Active Fx Resurfacing
MULTIPLE TINY HOLES HAVE BE PLACED IN YOUR SKIN; YOU ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SKIN REACTIONS. DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR FACE INCLUDING ANTIBIOTICS, LOTIONS OR SHAMPOO THAT WAS NOT GIVEN TO YOU BY THE DOCTOR!
- The skin will feel very hot for a few hours after the treatment, apply cool packs as needed.
- The next couple days you will likely having oozing over the treated area and it will feel tight and slightly sunburned .
- It is normal to have moderate to significant swelling around the eyes. Sleeping with your head elevated and applying cold packs hourly will help decrease inflammation.
- The skin usually starts to peel on day 3-4, this will likely continue through the first week.
- It is normal to have mild to moderate itching, severe itching should be reported to the office.
- Do not pick, scrub or irritate your skin, this may increase the chances of scaring.
- The skin will become darker and show a fine pattern over the next few days, before it peels.
- Your skin will be very sensitive to cleaning agents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets and anything else with a fragrance or detergent for the next few days.
- Most redness will resolve between day 4 and 6 but some may last up to several weeks.
Instructions
Apply a cool pack directly on the skin to relieve any discomfort and swelling after the procedure. You should use 800mg Ibuprofen (taken with meals) every 6 hours for discomfort or swelling. 25-50mg of Benadryl work well for minor itching.
If you are taking Prednisone to decrease swelling, take the last dose before 5pm to help avoid the medication from keeping you awake.
Apply ointment to treated areas at least 3-4 times a day to maintain a moist layer on the treated area until the skin has sloughed off. If the skin is dry or starts to scab apply more. Be sure to thoroughly wash your hands before application.
You can either wash your skin twice a day with Cetaphil or apply a clean towel soaked in a mixture of 1 tbsp regular white vinegar with 2 cups water 3-4 times a day (you can keep it in the refrigerator). Make sure to reapply ointment after washing or soaking.
You may shower but do not let shampoo or hair products get on the face (the fragrances and dyes can cause significant irritation). Apply ointment after showering.
Limit direct sun light exposure and start using a broad spectrum sunscreen with titanium and/or zinc and a minimum SPF of 30 after the skin sloughs off. This is very important to prevent hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin).
Discontinue any Retin-A, alpha hydroxy acid (i.e. glycolic), beta hydroxy acid (i.e. salicilic) products for two weeks. You may resume using the rest of your regular skin care regiment and a mineral make-up after the majority of the skin has sloughed off.
Follow up with the doctor as scheduled and call the office immediately at 303-683-3235 if you experience any of the following: severe itching, increasing pain, signs of herpetic out break (cold sore, tingling or pain around the lips).
Dr. Verebelyi is always happy to meet with you to review your resurfacing needs. Please call 303.683.3235 to schedule an appointment or use the Free Consultation Form and someone will call you as soon as possible.
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