Fractional Laser Pre & Post Treatment Care

Two Weeks Prior

  • Avoid sun exposure & sunless tanning products on treatment area.
  • No dermal fillers on the treated area within the last 2 weeks.
  • No antibiotics 2 weeks prior to treatment.
  • No aggressive exfoliation or anti-aging skincare in the past week (retinol, glycolic, or salicylic acid.)
  • No accutane within the last 6 months.

Day of Treatment

  • Remove all makeup, sunscreen, & lotion from the area being treated.
  • Shave the area prior to treatment.
  • Must not have active herpes simplex virus.
  • No open lesions on the treatment area.
  • Cannot treat if you’re pregnant/breastfeeding.

What Treatment Plan Should I Follow After

  • Treated area can be treated every 4 weeks.

Recommended Post Treatment Products

  • Sunscreen with zinc or titanium as main active ingredient
    • Couture Ultimatte Sunshade 50+
  • Gentle skin cleanser, twice daily.
    • Couture Antioxidant Cleanser
  • Gentle moisturizer specific for post laser treatment
    • Couture Hyaluronic Serum
  • Treatment Boosting Products
    • Tretinoin
    • Hydrinity Restorative Serum
FAQs

Real Client Questions, Expert Answers

What should I expect after my fractional laser treatment?
  • Redness & swelling immediately post treatment for 24-48 hours.
  • Mild redness/pinkness can last for several days.
  • Rough skin texture & mild itching during healing is expected.
What treatment plan should I follow after my fractional laser procedure?
  • Ice as needed for discomfort for first 24 hours (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.)
  • Only water & Couture Med Spa Hyaluronic Serum can be applied for first 24 hours.
What should I avoid post fractional?
  • Avoid direct sun for 72 hours.
  • No makeup for 24 hours.
  • No aggressive exfoliation or anti-aging skin care for 5-7 days (retinol, glycolic, or salicylic acid.)
  • No excessive sweating/exercising for 24-48 hours post treatment.
How often can I get Fractional Laser Treatments?

Fractional laser treatments can be done 4 weeks apart in the same area.

Is there a lot of downtime with fractional laser treatments?

Couture Med Spa offers a Non-ablative Fractional laser that is used to retexturize/resurface the skin, boost collagen production, tighten the skin and shrink pore size. The fractional laser penetrates to the deep dermal layer of the skin to cause inflammation which in return helps promote collagen production. With the inflammation process occurring from the laser, clients will feel a mild sunburn sensation and have some slight redness and possible swelling to the treatment area that will generally diminish within a few hours. Clients will not have any significant peeling or downtime from this laser treatment. Post treatment recommendations include avoiding excessive sweating or use of makeup for the first 24 hours, as well as avoiding any harsh products for 5-7 days after treatment.

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