Laser Pre & Post Op Instructions
Stay healthy before and after treatments:
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Exercise regularly.
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Eat healthy foods.
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Stay hydrated -summer / winter / spring / fall.
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Avoid overindulging in alcohol post treatment.
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Refrain from smoking tobacco through the treatment process.
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Refrain from heavy caffeine use the day of treatment.
If you experience intense or prolonged swelling:
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Ice the are for 20 minute increments.
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Keep the limb elevated for 24 hrs.
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Avoid salt and salty foods.
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Do not over bandage.
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Avoid heat.
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Do not sleep on limb.
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Contact your technician if you experience numbness or lack of mobility.
Bra/Hip tattoo care:
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For 3-days post treatment apply a Hydrogel Pad and drop of pure vitamin E oil.
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The Hydrogel pad will need to stay on for 2-3 hours each day, do not leave it on over 3 hours or the skin will become weak and over hydrated.
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Wear loose fitting clothes in order to avoid chaffing or irritation.
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Wear a dry bandage over the tattoo if it is rubbing on the bra line or waistband.
Stay out of the sun.
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Use SPF 30+ w/ 10% Zinc content if you are in the sun for prolonged periods of time.
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Do not over bandage.
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Avoid hot tubs and sauna.
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If you usually take a hot shower take a cooler shower for the next week.
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Avoid exercise for a day or two, post treatment.
Keep the treated area dry as possible.
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Take bandages off in 1-3 hours post treatment, let the area dry out.
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Do not use Neosporin or any other antibacterial ointment unless advised.
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If the area becomes irritate or itchy use a small amount of vitamin E oil.
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If water hits the area in the shower; just make sure it's not soaking.
Keep it clean and unbothered.
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Do not pick or scratch the treated area.
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Keep it away from pets and small children.
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Do not use any astringent soaps or cleaners.
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Rinse daily with a small amount of cool water.