Fractora Instructions

Fractora

Contraindications

Pre-Treatment instructions

Hydrate – moisturize skin in the morning and in the evening. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to completely hydrate your skin and optimize your treatment results.
Medications – you may be provided a prescription for anti-viral medication prophylaxis 3-4 days prior to the procedure if you are undergoing a deeper peel or have a history of herpes simplex to avoid an outbreak.
Topical retinoid should be discontinued 3-4 days prior to treatment.
Avoid any prolonged direct exposure to the sun. Avoid self-tanner and spray tanning for 7-10 days prior to treatment.
Avoid taking anticoagulation for 10 days before treatment, if medical condition allows.
Arrive for treatment with clean skin or numbing cream if directed. There should be no lotion, make-up, perfume, powder, bath/shower oils present on the skin.

Post-Treatment instructions

Most patients will experience a clinical endpoint of erythema (redness) for 1-3 days. Slight to moderate edema (swelling) and a moderate sunburn sensation may last longer. Skin may crust and peel 2-7 days depending on treatment settings.
No bandages or wraps necessary.
Use water ONLY for the first 24 hours. Then you may resume your normal skincare routine.
Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation. The use of SPF 50+ after 48 hours.
Multiple treatments over a period of several months may be required to achieve desired response.