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1540 fraxel laser is a great option to treat wrinkles, pigmentation, increase collagen production and improve skin tone and texture. I would recommend waiting 24-48 hours before a major work out. Application ofcool gel packs and appropriate topical creams immediately following treatmentcan help alleviate posttreatment itchiness and stinging that may occur. Edema, andsometimes blanching, is expected immediately post-treatment and generallyresolves within 24-48 hours. It may lastup to 3-5 days in some clients. Those being treated may experience significant redness,broken capillaries and bronzing in the treatment area for approximately 1-3days after treatment. This may persistin a mild form for several weeks particularly in areas other than the face.Following a moreaggressive treatment it may be helpful to use some occlusive ointment on the skin after treatment during thehealing process to help minimize trans-epidermal water loss which may result insignificant desquamation or crusting. To help removedebris and bronzing of skin that can appear 1 to 4 days after treatment, soaktreated areas for 5 – 15 minutes with gauze or wash cloth wet with water, thengently remove debris. Do not pick at orscrub the treated areas.Good Luck.
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!
Working out and sweating should not be a problem, however, it is normal to have transient redness and swelling after your treatment. This usually resolves in 24-48 hours but can take 3-5 days. Bronzing, or brown debris on the surface of the skin is a side effect that usually occurs a few days after treatment. This is normal, even desired, and will resolve over the next several days. These side effects can cause social downtime for some patients. In the gym, you will want to avoid anything that irritates your skin: i.e.: harsh cleansers, rubbing your face, using a sauna or steam bath...Your practitioner should be able to recommend a skin care regimen for you to use immediately post treatment. As an informative side note, using any kind of systemic steroids would be considered exclusionary for anyone seeking 1540 fractional non-ablative laser treatment.