The skin reaction depends on what we are treating. Below you can read which reactions may occur for the different indications.
When treating superficial blood vessels, the skin may be red, warm or slightly swollen immediately after the treatment. This usually subsides within a few hours to a few days.
The treated blood vessels may become less visible straight away, but sometimes they first appear darker or temporarily more visible.
With certain vessel treatments, small reddish-purple discolourations may develop. These may remain visible for a few days up to about 2 weeks.
Sometimes slight swelling occurs, especially with treatments on the face or around the nose.
The body needs time to gradually clear the treated blood vessels. The final result is therefore not always visible immediately.
- ✓Cool if necessary with a cold cloth or a cold pack with a cloth in between. Never place ice directly on the skin.
- ✓Avoid hot showers, saunas and extreme heat for at least 48 hours.
- ✓Avoid intensive exercise during the first 24 to 48 hours, and for longer for as long as the skin remains warm or swollen.
- ✓Do not use scrubs, retinol or exfoliating products while the skin is sensitive.
- ✓Protect the skin daily with SPF 50+ once it has closed.
Everyday influences such as temperature differences, smoking, alcohol, flushing and hormonal changes can cause blood vessels to become visible again or new ones to develop.
Hereditary predisposition and the natural ageing of the skin also play a role. As a result, maintenance treatment may be needed after some time.
After a pigment treatment the skin may temporarily feel red, warm or sensitive.
The treated pigment may become darker during the first few days. This is a common reaction to superficial pigment treatments.
In the following days, small dark dots, flakes of skin or scabs may develop. The pigment may then gradually become lighter as the skin renews itself.
This process often takes about 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the depth of the pigment and the intensity of the treatment.
The final result can only be properly assessed after a few weeks.
- ✓Do not pick at scabs or flakes of skin.
- ✓Do not scrub the treated skin.
- ✓Do not use active skincare products while the skin is recovering.
- ✓Do not wear make-up while the skin is open or clearly irritated.
- ✓Avoid sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi and intensive exercise while the skin is warm, sensitive or damaged.
- ✓Protect the skin carefully from UV radiation.
Pigment may reappear over time as a result of sun exposure, hormonal influences, skin type or predisposition.
That is why good sun protection remains important after the treatment course too.
When small benign skin blemishes are treated, a superficial wound or scab may develop.
The skin may be red and sensitive immediately after the treatment. In the days that follow, a scab may form that protects the underlying skin during healing.
Let the scab come off on its own. Pulling at it can damage the skin again and increases the risk of pigment changes or scarring.
The superficial skin usually closes within about 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the size, location and depth of the treatment. A deeper or larger wound may take longer to heal.
After the skin has closed, the treated spot may still be pink, red, lighter or darker in colour for some time.
- ✓Keep the treated area clean according to your personal aftercare advice.
- ✓Only touch wounds with clean hands.
- ✓Do not pick at scabs.
- ✓Do not use make-up or irritating skincare products on an open wound.
- ✓Avoid swimming, sauna and jacuzzi until the skin has fully closed.
- ✓Protect the recovered skin carefully from sunlight.
Skin blemishes are only treated once it has been established beforehand that they are benign.
If you have doubts about the nature of a skin condition, we will first refer you to a doctor. Where tissue examination is needed, a treatment that destroys the tissue is not suitable.
