PT Health Life – Laser treatment helps solve problems such as melasma, acne scars, tattoo removal… Although this is a non-invasive method, it can still cause redness and swelling of the skin after treatment. Knowing how to care for your skin after laser will help your skin recover quickly and limit unwanted effects on the skin later…
1. Why is it necessary to take care of skin after laser treatment?
Laser treatment is often used to solve a number of problems such as tattoo removal, skin resurfacing caused by scars, wrinkles , hair removal …
After treatment, the following symptoms may appear on the skin:
- Skin redness
- Easy to sunburn: Deeper penetration of laser rays can cause skin swelling, redness and a phenomenon similar to sunburn.
- Concave skin: This condition can occur after treating scars, melasma , moles… If you take proper care of your skin after laser, the skin surface can quickly recover and become plump again.
Most of these reactions will gradually subside later if you know how to take care of them properly. However, if the skin is not properly cared for, it can also lead to irritation, dark spots or acne …
2. How to care for your skin after laser treatment
2.1 Apply cool compresses to the skin
Swelling and redness are a completely normal reaction when skin is exposed to laser. To reduce swelling and redness, you can apply gentle ice to irritated skin. This will partly solve these problems while waiting for the new skin to form again.
2.2 Gently clean the treated
In the first few days after laser treatment, you should wash your face with salt water or diluted solution recommended by your doctor.
When the skin begins to reduce redness and flaking, you can use facial cleanser to gently clean the skin, without causing skin abrasion.
Products with fragrance or irritating substances such as benzoyl peroxide, AHA/BHA… are usually not recommended for use after laser treatment.
If you are using facial cleansers with these ingredients, it is best to consult your doctor about when you can use them normally without harming your skin.
In addition, you should not exfoliate until the skin is completely healed. This can irritate the skin and make it more vulnerable.
2.3 Moisturize the skin
After laser treatment, your doctor may prescribe certain moisturizers . Normally, you should apply ointment to the newly treated skin area to moisturize the skin and create a protective barrier to prevent bacteria from entering and causing skin infections.
In addition, to provide moisture to the skin, you can use creams containing ingredients such as petrolatum, vitamin E , antioxidants, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, lanolin or aloe vera. . These nutrients help hydrate the skin, while preventing dehydration and promoting skin healing.
2.4 Protect skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet
Skin becomes extremely sensitive and fragile after laser treatment. Therefore, any damage from ultraviolet rays can make the skin worse than usual. To reduce the risk of discomfort, dark spots, and other damage, you should limit your exposure to the sun and use sunscreen regularly, even when indoors.
Apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF index of 30 and reapply after 2 hours to enhance the best skin protection effect. Besides, always wear a wide-brimmed hat to avoid the sun when driving a motorbike or walking.
2.5 Limit makeup
Foundations, concealers and other cosmetics can irritate sensitive skin. Therefore, it is better to wait a few weeks until your skin fully recovers.
