…over-the-counter pain relievers. There may be some redness, tightness or itching throughout the second day. For the first 48 hours, care will likely involve cleaning the face with water that has been boiled with salt and applying Vaseline or cream.
By the third day, visible signs, if still present, may be easily hid with makeup. Day four often marks the end of the healing process. Then, the extent of after procedure care is usually ensuring that moisturizer and sunscreen are applied regularly and that unnecessary sun exposure is avoided.
Special Considerations
With swift results and virtually no major side effects, micro laser peels are often presented as if there is virtually no reason to second guess the procedure. But, for African-Americans a bit of caution is warranted.
You will be hard pressed to find research assuring the safety of this procedure for those with darker skin tones. Actually, colored skin is (or should be) a special consideration for those providing any sort of laser treatments and micro laser peels are not an exception.
Individuals with colored skin face an increased risk of uneven darkening when undergoing this procedure. Since this is quite opposite of the results that most people are looking for, it should be given some serious thought.
To help address the risk of hyperpigmentation, people of color are often ordered to apply skin lightening creams before and after the procedure. Some may feel comfortable with this and others may view it is a red flag. All should be aware that this is more of an industry standard than a measure that is medically supported.
Usually, those who suffer from herpes are advised to take additional precautions. It is common for people with the virus to be instructed to take medication to suppress the virus ahead of the procedure. Otherwise, they face increased risks of an outbreak.
Micro laser peels are also generally deemed inappropriate for people who are pregnant or some who have a history of keloid scarring.