WHAT TO EXPECT WITH AEROLASE® TREATMENTS

The Aerolase provides a premium patient experience that no other device can offer. It is a uniquely gentle and versatile laser device which is safely and efficiently used for a broad range f common aesthetic skin treatments:
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Acne
Acne Scarring
Skin Rejuvenation & Tightening
Melasma & Hyperpigmentation
Rosacea & Redness
Spider Veins & Facial Veins
Ingrown hairs (PFB)
Sun & Age spots
Skin and Scar Tone & Texture
Wart Removal
Nail Fungus Removal
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Pre-care Instructions:
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Discontinue retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide-containing products at least one week prior to the procedure. Be sure to check all skin care products including over-the-counter ones.
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If you have any history of cold sores, please let us know as soon as possible so we may reschedule your appointment.
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No prolonged sun exposure, spray tanning, or tanning bed use for at least 1 week prior to the procedure.
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Please try to arrive for your appointment without makeup, but may be removed at the spa if more convenient.
What to expect:
Most clients who have tried other lasers report that Aerolase is much gentler and more pleasant. Clients experience a mild warming sensation on the skin. A slight redness of the skin, if it occurs at all, will typically fade within a few hours.
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Post-care Instructions:
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This treatment helps with stimulating collagen so you want that heat response. There is little to no downtime after Aerolase, you may have some mild redness to the skin for a few hours then will fade.
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Do not use any products like retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or scrubs to face for 48-72 hours post-treatment.
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You can resume normal daily activities after each treatment, you should avoid direct sun exposure and use sunblock.
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HOW DO I PREPARE FOR A LASER TREATMENT?
Before treatment, you should take some precautions to ensure you get the most effective and safe results possible. The following guidelines explain what to do prior to and on the day of treatment.
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SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO TREATMENT
Accutane treatments must have been discontinued for a minimum of six months prior to a laser treatment.
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO TREATMENT
Discontinue any exposure to direct sun, tanning beds, or spray tans.
Discontinue the use of any photosynthesizing drugs that can cause increased skin sensitivity to sunlight. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medications such as antibiotics, Tetracycline, Retin A, or St. John’s Wort.
24-48 HOURS PRIOR TO TREATMENT
Avoid the use of harsh cosmetics or those that include photosynthesizers such as Retinols or Tretinoin.
ON THE DAY OF THE PROCEDURE
Use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF30 on the day of any treatment, whether sunny or cloudy.
Take medication for any of the following inflammatory skin conditions before your treatment:
Eczema
Active Herpes Simplex
Allergic Reactions
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IS THERE ANYONE WHO SHOULDN’T GET THE TREATMENT?
Those with pacemakers or defibrillators
Those with skin conditions such as vitiligo or skin cancer
Those with epilepsy/seizures
Those who are pregnant
Those with impaired immune systems
Those with active sunburns
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MODERN AGE AESTHETICS
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