Vascular Lesions

First, make sure you check the contraindications (restrictions) checklist to make sure you are eligible for treatment.

Before your Treatment:

• Do not wear makeup on the area to be treated the day of treatment

• Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved

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

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

• Notify clinic with 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

After your Treatment:

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

• Bruising, redness and swelling may occur and resolve with time

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

• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment. This includes products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.

• Do not pick at treated areas

• Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)