Laser Wart Removal

Pre-treatment & Aftercare Information

Using a 585nm wavelength, Regenlite offers extremely high oxyhaemoglobin absorption, making it the perfect treatment option for disabling a wart’s blood supply.

Laser wart removal is not suitable for skin types 5 & 6.
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Laser wart removal is a safe and effective procedure. However, as with all treatments, it’s essential to take special care of your skin before and after the procedure for fast recovery and best results.

Pre Treatment

Shave. If there is hair in the area to be treated, you must arrive to your appointment with this shaved. This is essential for the laser to work effectively and to avoid burning the skin. If you arrive unshaven, this will cut into your appointment time and may result in the treatment not being carried out completely. Be careful not to cut the wart during shaving.

Don’t exfoliate. To avoid irritating the skin unnecessarily, it’s important you don’t exfoliate the area to be treated for at least 1 week before your appointment. In addition, watch out for ingredients in your skin care products that may have an exfoliating effect such as acids (glycolic, salicylic, lactic), retinol and topical antibiotics.

Avoid the sun. Clients with an active tan (including fake tans) cannot be treated until at least 6 weeks after sun exposure/tanning. Please inform me immediately if you have had recent sun exposure as we will need to rearrange your appointment.

Avoid alcohol and blood thinning medication for 48 hours. These increase your risk of bruising which may lead to permanent skin damage, as well as impacting the coagulability of your blood - an important factor in how successful your treatment will be.

Aftercare

Wear loose clothes. You need to avoid friction on the treated area for at least 24 hrs.

Wash the area with cool water. This will help soothe any heat/irritation you may feel following your treatment. You should also avoid hot showers and baths for 48 hours as this may cause discomfort.

Apply a cool-pack if needed. This will reduce any discomfort or irritation. Never put ice directly onto your skin.

Use gentle, calming products. Apply aloe vera gel if needed and avoid harsh fragrances, acids and exfoliants (including flannels and face cloths) for at least 3 to 4 days following treatment as these can all irritate and damage the skin.

Apply sunscreen with SPF30 or more. Your skin is more delicate after laser, so avoid direct sun exposure to the treated area as this can lead to inflamed and hyperpigmented skin. If you must be exposed to the sun, use a broad spectrum sunscreen.

Avoid alcohol for 7 days. Alcohol limits coagulability of the blood, making it harder for the treatment to be successful.

Avoid makeup until the skin has settled (if treatment area is on the face). This time will vary between clients, but it’s best to be prepared to not wear make up for 24 hours following your treatment

Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools. Increased blood circulation to the skin can intensify warming, tingling, itching, redness or other uncomfortable side effects on freshly treated skin. In addition, chlorinated water may also cause irritation. Skip such activities for at least 48 hours.

Avoid further treatments. Your skin needs time to recover before undergoing further treatment. How long you wait will depend on the treatment you plan to undertake. Please consult your therapist for advice.

Contact me ASAP with photos and information if you have any problems after treatment e.g. marks, scabbing or blisters. DO NOT scratch, pick or disturb these in any way if they occur.

Contraindications

Please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment:

• Active bacterial, viral, fungal, or herpetic infection

• Open wounds on treatment area

• History of medication with potential to cause photosensitivity (eg. accutane)

• Pre-existing inflammatory dermatoses (eg. psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pemphigus)

• Skin cancers, especially melanoma

• Recent suntan or burn (including fake tan)

• Current pregnancy or within the last 6 months

• Lupus

• Blood thinning medication

• St John’s Wort

• Topical or oral anti-inflammatories

• Antihistamines

• Recent antibiotics

• History of seizures (eg. epilepsy)

• History of keloid scarring

• Poor wound healing

• Tattoo/semi-permanent tattoo in the treatment area