What To Do After Your Thermage® Treatment
FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Avoid direct heat and sweat— including steam rooms, saunas, and exercising.
FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds. Apply sunscreen SPF 30+ daily, and wear barrier protection such as wide-brimmed hats, large sunglasses and breathable protective clothing when outdoors.
- Avoid topical irritants— these potentially include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, oils, retinols, scented lotions and peels.
- Avoid hot baths / showers, as well as swimming (in any temperature). When bathing, use cool water and gentle soap; pat skin dry with a clean, soft towel.
- Moisturize with over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed to help reduce irritation or itching.
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Your Treatment Timeline
So, what's next? While the experience is unique for every patient, here's what you can expect…
IMMEDIATELY AFTER
- Potential itching, redness, or swelling (normal!).
- Skin may feel tighter and more firm.
72 HOURS AFTER
- Side effects subside and skin appears as it did before treatment.
- Collagen continues to remodel within the deepest skin layers.
3 MONTHS+ AFTER
- Skin is healed and you're eligible for another treatment to the same area.
6 MONTHS AFTER
- Maximum skin rejuvenation results from this session are achieved.
- While some patients may be satisfied with the results of a single treatment, in order to achieve and maintain optimal SkinFitness™ we recommend repeating this treatment every 3-12 months.
WITH EACH SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT
- Collagen production is stimulated deep within the skin, counteracting natural depletion due to aging.
- Skin becomes tightly contracted and more firmly attached to the underlying structures.
- Early signs of aging (such as fine lines, sagging, and crepiness) are reduced and prevented from worsening.
- Improvement in overall skin health provides a more youthful, brighter appearance.
What to Do If You Experience These Common Side Effects…
FOR REDNESS, SWELLING OR DISCOMFORT
- Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
- Apply cold packs (wrapped in a barrier like a towel) to the affected area(s), taking them on and off every three to five minutes for one to two hours.
- Avoid direct heat, tight clothing, and activities that cause you to sweat. When bathing use cool water and gentle soap.
FOR ITCHING
- Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
- Avoid scratching the area.
- May take oral Benadryl®, Allegra® or Claritin® (antihistamines available over-the-counter, liquid version preferred) as needed.
Questions? Experiencing anything not covered here? Come in to any LaserAway or give us a call at 1-888-261-8393. Also, don't forget to book your follow-up assessment in six months, so we can plan your next Thermage treatment!