Electro-Coagulation Home Care
Things to remember:
Do’s
-Gently clean the treated area with skin cleanser. (Avoid exfoliating treated area or using a face cloth and facial/ body scrub)
-Within 24 hours following treatment cold compresses may be used (Do not apply ice directly onto the skin)
-Apply oil free moisturizing cream until complete healing is achieved. (polysporin cream is recommended)
-For outdoor activities, depending on treated area, apply oil free sunscreen and wear a rimmed hat until the healing process is complete.
-With clean fingers you may gently apply uncontaminated oil free make-up avoiding sponges and brushes for they often carry bacteria. (Wearing make-up is not recommended)
-Within 3 to 21 days after treatment scabs will fall off.
Don’ts
-Do not rub or scratch treated area; coagulated blood vessel segments may open and cause capillary bleeding if skin is scratched or rubbed.
-Refrain from strenuous physical activity and exercise for 48 hours following treatment. (An increase in blood flow may rupture the coagulation of capillary and cause treatment failure)
-Avoid the use of sauna, hot tub, whirlpool or swimming pools for 48 hours after treatment.
-Avoid tanning salons until healing is complete.
-Avoid taking aspirin 48 hours after treatment.
Do’s
-Gently clean the treated area with skin cleanser. (Avoid exfoliating treated area or using a face cloth and facial/ body scrub)
-Within 24 hours following treatment cold compresses may be used (Do not apply ice directly onto the skin)
-Apply oil free moisturizing cream until complete healing is achieved. (polysporin cream is recommended)
-For outdoor activities, depending on treated area, apply oil free sunscreen and wear a rimmed hat until the healing process is complete.
-With clean fingers you may gently apply uncontaminated oil free make-up avoiding sponges and brushes for they often carry bacteria. (Wearing make-up is not recommended)
-Within 3 to 21 days after treatment scabs will fall off.
Don’ts
-Do not rub or scratch treated area; coagulated blood vessel segments may open and cause capillary bleeding if skin is scratched or rubbed.
-Refrain from strenuous physical activity and exercise for 48 hours following treatment. (An increase in blood flow may rupture the coagulation of capillary and cause treatment failure)
-Avoid the use of sauna, hot tub, whirlpool or swimming pools for 48 hours after treatment.
-Avoid tanning salons until healing is complete.
-Avoid taking aspirin 48 hours after treatment.
