Stretch Mark Removal Aftercare

• The area will be red and "angry" wear loose clothing to lessen the sensitivity. 

• Do not apply any products to the area. Do not get the area wet.

• Do not take Advil 

• ​First 3 days, cold compress the areas at least 3x daily for 10 minutes or as needed to reduce swelling. NO ICE just use a cold compress or ice-cold water.

• You can shower after 12 hours. Avoid exposing the area to full water pressure.

• Apply the provided CeraVe 2x a day or more if needed to keep the area hydrated

• Do not submerge the treatment area in water for at least 14 days. This includes baths, pools, hot tubs, etc 

• Laser Treatments on or near the area.

• Avoid heavy exercise for 3 days. Keep a towel handy to pat dry the area while healing in the first 2 weeks when working out. Try to wipe off sweat as soon as possible gently. 

• Avoid harsh soaps, ointments, and lotions (other than those noted in the aftercare) on the area for the first 7 days. Also, DO NOT use Neosporin or Bacitracin, antibiotic creams. 

• After 10 days, wear sunscreen daily when exposing the area to sunlight. 

• ​​Sunbathing or tanning for 6 weeks 

• DO NOT pick at the newly forming scabs as your procedure heals! DO NOT scrub, rub, or any form of picking at the epithelial crust that forms. Instead, allow it to flake off by itself. This is extremely important!

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THE FOLLOWING IS NORMAL 

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• Stretchmarks/scars will be dark during the healing process. Please don't panic. This can last up to 60-90 days until your skin is fully healed to its new fabulous skin tone!

• Slight swelling, itching, scabbing, light bruising, dry and tightness after the procedure. 

• Uneven appearance. 

• The procedure area has to be completely healed before addressing any concerns. This takes at least 2 months (or 45-60 days) but could take longer depending on your skin.

• Failure to follow aftercare instructions may result in infections or poor healed results.

• Red "ANGRY" looking skin

• Swelling