{"id":12484,"date":"2019-12-23T15:17:46","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T23:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=12484"},"modified":"2023-10-12T13:03:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T20:03:39","slug":"what-to-do-before-laser-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment","title":{"rendered":"7 Things Doctors Wish Their Patients Did Before Their Laser Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/news\/interest-in-cosmetic-surgery-revisions-on-the-rise-realself-report\">RealSelf 2019 Trends in Medical Aesthetics report<\/a>, laser treatments, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/halo-laser\">Halo laser<\/a>, have seen a major increase in consumer demand over the past year. Lasers can treat a number of skin concerns, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/concerns\/hyperpigmentation\">discoloration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/concerns\/acne-scars\">acne scarring<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/concerns\/large-pores\">enlarged pores<\/a>, and more folks than ever are now choosing to sport protective goggles and numbing cream in search of a clearer, brighter complexion.&nbsp;<\/p><p>There are many types of lasers on the market, so your procedure prep will vary. &ldquo;Each treatment is different for each patient, and we recommend talking to your provider about all possible outcomes and what to expect post-procedure,&rdquo; suggests Greenwich, Connecticut, board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/dr\/kim-nichols-greenwich-ct\">Dr. Kim Nichols<\/a>. &ldquo;You can avoid being surprised by the result by sitting and planning with your provider.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p><p>While speaking with your doctor pre-treatment is the best course of action, below you&rsquo;ll find a few general guidelines to follow for any type of laser.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wash-your-face\"><strong>Wash your face<\/strong><\/h2><p>&ldquo;I recommend coming in with a clean face&mdash;no makeup!&rdquo; says Beverly Hills, California, board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/dr\/ava-t-shamban-beverly-hills-ca\">Dr. Ava Shamban<\/a>. &ldquo;Coming in with makeup can delay your appointment, as you then have to take it off. It&rsquo;s also better to come in with a clean face, to avoid irritation.&rdquo;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seek-shade\"><strong>Seek shade<\/strong><\/h2><p>Whether you&rsquo;re located in sunny California or freezing your butt off in snowy New York, every dermatologist wants you to apply sunscreen daily and avoid the sun before your next appointment. &ldquo;Stay out of the sun&mdash;a tan may increase your risks of side effects from a laser treatment,&rdquo; says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/dr\/sejal-shah-new-york-ny\">Dr. Sejal Shah<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City.<\/p><p><em>Related: <\/em><a href=\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/how-to-lessen-pain-for-botox-fillers-and-lasers\"><em>5 Ways Doctors Lessen the Pain of Injectables, Lasers &amp; Devices<\/em><\/a><\/p><div class=\"newsletter-signup\" id=\"newsletterForm\">\n    <h2 class=\"newsletter-signup__heading\" id=\"unlock-a-world-of-modern-beauty\">Unlock a world of modern beauty<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"newsletter-signup__text\">Stay up-to-date on trending news, popular procedures, and exclusive content.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"newsletter-signup__wrapper\">\n        <input class=\"newsletter-signup__input\" type=\"email\" id=\"newsletterEmail\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\">\n        <button class=\"newsletter-signup__button button\" onclick=\"submitEmail()\">SUBSCRIBE<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"newsletter-signup__small\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By subscribing, you accept our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/real_self_privacy_policy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/terms-of-service\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms of Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and agree to receive marketing emails.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div id=\"newsletter-message\" class=\"newsletter-signup__message\"><\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consider-an-antiviral\"><strong>Consider an antiviral<\/strong><\/h2><p>&ldquo;If you are prone to cold sores, your provider may recommend taking an antiviral medication before treatment, to prevent any outbreaks,&rdquo; says Dr. Nichols. Regardless of your medical history with cold sores, you should still inquire about whether an antiviral is necessary pre-appointment in order to avoid any potential outbreaks. &ldquo;This is one of many reasons it&rsquo;s so important to see a board-certified provider [who can write prescriptions],&rdquo; Dr. Nichols adds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"put-down-the-exfoliants\"><strong>Put down the exfoliants<\/strong><\/h2><p>As a general rule, avoid exfoliants before your laser appointment. &ldquo;If you are using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/news\/retinols-that-rival-their-rx-counterparts\">retinoids<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/news\/exfoliating-acids-in-your-skin-care-routine\">acids<\/a>, or exfoliating ingredients, let your [provider] know, as they may advise you to stop a few days before the treatment, depending on the laser,&rdquo; says Dr. Shah. &ldquo;Things like glycolic acid and retinol typically cause the skin to be more sensitive, which makes the skin more susceptible to irritation when using a laser,&rdquo; explains Dr. Nichols. Dr. Shah also recommends avoiding any deep-peel treatments for four weeks before your laser appointment, for the same reason.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resist-any-blood-thinners\"><strong>Resist any blood thinners&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><p>&ldquo;To avoid bruising, don&rsquo;t take aspirin, NSAIDs, or any other medication that can thin the blood, if possible,&rdquo; says Dr. Shah. If you&rsquo;re really concerned about pain, Dr. Shamban says it&rsquo;s okay to take Tylenol for discomfort before treatment, if needed, and that you should ask for numbing cream the day of your appointment (it makes a major difference in patients&rsquo; level of comfort during laser treatments).<\/p><p><em>Related: <\/em><a href=\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/10-popular-treatments-that-didnt-exist-before-2010\"><em>10 Popular Treatments That Didn&rsquo;t Exist Before 2010<\/em><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-be-so-photosensitive\"><strong>Don&rsquo;t be so (photo)sensitive&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><p>&ldquo;Avoid taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realself.com\/accutane\">Accutane<\/a>, prednisone, and some antibiotics before your laser treatment, as these can make the patient sensitive,&rdquo; says Dr. Shamban. According to Dr. Nichols, some prescription medication may cause photosensitivity or general skin sensitivity. &ldquo;Patients need to disclose their full medical history to their [provider],&rdquo; says Dr. Nichols.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nix-the-nightcap\"><strong>Nix the nightcap<\/strong><\/h2><p>While &ldquo;no drinks or foods act as contraindications when consumed before a laser treatment,&rdquo; Dr. Nichols says that &ldquo;alcohol consumption before any procedure can slightly increase bruising.&rdquo; So as tough as it may be, try to avoid that glass of wine the evening before your treatment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While speaking with your doctor pre-treatment is the best course of action, here are a few things to do before any laser treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":12486,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9075],"tags":[12165,249],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.0 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Doctors Wish Patients Did Before a Laser Treatment | RealSelf News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While speaking with your doctor pre-treatment is the best course of action, here are a few things to do before any laser treatment.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 Things Doctors Wish Their Patients Did Before Their Laser Appointments\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"While speaking with your doctor pre-treatment is the best course of action, here are a few things to do before any laser treatment.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RealSelf News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RealSelf\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-12-23T23:17:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-10-12T20:03:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/RS_LaserTreatments.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1440\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Daley Quinn\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@RealSelf\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@RealSelf\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Daley Quinn\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Daley Quinn\",\"@id\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/25fea4b5702be374504d3c045f2ffdc4\"},\"headline\":\"7 Things Doctors Wish Their Patients Did Before Their Laser Appointments\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-12-23T15:17:46+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-12T13:03:39+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment\"},\"wordCount\":653,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/what-to-do-before-laser-treatment#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https://www.realself.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/RS_LaserTreatments.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Anti-Aging\",\"Laser Treatments\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Face &amp; 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