What to Avoid: makeup for 12 hours post-treatment. Avoid excessive heat, excessive exercise, hot tubs, saunas, sunbathing, and tanning beds for 2 weeks or until redness has resolved. Also avoid swimming in chlorine for 3-5 days.

What to Do: use a mild cleanser 1-2 times daily, apply post treatment cream as needed, and protect your skin with sunscreen.

What to Expect: possible redness, itching, and swelling for up to 5 days post treatment. Coarse, sandpaper-like feeling on skin as well as brown grid markings are normal. You may experience some flaking or peeling that will reside in a few days.