Vbeam

Pre-Treatment Care

A Few Weeks Before Treatment:

• Discontinue all tanning and self-tanning products.

One Week Before Treatment

• Stop all non-prescription blood thinners: Aspirin, NSAIDs (such as Aleve, Advil, Ibuprofen), fish oil, and vitamin E to reduce bruising.
• Optional: Begin taking oral Arnica supplements to help minimize bruising and swelling.

The Day Before Treatment

• Shave the treatment area if necessary. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed or clean- shaven.
• Avoid alcohol, as it can thin the blood and increase bruising risk.

Day of Treatment

• You may take Tylenol (acetaminophen) one hour before your appointment to help manage pain or swelling.

Post Treatment Care

Avoid Excessive Heat

• Showering is permitted. However, activities that heat the skin such as going in a hot tub, jacuzzi, sauna or very strenuous exercise are not recommended for 2 days post-treatment.

Skincare Products

• Use gentle skincare products that are non-irritating/non-clogging for one week. Avoid scrubs, toners, acids, retinoids, bleaching creams, and hydroquinone until your skin is healed.

Sunscreen

• Apply and re-apply sunscreen daily as needed. Sunscreens should be mineral-based (containing zinc or titanium), SPF 30+, and broad spectrum (UVA and UVB). If you know you will be in direct sunlight take additional protective measures by wearing a hat and protective clothing