Clinical Operation for CO2 Fractional Laser | Choicy Beauty- a beauty training academic

SKIN PREPARATION BEFORE FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER

Step 1. Cleansing the skin

Use alcohol to remove excess sebum from the surface of the skin. This allows EMLA to be more efficiently absorbed.

Step 2. Anesthetic

Apply a topical anesthetic to target skin regions.

– allow 40 to 60 minutes for the anesthetic to react with the skin.

– placing the grid mask/sheet on top of the anesthetic ointment may help the skin to absorb and react with the anesthetic.

Step 3. Remove topical anesthetic (after sufficient time)

The anesthetic can be left on the skin surface without removal. LASER will still radiate through the anesthetic, and the effects will be the same.

POST TREATMENT AFTER LASER

1. Use ice-pack, cooling gel or cooled air during and post Tx to help reduce pain

2. After treatment, apply a cooling collagen mask for soothing effect.

3. After calming down the skin, apply moisturizing lotion and suncream.

Note: patients can wash, shave and even apply cosmetics to treated areas after session.

SKIN REACTIONS DURING AND POST LASER TREATMENT

1. PAIN: Correlated with the pulse energy and total density used during operation

2. ERYTHEMA & FLUSHING: [Sunburn" symptom lasts 1 to 3 days. Depends on degree of energy and total density used during patient operation

3. MILD EDEMA: Lasts 1 to 3 days

4.BRONZING & ROUGHNESS: Lasts 3 to 5 days

5. PEELING/FLAKING: Lasts 3 to 7days

ROUTINE SKIN CARE TREATMENT

1. Generously Moisturizing the skin will help to rapidly reduce postoperative redness and swelling. Epidermal debris will also benefit and peel efficiently and more naturally.

2. Avoid excessive sun exposure. Sunblock cream is always recommended when heading outdoors and some skin products. Sunblock cream also works to protect the fresh new skin that emerges during the peeling process.

3. For a more natural looking result, refrain from prematurely peeling the epidermal debris. (i.e. scrubing or picking at skin)

4. While redness remains, avoid heavy drinking and exercise as well as dry climate or excessive heat such as saunas.