Before your treatment:

•   Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment

•   No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment. Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.

•   Some medications or supplements may increase the risk of bruising. Consult with your physician

•   Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)

•   Notify your provider of any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment

•   History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

•   Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage

•   Bruising, redness, and swelling are common and resolve with time

•   A “bug bite look” is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days

•   Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

•   Avoid skin irritants a few days post-treatment. Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.

•   Notify your provider of concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)

•   Leg vein treatments only:

o Compression stockings (20-30 mm/hg) are optional
o Avoid high-impact activity for 3-5 days
o Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after treatment and usually resolves with time (can take 1-2years) but, on rare occasions, it may be permanent
o Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease the risk of permanent hemosiderin staining

o Large leg veins may take many months to resolve and should not be re-treated before then

•   Consult with your provider about when to resume your skincare regime.