How to reduce swelling after laser session

Here are some addtitional suggestions to reduce facial swelling:
Continued head elevation - sleep in recliner chair for up to the first week
Icing - not directly on skin, 20 min on then 20 min off if comfortable for the first 3 days
Low Salt diet
No heavy lifting, bending over or intense exercis

I would use Melapads and Melarase PM once the skin heals over so that you can reduce folliculitis and prevent pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question. Your laser technician should not have done a second treatment 2 days after your first. Your hair will not be removed immediately after the first treatment. It is normal to see the hair come to the surface over the next week and fall out, you can also expect to have new hair grown coming up between sessions. Normal laser hair removal takes between 5 to 10 treatments. It sounds like you may have a burn on the upper lip from over treating the area. I would recommend seeing your doctor immediately to examine the you.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard