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O p u s - I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s e D - 12 | P a g e
• For the closed wound care technique, popular dressings include the composite foam Flexzan
®
(Dow Hickam
Pharmaceuticals), the hydro gel product 2nd Skin
®
(Bionet), the plastic mesh N-terface
®
(Winfield
Laboratories), and the polymer film Silon-TSR
®
(Bio Med Sciences).
• The frequency of soaks and ointment application decreases as re-epithelialization progresses and is tapered
off when re-epithelialization is complete (normally within 5-6 days).
• By 7-10 days after the procedure, soaks are replaced with gentle cleansing, and patients switch to the
application of a moisturizer-sunscreen.
• Following re-epithelialization, gentle cleansings begin a day or two later. The use of ointment is replaced
during the day by use of a lighter moisturizer-sunscreen. At nighttime, ointment is more slowly replaced.
D.14 Follow-Up
• Patients should return to the clinic 3-7 days post-treatment for examination of the treatment site and for
additional treatment, if necessary.
• If no additional treatment is necessary, the patient should return for an additional examination two months
later.
• Treatment is complete when satisfactory results are obtained.
• Avoid sun exposure during pre- and post-operative period.
• If adverse side effects occur (hyperpigmentation), sun protection and post-resurfacing depigmenting agents
such as hydroquinone can be used to help obtain resolution.
All adverse side effects should be reported to the treating physician with a follow-up report sent to the Director
of Clinical Operations at Alma Lasers at:
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