CO2 Laser Cool Peel
Pre-Treatment Care
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Come in with a clean face
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Avoid prolonged sun tanning or excessive tanned skin
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Stop all skin care products with retinol/tretinoin for one week prior to treatment
Post-Treatment Care
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Keep the treatment area clean. Avoid touching your face
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Avoid letting your hair touch your face. Tie your hair up during sleep (for long hair)
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Avoid pet kisses
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Use clean pillowcases and towels. Use new, clean face masks and change them out frequently; daily at minimum
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Do not pick at, scratch, peel or rub the treated area. Do not remove any scabs from the treated area
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Avoid hot water for 24 hours post treatment
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No sauna, hot yoga, hot cars, or extreme workouts for 48 hours post treatment
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No direct and/or prolonged sun exposure for at least 2 weeks
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Use sunscreen with SPF40+. Please apply sunscreen starting the following day post treatment
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Wear sun protective clothes, hat and sunglasses for at least 2 weeks
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Please use Elta MD Laser Enzyme Gel to the treated area to promote skin recovery and keep skin cool/soft
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Okay to apply ice/cool compresses to the treated area if needed for comfort. Be sure to protect skin with soft/clean cloth when applying ice to prevent skin/soft tissue injury
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Resume normal skin care including makeup and skin products the following day post treatment
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Avoid chemical or physical exfoliant and all retinoid/tretinoin products for at least one week post treatment
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