AFTER TREATMENT:
- Keep cool! Ice and elevation are your friends—ice for 15 mins.
- Wait 24-48 hours after treatment to exercise.
- Showers should be cool to lukewarm, not hot.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes.
- Wait four weeks after the treatment to go to a sauna. If you can’t wait, take ice to keep the treatment site cool.
AVOID:
- Friction to the area.
- Sun exposure for the next 3-4 weeks. If necessary, keep the treated tattoo covered.
- Soaking or prolonged contact with water, including swimming pools, baths, lakes, rivers, etc.
- Skin irritants (products containing retinol, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.) should be avoided until the skin is fully healed.
- Picking or scratching.
- Use lotions and ointments in the treatment area for 48-72 hours.
AID HEALING PROCESS:
- Drink lots of water, exercise, and eat healthy food daily.
- Limit alcohol and recreational drug consumption.
- Limit nicotine throughout the treatment process.
- If irritated or itchy, use a small amount of vitamin E, Aquaphor, or unscented lotion.
- After 3-4 weeks, to protect from sun exposure, you can use sports tape over the treatment area.
Labyrinth Laser laser technicians are certified laser technicians. They use the safest, most effective protocols for each patient and their unique skin type. However, to achieve the best results, it’s your responsibility to follow the post- treatment instructions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us during business hours or contact Health Link (811).