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Laser & Intense Pulse Light Therapy Instructions Now that your first treatment is complete, we recommend that you wear your support hose for several days taking them off at night. You can never wear them too much. You may experience slight discomfort such as aching or throbbing for the first day of two after your initial treatment. Walking will help to dissipate this sensation. If discomfort continues, Advil, Nuprin, or Ibuprofen may be taken with food. Also the vessels may appear to turn dark in color and/or be slightly tender. This is a normal response to the procedure. Bruising may occur especially after the first treatment. Do not be alarmed, this is a normal process. Rarely a blister may form. You must call us so that we can prescribe an antibacterial ointment. These blisters are usually very superficial and do not cause scarring. Sometimes hyperpigmentation of the skin occurs. This is always temporary, but may take several weeks before it disappears. You may want to hasten its' recovery by using special creams. Please let us know if you are interested. Very rarely hypo-pigmentation of the skin may occur. This will take many months to recover. Avoid: |
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| 1. | Hot tubs, saunas and long hot baths are not recommended for one (1) week following treatment. | ||||
| 2. | Postpone shaving for at least 4 days. | ||||
| 3. | Sun exposure is not recommended for 10 days after your treatment. Areas that have been treated will be tender and more likely to burn. If you want to continue treatments, do not expose yourself to the sun at all; otherwise we will have to discontinue the treatments until your tan disappears. | ||||
| 4. | Avoid high impact aerobics. | ||||
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| 1. | You may apply lotions as desired. | ||||
| 2. | Exercise is an important part of the healing process. A 20 minute walk or bike ride once or twice a day is best for the healing process. If you are already involved in an exercise program, we encourage you to continue; and do not forget the calf exercises. If we did not give you the instruction sheet of calf exercises, please ask us to give it to you. | ||||
| It is important to remember that is has often taken years for these veins to develop, and they will not disappear overnight. Around the same time that your bruising resolves (10 days - 2 weeks), you will also begin to see the fading and lightening of your spider veins. Please be patient and allow time for healing to occur. Always bring your compression hose to your appointments. Bring shorts to wear during your treatment. Call the office with any questions you may have about your treatment or how your legs are feeling. Phone: 609-658-3889. |
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