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LASER VEIN
TREATMENT
BEFORE +
AFTER CARE
BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT:
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Hair should be cleanly shaven.
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Do not wear makeup on the treated area the day of treatment.
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No sun-tanning or self-tanners (including healthy glow cream) 4 weeks prior to treatment. Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
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Some medications or supplements may increase the risk bruising.
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No waxing, plucking or tweezing at least 4 weeks prior to treatment.
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Some body parts may require a longer wait time.
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Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (depilatories, harsh chemicals, etc.).
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Notify us with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.
AFTER YOUR TREATMENT:
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Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen.
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Redness and perifollicular edema (looks like a rash/bug bites) are common and resolve with time.
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Bruising and swelling are less common but may occur and will resolve with time.
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Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days.
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Avoid skin irritants (retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc. ) a few days post-treatment.
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Notify us of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.).
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Compression stockings (20-30 mm/hg) are optional.
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Avoid high impact activity 3-5 days.
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Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after a treatment and usually resolves with time (can take 1-2 years) but, on a rare occasion, it may be permanent.
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Strict avoidance of sun exposure may decrease risk of permanent hemosiderin staining.
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Large leg veins may take many months to resolve and should not be re-treated before then.
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