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The Pearl laser ablates only the epidermis. Exercise will not affect the healing process. The face may seem to burn a bit more if body temperature increases and the blood vessels in the face dilate to allow radiation of heat. If your idea of exercise is boxing, then the answer is "no" to exercise for a couple of weeks.
For most patients, it's not really an issue of can or can not exercise, it's much more a comfort issue. Your face may feel some burning or stinging the first 4-5 days after treatment if you start to sweat. When the skin is in the dry, tight phase after treatment for the first two days or so, if you exercise you may experience more swelling (especially around the eyes) that may be more uncomfortable. Swelling and stinging will not effect your overall results, only your level of comfort. I would discourage you from exercise outside in the sun for the first 10 days or so, even with sunblock/sunscreen you will be very sensitive and the last thing we want is for your new fresh skin to get a sun burn. Take it easy for the first few days and then get back in to your routine. Take care Dr. Grant Stevens
Think of the soak as more of a compress - take a few soaked gauze and lay them over your face for about 20 minutes. In the first few days i suggest doing so every 2-3 hours. then apply a thin layer of aquaphor or another healing cream your provider may have given you. When you are ready for t...
I recommend the SmoothBeam® Laser is an amazing treatment that can treat both active acne and acne scarring. The SmoothBeam® can target the actual oil gland that can be causing the breakout and tell it to produce less oil, Amazing. It can also help to build up the wall of the actual scar in or...
The Pearl laser is excellent for minor sun damage. This is primarily color variegations that can be nicely homongenized with the laser. The procedure is well tolerated and the convalescence is only a few days. Very delicate wrinkles will also be helped. Most patients will return to their...
