Redness and swelling is normal and expected for 3 to 5 days post procedure.
1. Avoid getting the treated area too wet from showering and avoid submerging the area including swimming in a pool, ocean, lake, hot tub or any water source for 7 days.
2. Avoid sweating for a minimum of 7 days - no gym, yoga, exercise.
3. Clean the area with a small amount of water on a cotton pad before you go to bed and each morning after the procedure followed by a thin layer of A&D or Aquaphor ointment. Aquaphor can be applied 3x a day.
4. Do not scratch, rub or pick at the treated area. It will be slightly itchy.
5. Do not use other ointments, creams, or antibiotics until fully healed.
6. After the first 2 weeks always AVOID direct sun exposure and always use SPF 30+.
7. Avoid using harsh soaps, creams, fragrances, and lotions. After day 7, it is best to moisturize every day with LaRoche- Posay Cicaplast Balm B5. It can be found on Amazon.