What To Do After Your Thermage® Treatment
FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Avoid direct heat and sweat—including steam rooms, saunas, and exercising.
FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…
- Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds. Apply sunscreen SPF 30+ daily, and wear barrier protection such as wide-brimmed hats, large sunglasses and breathable protective clothing when outdoors.
- Avoid topical irritants—these potentially include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, oils, retinols, scented lotions and peels.
- Avoid hot baths / showers, as well as swimming (in any temperature). When bathing, use cool water and gentle soap; pat skin dry with a clean, soft towel.
- Moisturize with over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed to help reduce irritation or itching.
Your Treatment Timeline
So, what’s next? While the experience is unique for every patient, here’s what you can expect…
IMMEDIATELY AFTER
- Potential itching, redness, or swelling (normal!).
- Skin may feel tighter and more firm.
72 HOURS AFTER
- Side effects subside and skin appears as it did before treatment.
- Collagen continues to remodel within the deepest skin layers.
3 MONTHS+ AFTER
- Skin is healed and you’re eligible for another treatment to the same area.
6 MONTHS AFTER
- Maximum skin rejuvenation results from this session are achieved.
- While some patients may be satisfied with the results of a single treatment, in order to achieve and maintain optimal SkinFitness™ we recommend repeating this treatment every 3-12 months.
WITH EACH SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT
- Collagen production is stimulated deep within the skin, counteracting natural depletion due to aging.
- Skin becomes tightly contracted and more firmly attached to the underlying structures.
- Early signs of aging (such as fine lines, sagging, and crepiness) are reduced and prevented from worsening.
- Improvement in overall skin health provides a more youthful, brighter appearance.
What to Do If You Experience These Common Side Effects…
FOR REDNESS, SWELLING OR DISCOMFORT
- Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
- Apply cold packs (wrapped in a barrier like a towel) to the affected area(s), taking them on and off every three to five minutes for one to two hours.
- Avoid direct heat, tight clothing, and activities that cause you to sweat. When bathing use cool water and gentle soap.
FOR ITCHING
- Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
- Avoid scratching the area.
- May take oral Benadryl®, Allegra® or Claritin® (antihistamines available over-the-counter, liquid version preferred) as needed.
Questions? Experiencing anything not covered here? Come in to any LaserAway or give us a call at 1-888-261-8393. Also, don’t forget to book your follow-up assessment in six months, so we can plan your next Thermage treatment!