Treatment information

Vascular treatment Nordlys

Well prepared for your appointment

Soon we will welcome you at Fine LaserClinic for a vascular treatment with Nordlys. With careful preparation and suitable aftercare, we support a comfortable process and a calm recovery of the skin.

You will receive this information automatically at your appointment. Please read the page calmly beforehand; you will read how to prepare your skin, which reactions can be normal, and what matters when it comes to cooling, warmth and sun protection.

If your treatment plan differs, other appointments are made or advice is not followed, we will confirm this by email. That way it is clear to everyone what you can expect and what we expect from you.

Safety in brief

Come with clean, non-irritated skin and report new medication or antibiotics. Cool only indirectly, and avoid heat, sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi and intensive exercise while the skin is swollen or sensitive. Protect the skin daily with SPF 50+ and get in touch with us if you are unsure about a skin reaction. Get in touch before your appointment and report new medication or antibiotics.

For your treatment

To carry out the treatment safely and effectively, please keep the following in mind:

✓Come with clean skin to your appointment. The treatment area should be free of make-up, body lotion, deodorant and other skin products.
✓For 1 week before the treatment, do not use products with irritating ingredients such as acids, retinol or exfoliants on the treatment area.
✓Do not scrub the skin in the days before the treatment.
✓Avoid self-tanners on the treatment area.
✓Are you using new medication or antibiotics? Always let us know.
✓Is the skin irritated, damaged or inflamed in the treatment area? Please get in touch with us beforehand.

After your treatment

After the treatment the skin may feel slightly red, warm or sensitive. This is a normal skin reaction and usually fades within a few hours to a few days.

The treated veins may become less visible straight away, but it is also common for veins to first look darker or temporarily more visible. This is part of the skin's natural healing process.

It is important to leave enough time between treatments. For treatments on the face we advise at least 4 weeks between appointments, and for the body at least 6 weeks. During this period the body is busy with the natural healing process and clearing away the treated veins. Carrying out treatments sooner does not produce faster results, so we do not advise it.

Sometimes slight swelling occurs around the treated area. This happens more often on the face, particularly around the nose or under the eyes.

Important:

Is cooling needed? Then use a cold cloth or a cold pack with a cloth in between. Never place a cold pack or ice pack directly on the treated skin.

✓Do not use scrubs or exfoliating products while the skin is still sensitive.
✓Avoid sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool and intensive exercise until the swelling has subsided.
✓Avoid hot showers or extreme heat during the first 48 hours.
✓Protect the skin daily with SPF 50+.
✓Get in touch with us if you are unsure about a skin reaction.

Aftercare

After the treatment it is important to let the skin recover calmly.

Use only gentle skincare and temporarily avoid products with active ingredients such as acids, retinol or exfoliants until the skin has fully settled.

Use a restorative cream according to your personal product advice. Alhydran may be part of this advice and helps calm the skin and support recovery of the skin barrier.

Are you unsure whether you may use a product? Then always get in touch with us first.

Sun & safety during your treatment course

After a vascular treatment the skin is temporarily more sensitive to UV radiation. We therefore advise you to be careful with sun exposure during the treatment course and to avoid sunbeds.

Avoid sun and sunbeds for 4 weeks before and after the treatment. Exposure to UV radiation can cause hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.

If the skin is sun-tanned, we may not be able to carry out the treatment safely, and the practitioner may decide to postpone the treatment.

Going outside anyway? Then use SPF 50+ daily. On sunny days we advise reapplying sunscreen several times a day. With prolonged sun exposure, sunscreen alone is not always sufficient. In that case make sure the treated area is also well protected or covered with a cap or hat.

Well-protected skin supports the healing process and reduces the chance of pigment shifts or unwanted skin reactions.

Important to know

Every skin responds differently to treatments. The average number of treatments we mention on the website or during the intake consultation is therefore always an indication.

Factors such as skin type, vein depth, location of the veins, lifestyle, medication, sun exposure and following advice can affect the final result. In some cases more treatments are needed than expected in advance.

Veins can also reappear over time due to hereditary factors, hormonal influences, age or lifestyle. Maintenance treatments may therefore be desirable.

Because every skin and physical reaction is unique, we cannot guarantee an exact final result or the number of treatments required.

Pregnancy

If you become pregnant during the treatment course, please let us know. During pregnancy we postpone treatments.

Questions?

Do you have any questions after reading this information, or are you unsure about anything? Feel free to contact us at info@finelaserclinic.nl. We are happy to help. We look forward to seeing you again at Fine LaserClinic.

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