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After-Care Instructions

Important guidelines to help you recover safely and achieve the best results from your treatment.

Immediate Post-Treatment Care

Important: Follow these instructions carefully in the first 24-48 hours after your treatment.

  • Keep the treated area clean and dry for at least 24 hours
  • Avoid touching, rubbing, or scratching the treatment site
  • Apply any prescribed ointments or creams as directed by your provider
  • Wear compression garments if provided and instructed
  • Elevate the treated area when resting to reduce swelling

Activity Restrictions

Avoid for 24-48 Hours:

  • • Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting
  • • Hot baths, saunas, or steam rooms
  • • Direct sun exposure on treated areas
  • • Swimming pools or hot tubs
  • • Alcohol consumption (may increase bruising)

Recommended Activities:

  • • Light walking to promote circulation
  • • Gentle stretching (if approved by your provider)
  • • Normal daily activities that don't strain the treated area

Wound Care & Hygiene

Cleaning Instructions

  • • Use mild, fragrance-free soap
  • • Gently pat dry with a clean towel
  • • Avoid scrubbing or rubbing
  • • Keep area clean and dry

Dressing Changes

  • • Change dressings as instructed
  • • Use sterile gauze if provided
  • • Watch for signs of infection
  • • Keep bandages dry

What to Expect

Normal Side Effects

These are common and typically resolve within a few days to weeks:

  • • Mild swelling, redness, or bruising at the treatment site
  • • Slight tenderness or discomfort
  • • Itching or mild irritation
  • • Small scabs or crusting (if applicable)

When to Contact Us

Call us immediately if you experience:

  • • Signs of infection (increasing redness, warmth, pus, or foul odor)
  • • Excessive bleeding that doesn't stop with gentle pressure
  • • Severe pain that isn't relieved by recommended pain medication
  • • Fever above 100.4°F (38°C)
  • • Any concerns or questions about your recovery

Medication & Pain Management

1

Prescribed Medications

Take all medications exactly as prescribed by your provider. Do not skip doses or stop taking medications early without consulting your doctor.

2

Over-the-Counter Pain Relief

If approved by your provider, you may use acetaminophen (Tylenol) for mild discomfort. Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen unless specifically recommended, as they may increase bleeding risk.

3

Topical Treatments

Apply any prescribed creams or ointments as directed. Use clean hands and follow the recommended frequency and amount.

Follow-Up Care

Important: Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments. These visits are essential for monitoring your recovery and ensuring optimal results.

  • Keep your follow-up appointment as scheduled (typically 1-2 weeks after treatment)
  • Bring a list of any questions or concerns you have about your recovery
  • Report any changes or issues you've noticed since your treatment
  • Continue following all after-care instructions until your provider advises otherwise

Emergency Contact

If you experience any severe symptoms or have urgent concerns, contact us immediately.

949-932-0053

Available 24/7 for urgent concerns

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911