FOREVER YOUNG® BBL
Proper pre and post care is essential to achieving optimal results. If there are any outstanding questions after reading the information provided below, please do not hesitate to call us. We want to ensure all of your questions are thoroughly answered.
4 weeks prior to treatment avoid extended sun exposure.
1 week prior: discontinue exfoliants and skin irritants (waxing, hydroxy acids, Tretinoin/retinols, etc.)
Inform your provider if you have been prescribed or have been taking Accutane within the past 6 months.
Inform your provider of any medications or medical conditions that might sensitize you to light, effect healing, or thin your blood.
If you have a history of herpes/cold sores near the treatment area inform your provider so they can evaluate and prescribe medication if needed.
No active cold sores, open wounds, or other skin conditions in the area being treated.
Come to treatment with cleansed skin, no makeup or skincare products on skin.
No recent Botox/Fillers/Sculptra/Kybella within 2 weeks of treatment.
Freshly shaved areas being treated that have coarse hair, hair can effect laser results.
Avoid self tanning lotions and sprays 4 weeks prior to treatment.
Please inform your provider of any other skin conditions prior to booking a treatment.
Pre-treatment instructions
Until sensitivity has completely subsided, avoid all of the following:
Use of scented lotions or soaps, exfoliant creams (Retin-A, tretinoin, glycolic/salicylic and alpha- hydroxy acids), acne creams or gels, loofah sponges and aggressive scrubbing
Wash with tepid water and avoid shaving the area
Swimming pools and spas with multiple chemicals/chlorine
Activities that cause excessive perspiration
A cold compress or an ice pack can be used to provide comfort if the treated area is especially warm. This is typically only needed within the first 12 hours after the treatment.
Your skin may appear red and swollen, especially under the eyes, and have a mild sunburn sensation. This is a normal reaction. It can last from a few hours to days after treatment. Applying an ice pack for the first 24 hours will help minimize swelling.
Post treatment discomfort is typically minimal but if the area is very uncomfortable, oral pain relievers; i.e. Extra Strength Tylenol or Advil, may be used.
Freckles and sunspots may turn slightly darker initially and then flake off within 7-14 days. This is a desired and normal reaction.
There may be erythema (redness) and slight edema (swelling) around the treated vessels. Often they are lighter in appearance and look somewhat smudgy or less defined.
Makeup may be applied immediately after the treatment as long as skin integrity has not been compromised.
In the unusual case of crusting of the skin in the treated area, apply an antibiotic ointment twice a day to the affected areas. Do not pick at these areas, as this may result in infection or scarring.
If the skin is broken or a blister appears, apply Vaseline and contact the office immediately. Keep the affected area moist and avoid direct sunlight.
Strictly avoid any sun exposure to the treated area for a minimum of 7 days after the procedure. The treated area is more prone to sunburn and pigmentation change. Keep the area covered and use a broad spectrum SPF with a protection factor of 30+, and reapply every 2 hours. Delayed blistering secondary to sun exposure has been noted up to 72 hours post treatment.
If in the middle of a series of treatments, sun exposure should be avoided between treatments completely.