The results of this treatment can last for six months or more, depending on what aesthetic concerns are being treated. Some concerns, like sun damage or pigmented lesions, can be treated for a year or more if you take care to avoid further skin damage. Other concerns, like fine lines and wrinkles, will last only for as long as your collagen production remains high.

One thing you can do to help your results last as long as possible is to wear SPF when you need to be outside. UV rays from the sun are thought to cause 80 to 90% of all visible skin aging, so you may be able to delay some aesthetic concerns with good skincare habits. The right skincare products can also support your results, such as anti-aging products, vitamin serums, and good moisturizers.

For any energy-based treatment, you will need to take a few steps to prepare for your treatment. For example, one important rule to follow is to avoid all activities that can trigger melanin production in your skin for up to two weeks before your appointment; these activities will include outdoor sports, sunbathing, tanning beds, and self-tanning products. By avoiding activities that trigger melanin production, you will be able to avoid hyperpigmentation on any treated areas.

Your skin will be very vulnerable and sensitive after your treatment, so it’s important to follow all aftercare instructions so your results will develop as desired. Your biggest aftercare instruction will be to avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, saunas, and hot water, including hot showers, as well as any chemical exfoliants on the skin for up to one to two weeks. If you go outside, please be sure to wear SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin. Not following the instructions can adversely effect your outcome.