Does a 1540 Palomar laser treatment on the neck have an affect on the thyroid?

The specific post-treatment restrictions will vary between doctors and intensity of the treatment. However, in my practice, I usually recommend 24 hours off from exercise. Take care!

Hello, Swelling and sometimes blanching, is expected immediately post-treatment and generally resolves within 24-48 hours.  It may last up to 3-5 days in some clients.   Following a more aggressive treatment it may be helpful to use some occlusive ointment on the skin after treatment during the...

The 1540 non-ablative fraxel laser works great for the delicate skin around the eyes and neck.  In our practice, we achieve significant tightening in these treatment areas after just 2-3 treatments.  I recommend 3 treatments every 3-4 weeks and then treatment every 4 months as maintenance.  We...

Normally, "Microswelling" subsides after 24 hours. Icing the area after can help to subside much of the swelling. Make sure to avoid any exercise where you will be sweating, hot showers and public pools to avoid further skin irritation. As soon as swelling goes down, you can cover any redness...

These two devices are often used together to treat acne and surgical scarring.  First, the IPL is used to decrease the redness in the skin, followed by the 1540 to gently resurface the scar and to stimulate production of healthy collagen.  Both offer minimal-downtime treatments.  Best Wishes.