You’ve just spent your hard-earned money on getting a Clear and Brilliant laser treatment in Mississauga. Your skin is glowing, you look amazing, and most importantly, you feel amazing!
Post-treatment skin care is extremely important to keep the incredible results of your treatment for as long as possible. If you don’t take proper care of your skin after treatment, your results will fade, and the money spent will have been for nothing.
Luckily, taking care of your skin post-treatment isn’t difficult! Here are some ways you can prolong the benefits of your laser skin treatment and keep that youthful, glowing look for as long as possible.
What is Laser Treatment?
Skin laser treatment is an effective way of rejuvenating the skin to create a fresh and youthful look. Lasers can help improve the look of fine lines, reduce the appearance of pores, and improve skin tone and texture. Most laser treatments are virtually painless and only take 15–20 minutes to complete. Results can be seen in as little as one session, but completing a few sessions will help to enhance results.
Use Gentle Products
When your skin is healing from a laser treatment, adding harsh products to your skin can cause a lot of damage. Talk with your doctor about your skincare routine to make sure you aren’t using any products that could harm your skin.
Your doctor may direct you towards an authorized SkinCeuticals Mississauga location, where you can find clinical skincare used by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas to complement aesthetic procedures. SkinCeuticals is recognized all over the U.S. and Canada for its safe and effective formulations — not just Mississauga.
Your doctor may also advise you on what products to avoid until your skin has healed. For example, retinol is a very strong ingredient in some SkinCeutical products that can damage even the healthiest skin when used incorrectly. This product should be avoided right after laser treatment but is safe to use afterwards.
Stay Out of the Sun and Wear Proper Sunscreen
As the spring and summer shines in Mississauga, it is extremely important to stay out of the sun directly after getting your laser treatment. Your skin is going to be very raw and sensitive, which can amplify sun damage. Minimize the amount of time you spend in direct sunlight for at least a few weeks after laser treatment to avoid the development of any dark spots or sun damage.
If you are going to be in the sun, you should be wearing a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF and with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It’s also a good idea to wear a hat to shield your face from direct sunlight.
Avoid Makeup While Healing
Right after you get laser treatment, your skin can look red and flaky as it is rejuvenating and healing. Because of this, you may be tempted to cover the redness with foundation to create a more even complexion. While your skin is healing, makeup can cause irritation that can prolong the healing process and damage your skin. It’s best to wait until your skin has had the opportunity to heal before you start wearing makeup again. This should only be a few weeks after treatment.
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