Day of Treatment:
- Remain indoors as much as possible over the next 48 hours.
- You may shower and gently cleanse the treated area.
- Keep skin cool and moist
- Spray mist of cooled water.
- Cold compresses, i.e. frozen wash clothes, ice packs wrapped with cloth or paper towel, or package of frozen peas works great.
- Apply refrigerated Aloe Vera gel.
- Use emollients such as: Aquaphor, Cetaphil, or CeraVe to keep skin moist 2 times a day.
- Take analgesics such as Tylenol or Advil if you are having discomfort.
- You can take 25 mg of Benadryl before bedtime to help you sleep or if you have a lot of itching.
Day 2 -3:
- By now you may be red; similar to a sunburn.
- The heat will drop out of the treated area during this time.
- Continue taking analgesics as needed and apply emollients to the skin. You may apply more than 2 times per day if skin is feeling tight.
- Continue to avoid sunlight/UV light, remain indoors during the daytime for 48 hours after treatment.
- If you need to go out, wear a hat or protective clothing, use a SPF 30 sunscreen with zinc oxide.
- Mineral based makeup may be used.
- Avoid shaving the treated areas while skin is still irritated.
Day 4 – 7:
- Many Patients start peeling on day 3 or 4.
- Continue to use emollients 2-3 times a day for peeling.
- During this healing period, it is very important to protect your new skin with sunscreen.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 480-821-8888.