Since laser treatment will leave subtle wounds and scars on the skin, there are many things to pay attention to in skin care.
1. After treatment, because the skin is sensitive to heat, avoid using hot water to clean the treated area when washing your face. Instead, use warm or cold water to clean the treated area. Be as gentle as possible when cleaning, and do not rub hard.
2. At the moment of strong light exposure during treatment, a large amount of free water on the skin is lost, so most patients will feel that their skin is dry and dehydrated after treatment, so they should replenish moisture in time after treatment.
3. The treatment area needs to apply anti-inflammatory ointment (such as erythromycin ointment, chlortetracycline ointment or Baiduobang, etc.) for 2-3 days, 2 times a day to prevent infection. Pay attention to the number of applications. Too much, otherwise it will affect the formation of scabs.
4. During the recovery period, do not touch the treatment area with water, do not perform skin care, do not make up, and do not rub.
5. It is not advisable to engage in strenuous exercise during the recovery period to avoid excessive sweating, which may cause skin infection or delay the repair process.
6. After treatment, apply ice compress or cold spray appropriately according to the severity of skin reaction.
7. Avoid photosensitive foods and drugs during treatment.
8. The scabs during the recovery period will generally fall off on their own in about 7-10 days, and cannot be peeled off manually to avoid pigmentation and scars.
9. Due to individual differences, some people may experience temporary local pigmentation or hypopigmentation after treatment. These temporary pigment changes will gradually return to normal, and the recovery time is about 1-3 months. Up to 9 months or even longer. If necessary, take oral vitamin C, vitamin E or topical hydroquinone cream, L-vitamin C, etc.
10. Pay attention to sun protection during recovery, apply sunscreen and use a parasol when going out.