▪ Tiny scabs may appear after 1-3 days and stay for several days following the
treatment. The scabs should not be touched or scratched even if they itch and
should be allowed to flake off naturally.
▪ Blisters may be treated with a prescribed antibiotic ointment or burn treatment
cream as per physician's discretion.
▪ During the first two days following treatment the skin should be kept clean to
avoid contamination or infection; any mechanical or thermal damage to the area
must be avoided.
▪ Prophylactic antiviral therapy should be continued for patients with history of
cold sores (Herpes Simplex) when treating around the mouth.
▪ Moisturizer may be applied 24-72 hours after each treatment and then should be
applied regularly throughout the course of the treatment. Make-up may be
applied only 24-72 hours after each treatment session. Generally, 24 hours after
treatment, patients may use regular soaps, but not scrub soaps or exfoliates.
▪ The patient should use a high-factor sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) and protect the
treated area from over-exposure to sunlight for at least one month after the
treatment, starting 24-72 hours post treatment. Excessive tanning of any sort
(sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial tanning lotions) is not allowed in the
treated areas during the entire course of the treatment.
▪ For Asian patients and skin types IV and V, a prescription or compounded
bleaching regimen may be prescribed by the physician for 6-12 weeks, 2-3 times
a week following the healing of treatment area (typically 7 days) to minimize risk
of post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. It should be stopped 48-72 hours
before another Fractora session.
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