelling, itching, light scabbing, light bruising and dry tightness. Flow Ointment will work well for scabbing and tightness.
- Color change or color loss. As the treated area heals, the color will lighten and sometimes seem to disappear in places. This can all be addressed during the touchup appointment which is why touchup is necessary. The procedure area has to heal completely before we can address any concerns or do any retouch. Healing takes about 4-8 weeks.