After getting a Fractora radio frequency treatment done, should I wash my face that night or wait till the next day?

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John Mesa, MD · Answer

Washing the face after Fractora either the same day or the day after the procedure depends on the recommendations of the doctor that performed the procedure.In my practice I recommend my patients to wash their face the next day.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

The skin should be thoroughly cleansed before and after numbing cream is applied, so it is not necessary to cleanse it again that night. It is important to be gentile to your skin the days following your Fractora RF treatment, so be sure to use products that promote hydration and the regrowth of the skin. Be sure to tell your practice your skincare routine so they can advise the best post-treatment plan for you.

Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

Each doctor performing Fractora should have their own recommendations for postprocedure care, including cleansing.  It is best to consult with the office where you are having your procedure done to get their specific protocol.  They probably have it written down for you too.  I can tell you that in my own practice, we will have cleansed your face before the procedure, and applied a healing ointment ( we use ZO's Revitatrol) immediately following the procedure, so we don't typically begin cleansing until the day after the procedure, depending upon the time of day that the procedure was completed.  We then cleanse once a day after that and reapply the ointment twice a day or as needed for a week.  The truth of the matter is that the craters in your skin from the needle points will be healed within a couple of days, so a return to cleansing early on is just fine.  Best of luck with your treatment.

Lani Warren, MD · Answer

Hi,  Yes you can wash your face after your treatment.  You may want to follow up with the office you had your treatment at.  Everyone has their own post treatment protocols.
Best Wishes to you.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. In our office, we apply AquaPhor immediately following a Fractora treatment. It is not necessary to wash your face the first evening but if you do, I would reapply AquaPhor. Best to follow post-treatment instructions from the physician's office that performed the treatment.
I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

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