Profractional Patient Care Instructions

Pre-Treatment Instructions

  • Stop using retinols or active skincare at least 3 days prior to treatment.
  • Avoid sun exposure at least 2 weeks prior to treatment. Any sun exposure will result in a delay of treatment.

Post care instructions

  • Use the skincare products provided to you as instructed.
  • Use a cold compress wrapped in a soft cloth if needed, for 10-15 minutes each hour for 4 hours.
  • Showers are permitted, but prolonged bathing is not advised. Gently pat dry with a soft cloth.
  • Do not rub with a towel or washcloth because the area is extremely delicate while healing.
  • Keep the area hydrated with any moisturizer that does not contain Alpha-Hydroxy acids.
  • If any crusting occurs, apply antibiotic cream.
  • It is recommended only new makeup is used to reduce the possibility of infections.
  • Use a chemical free sunscreen of SPF 25 or higher at all times.


Things to Avoid

  • Avoid any trauma to the skin.
  • Avoid picking or “popping” any blisters on the treated skin to achieve your best results.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for 1 month and through the course of the treatment to reduce the chance of dark or light spots.
  • Avoid tweezing, waxing, bleaching or chemical peels during the course of treatments.
  • Do not use any irritants such as Retin-A, Benzoyl Peroxide or Astringents.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise and massage.

Post post-treatment symptoms

  • You will experience redness for at least 3 days after treatment. You could experience bruising around the eyes for up to 7 days after treatment, if the eye area was treated.
  • It is normal for the treated area to feel like sunburn for a few hours.

Your Next Appointment

  • Please return to the clinic in 3 weeks for your follow up appointment and follow up photos.

When you should call us

  • If you have a fever over 100.4°F (38°C), nausea, hives, yellow or green discharge.