CO2 Laser Pre & Post Treatment Care
Proper aftercare is essential to support healing and maximize results following your treatment. While downtime is minimal, you may experience redness, warmth, or a sunburn-like sensation for the first few hours. It's important to follow these detailed guidelines to ensure comfort, reduce risk of complications, and promote optimal skin recovery. Please read carefully and adhere to all instructions provided by your treatment provider.
Prior to the Treatment:
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Moisturize skin at least 2x a day (AM/PM)
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Increase water intake to 8 glasses of water (8oz) or more per day
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Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun
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If exposure is unavoidable, use a zinc oxide-based sunscreen of at least SPF 30+
7-28 days prior
to treatment
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Stop any topical retinoid therapy (3-4 days prior to treatment)
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If you have a history of fever blisters, ask your provider about starting an antiviral
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prophylaxis 3-7 days before the treatment
**No accutane treatment for 6 months before a cool peel treatment.
3-7 days before your treatment
Post Treatment Care:
• You may feel a warm / sunburn sensation for about 2-4 hours post treatment.
• Wash hands frequently before and after any skin care.
• Utilize cotton rounds to moisten treatment area with a mix of 1 cup of cold water and 1 tbsp of vinegar to help remove heat and cleanse treatment area for the first 48 hours.
• Once the sensation of heat or warmth subsides (typically within 24–48 hours), begin using the
post-treatment kit provided. Apply it to the treated area twice daily to keep the skin hydrated. Treated area can be cleansed with gentle cleanser such as Hydrinity Prelude Facial Cleanser.
• When applying the post procedure Restorative HA Serum, if you feel any burning or discomfort, gently wash off the product using water and do not apply any other products. Contact your provider.
• For the first 24 hours, do not use any products other than the products recommended by your treatment provider.
• A cool misting spray (Hyacyn Active) may be used for comfort, as needed.
• Sleep with a clean pillowcase and head slightly elevated-change pillow case daily.
• Skin may have a sandpaper-like feel for 4-7 days (or more based on treatment area) post treatment.
• You can resume your skincare routine after 2 weeks or per your provider’s instructions.
• Do not expose the treated area to anything that may cause complications (dirt, pets, etc.) as advised by your provider.
• Do not use any exfoliants or other products/procedures to remove the texture. No picking skin.
• No direct ice and no use Aquaphor/Vaseline.
• Avoid intense workouts and sweating (including hot showers, hot tubs, sauna and jacuzzis) for 48 hours or per your provider’s instructions.
• Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks.
• Avoid antihistamines and anti-inflammatories (ie:ibuprofen) for the first 48 hours.
• CoolPeel treatments can be repeated monthly until desired results are achieved.
Makeup Application
Post Treatment:
It is best to leave your skin without any make-up for at least 48 hours but best to wait 1-2 weeks. Then, use clean applicators to apply mineral make up to help protect your skin, maintain clean pores, and allow the skin to properly heal over time.
Anticipated Downtime:
One of the main benefits of a CoolPeel is the minimal downtime. You should expect to be red with some swelling as if you have a sunburn, but nothing should prevent you from returning to your normal daily activities. Your skin may feel dry and scaly as it heals, and it is important to keep the skin hydrated. Deka Pulse Downtime is 3-10 days on average.