Preparation / Typical Procedure
Prior to the treatment, it is always a good idea to use sun protection (sunblock and clothing) before and after any laser treatment.
What a session is like depends on the technology used. Before the treatment, the area will be cleaned to remove makeup, and numbing cream will be applied for 30–90 minutes. Immediately before laser treatment, the cream is removed and the skin prepared and cleaned. Once the treated area is identified and confirmed by the patient, eye protection is worn by every person in the room. A variety of eye protection may be used for patients including the following: metal-lined adhesive pads, goggles, or eye shields – either over or under the eyelid. Next, the doctor will program the machine with appropriate settings and pick up a handpiece. The handpiece is placed on the skin, and then either a trigger or foot pedal is used to fire the pulse of laser energy targeting a 1–3 cm area of skin. The sensation during treatment is very brief and is often described as a heated pin-prick for each laser pulse. Treatment times vary due to the size of the area to be treated and machine used, but a typical treatment takes approximately 20–40 minutes.
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