CO2RE Skin Resurfacing Pre-Treatment Instructions
- Hydrate, drink 8 classes of water each day starting at least 2 days prior to treatment.
- Avoid salty foods and alcohol to prevent dehydration.
- Avoid excess sun exposure 2 weeks before treatment.
- Avoid using any topical retinol-containing products 5 days before treatment.
- Avoid drinking red wine or taking blood thinners (consult with physician first), such as aspirin, Motrin, turmeric, and fish oil supplements, the day before the procedure.
- Start taking anti-viral medication if you have a history of cold sores 3 days prior to the procedure.
CO2RE Skin Resurfacing Post-Treatment Instructions
Wash the treated area with a mild cleanser (ex. Cetaphil) or with Eau Termale Spring Water, then apply the following as instructed for 1 week post-treatment:
- Apply Cicalfate AM, afternoon, and PM daily to keep the skin moist for 3 days.
- Sleep on a clean pillow case nightly.
- Cleanse skin gently in AM and PM prior to applying Cicalfate.
- Use Plated Exosomes on Day 2 in AM and PM prior to Cicalfate until bottle is completed.
- Broad-Spectrum physical block sunscreen with SPF of 40 or greater and wear a hat when going outside.
- Redness and swelling is expected, lasting 72 hours.
- Tylenol may be taken to reduce discomfort.
- Sleep with your head elevated.
- Call the office at 239-789-3098 if drainage, fever, or increased pain or swelling occur.
- Take Benadryl 25mg at night to reduce swelling.
- Treated areas will shed naturally 5-7 days.
- Treated areas will heal in 1-2 weeks and redness will continue to fade over the next 2-3 weeks. Dryness is to be expected during the healing process. Hyper-pigmentation can occur and may last up to 2-3 months. Please notify the office if you have concerns with this. This is the natural healing process.
- Please make a follow-up appointment in 3 months.
It is recommended to avoid the following while healing:
- Retinol use for 2 weeks post-treatment.
- Sun exposure and tanning.
- Hot tubs, baths, and saunas, scrubbing and exfoliation.
- Swimming in pools with chlorine.
- Exercise causing excessive perspiration.