After-Care · Fractional laser treatment

Fraxel Laser Post-Care Instructions

Follow these Frax 1540 recovery steps and any personalized cleansing, ointment, or follow-up instructions from your provider.

First 72 hours

Avoid makeup, swimming, chlorine, strenuous exercise, hot showers, saunas, and activities that raise body heat for 72 hours.
Use your provider’s recommended occlusive ointment, such as Aquaphor, after treatment and during healing as directed. Cleanse gently when instructed; do not scrub.

A sunburn-like feeling usually eases within 24 hours. Redness and swelling commonly last 24–48 hours, sometimes 3–5 days. Worsening symptoms need assessment.
Avoid retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and acne creams for 1 week. Avoid exfoliation for 2 weeks. Wait longer if irritation remains; confirm prescription changes.
Do not pick flakes or scabs or break blisters. Use only recommended products; ask before adding skincare or another procedure.

Avoid direct sun for 2 weeks. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ as directed and reapply every 2 hours outdoors. Add shade and protective clothing.

Call Beauty Lab + Laser promptly for blisters, persistent white or gray skin, worsening pain, spreading redness, drainage, or fever. Seek urgent care for severe symptoms or if the clinic is unavailable.
Call 911 for trouble breathing, throat or tongue swelling, or collapse.

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