How many days prior laser surgery is it a good idea to take an anti-viral? Do I need to take one if I am only getting laser on my upper chest area?
Answer: Begin Antiviral medication 1- 2 days prior to treatment
Antiviral medications should be started 1-2 days prior to resurfacing treatments. The medication should be continues until full re-epithelialization or healing has occurred. Until the skin is fully healed you are still at risk for an outbreak.
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Antiviral medications should be started 1-2 days prior to resurfacing treatments. The medication should be continues until full re-epithelialization or healing has occurred. Until the skin is fully healed you are still at risk for an outbreak.
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We usually have them start 24-48 hours before, depending on their location of procedure. On the face, 48 hours, on the body, 24 hours. Thank you for your question and good luck.
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We usually have them start 24-48 hours before, depending on their location of procedure. On the face, 48 hours, on the body, 24 hours. Thank you for your question and good luck.
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August 2, 2012
Answer: Laser surgery and anti-viral medication
If you have not had cold sores on your chest or your close contacts do not have a history of cold sores, it is not necessary to take an anti-viral medication before a non-ablative laser procedure. If you have a history of cold sores in any area and are having an ablative procedure, you should start the anti-viral medication 24 hours before your procedure and continue for 7 days.
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August 2, 2012
Answer: Laser surgery and anti-viral medication
If you have not had cold sores on your chest or your close contacts do not have a history of cold sores, it is not necessary to take an anti-viral medication before a non-ablative laser procedure. If you have a history of cold sores in any area and are having an ablative procedure, you should start the anti-viral medication 24 hours before your procedure and continue for 7 days.
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December 19, 2010
Answer: Antivirals prior to laser treatment
Antiviral treatment is reasonable to consider when there are any treatments near an area which occasionally gets cold sores (e.g. around the lips). If treating the chest, taking an antiviral is NOT necessary.
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December 19, 2010
Answer: Antivirals prior to laser treatment
Antiviral treatment is reasonable to consider when there are any treatments near an area which occasionally gets cold sores (e.g. around the lips). If treating the chest, taking an antiviral is NOT necessary.
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December 9, 2010
Answer: Anti virals and laser surgery
For me it depends on the type of procedure: If I am using a fractionated laser and patients don't have a history of cold sores I don't put them on any antivirals. You heal the surface of the skin so quickly with antivirals I don't find it necessary. If you have a history or if I use full ablative treatments I will start them that morning.
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December 9, 2010
Answer: Anti virals and laser surgery
For me it depends on the type of procedure: If I am using a fractionated laser and patients don't have a history of cold sores I don't put them on any antivirals. You heal the surface of the skin so quickly with antivirals I don't find it necessary. If you have a history or if I use full ablative treatments I will start them that morning.
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