D1091 Rev.M August. 2016
• Treating off the face:
o Use conservative parameters when treating large areas.
o Lower the fluence, lengthen the pulse duration, and slow the repetition rate.
o More treatments may be required.
o Risk of an adverse event is higher.
• Treating skin tags or sebaceous hyperplasia:
o Pulse 2-3 times, pre and post cooling in between in pulse, until endpoint is reached.
o Treat only the lesion and not the surrounding tissue.
o Common endpoints for skin tags and sebaceous hyperplasia are a dusky or slightly frosty look.
• Common treatment intervals are every 4
-6 weeks.
POST TREATMENT CARE VASCULAR LESIONS
• Cold compresses or chilled gel packs may be applied post treatment.
• If a blister develops, treat as a wound.
• Retreatment of vessels is not recommended prior to 4-6 weeks.
• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to minimize the risk of PIH (Post
Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation).
• Bruising, redness, and swelling are common and resolve with time.
• Urticarial reaction (hive-like/bug-bite look) is common and usually resolves in 1-2 days.
• Avoid heat (hot tubs, saunas, etc.) for 1-2 days post-treatment.
• Avoid skin irritants (i.e., products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids,
astringents, etc.) a few days post-treatment.
• Request that the patient contact your office with any concerns, such as blistering, excessive
redness/swelling, etc.
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