Pre & Post Care Instructions for Laser Genesis
Pre-Treatment Preparation
• Please inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores, you may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment.
• Patients should not be tanned for any laser or light procedures and should not have been exposed to the sun, tanning beds, or used self-tanning products for 4 weeks before the laser procedure.
• Avoid retinoids (Tretinoin, Adapalene, Retin-A, etc.) and products that contain AHA (Glycolic acid), BHA (Salicylic acid), or brightening agents for 5-7 days prior to treatment.
• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, depilatories, etc.)
• Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment, and excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be clearnly shaved.
• Notify the clinic if there are any changes to your medical history or medications.
Benefits of the Laser Genesis series
• Minimal discomfort (typically subtle warmth is noticed)
• Little to no downtime following treatments
• Pore tightening
• Improved skin tone and texture
• Reduction in skin laxity
• Reduction in redness related to rosacea
• Reduction in inflammatory acne
Frequency of Treatments & Additional Treatment Optios
• Laser Genesis can be performed as often as every 3-4 weeks
• Ideal treatment series: 6-8+ treatments are recommended for optimal results
• Laser Genesis, followed by a Glycolic Acid Peel, provides additional treatment of pigmentation and acne and a greater benefit in skin resurfacing.
Contraindications
• Within 6 months of use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) and even course completion.
• Pregnancy
• History of keloid scarring
• Photosensitizing medications or supplements
Post-Treatment Care
• Avoid sun exposure and continue diligent sun protection for optimal results.
• If using a retinoid or previously mentioned AHAs or BHAs, wait 3 days to resume use.
• Bruising, redness, and swelling may occur and will resolve with time, but notify the clinic if concerns arise, (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
• Avoid heat, (hot tubs, saunas, etc.) for 1-2 days post treatment.
• Avoid skin irritants a few days post treatment. (e.g: products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc)