FAQ

Cleanse Gently: Your skin may be fragile for 5-7 days. Cleanse your skin with cool water using only your fingertips (no washcloths, loofahs, buff puffs, sponges).

Protect Your Skin: Heat and sun exposure can cause inflammation to the skin. Remember to avoid excessive heat on the treated area and direct sun exposure of any kind, as well as tanning bed sand self-tanners to the planned treatment areas for 4 weeks after treatment. If you need to be outdoors, make sure to use an umbrella or wear a large-brimmed hat, a pair of sunglasses, and use a physical sunblock (containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide).

After completion of your treatment if is normal for most patients to experience some degree of discomfort which can include redness, edema, and flaking or peeling of the skin. These symptoms may worsen within 24 hours following the activation period. After the series or one treatment, you can resume your normal activities immediately with absolutely no downtime or discomfort.
It is important for patient to allow the skin to heal naturally and do not exfoliate or pick at the skin during this time as doing so can lead to infection and scarring.
It is important that you commit to and follow the treatment protocol skincare and absolutely use SPF 30, avoid exposure to sunlight and excessive bright lights for 48 hours.
For best results, a series of 6-8 treatments performed 2 times a week is recommended. Results improve progressively with each additional treatment. You can begin an additional series of Lightwave treatments immediately following your initial series.