What are the potential side effects expected with treatment with vasculyse? 

• Redness

• Itching

• Warming sensation

• Slight swelling

• Small white crusts

• Hyperpigmentation or Hypopigmentation

• Small inflammation area

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 What are the home Care recommendations post procedure? 

• Do not touch, stretch or manipulate the treated area for at least 24 hours following treatment

• Clean the treated area very gently using fingers and facial cleanser. Do not use a facecloth, facial brush or sponge

• If you wish to wear makeup over a recently treated area, gently apply foundation using clean fingers. Avoid sponges as they carry bacteria

• To avoid hyper-pigmentation, use sunscreen and avoid sun exposure, including tanning salons for 1 week

• Apply cold compresses if the area feels hot. Do not use ice

• Apply a medicated preparation such as Polysporin or hydrocortisone

• Following treatment do not drink alcohol for 24 hours

• Following treatment do not take aspirin for 48 hours

• Do not pick at or remove scabs as removing scabs prematurely may cause red marks which could take several months to disappear.

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 What can be done to reduce the risk of developing new vascular blemishes? 

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds, wear sunscreen at all times

• Avid esteem temperature variations, hot baths, saunas and hot tubs

• Avoid heating masks, acid peels and treatments that emit intense heat

• Avoid alcohol and spicy food