Post Procedure Skin Care
Immediately after your service you will feel a type of burning sensation that feels comparable to a sunburn. Your skin will have several linear dot patterns to the site treated today. Your technician will apply a post care serum to hasten the healing process. You may use cool compresses to alleviate the mild discomfort felt in the first 1-3 hours. You may have post service swelling at the site of service as well as the surrounding skin, especially your eyes or lower neck. This swelling can be minimized with the use of cool compresses and sleeping in an elevated position for the first few nights.
Sun Exposure
There should be absolutely no sun exposure in the first 72 hours after service. After 72 hours and for the following 7 days, rigorous sunscreen application and continued sun avoidance is recommended to prevent complications, like post-service hyperpigmentation (darker pigmented skin from exposure to UV rays). There should also be no swimming, hot tubs, no workouts with excessive sweating, as well as no use of Botox or Filler. A good quality mineral makeup with an SPF 30-50 may also be used as a substitute for sunscreen. Remember that your risk of hyperpigmentation increases with each time you are exposed to the sun. Frequent handwashing and avoidance of touching the area serviced will prevent the possibility of an infection. Abiding by these recommendations will provide you with a satisfactory outcome.
Pain/Complications
You should have no pain or redness that persists beyond the first day, drainage that is yellow or foul smelling, fever, or any other problems that make the site uncomfortable to you. If you do have one or more of these symptoms call your primary Dr. and be seen immediately to rule out any infection.
Skin Care
For the best possible results, rigorously follow your post-service skin care regimen, which includes a growth serum that is to be used 2 times daily, in the morning and in the evening, for up to 3 months. Medical and scientific data have attested, that growth serums and peptides will also aid in collagen stimulation, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.
Stay clear of harsh topicals like retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or fruit acid peels or cleansers, for 5-6 weeks. Do not pick at the dots (Carbon Crusts) as this could result in scarring of your serviced area.
