• Wait twelve hours before washing the treated area as described below.

• Use a gentle face wash and cool water. Avoid using a washcloth or any exfoliating cleansers.

• After cleansing, apply a mild moisturizer. We recommend Avene's Cicalfate Post Procedure Skin Recovery Emulsion. You may apply moisturizer as needed throughout the day.

• Do not use any products with anti-aging ingredients.

• Apply sunblock during the day containing zine oxide and titanium dioxide. We recommend MD Solar Sciences products.

• Avoid direct sun exposure for one week post treatment.

• You may apply mineral-based makeup for twelve hours post treatment.

• Sublative treatments will leave thermal micro-crusts on the skin. Do not pick or scratch any crusts or flaking skin. These areas should heal in three to five days post treatment.

Sublime treatments will not leave any crusting.

• Avoid thermal trauma such as hot showers, whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, etc. for two days post treatment.

• Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications for one week post treatment, as they may decrease the inflammatory reaction we want to occur.

Ex: ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Excedrin, Nuprin, etc. or antihistamine medications.

• Do not have electrolysis, facial waxing or use any depilatory creams for at least five days.

• If you have any questions regarding your progress, please contact our office.