PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS • The area to be treated with the laser should not have been exposed to the sun or tanning booth at least 4-6 weeks before treatment. If so, treatment of tanned skin can cause blistering and possibly hypo-pigmentation (white spots) that can last for months. • If you use tanning cream, do not apply to treatment area for at least 10 days before treatment. • Clients taking high doses of iron (more than a multi-vitamin may be more susceptible to hyper-pigmention (increased pigment/brown spots) if treated with the laser. This pigmentation change usually resolves but can last for months. • Clients with poor circulation (i.e. diabetes), taking blood thinners (coumadin, warfarin, daily aspirin etc.) may have poor or delayed healing if treated with the laser for leg veins.

POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS • Immediately after laser treatment, the heat of the laser pulses may be uncomfortable. Ice packs can be applied intermittently for the first day to relieve discomfort. • Tylenol is recommended for discomfort if necessary. • If any areas treated have resulted in blistering, antibiotic ointment can be applied to keep the area from being infected. Keep this clean and covered until healed. • The treatment area will be bruised or discolored after treatment. This can last a few days or a few weeks. Because of bruising or discoloration, it is recommended to treat the area in Fall or Winter. • Stay out of the sun or tanning booth until the treatment area is healed. If additional treatments are needed, keep from tanning at least 6 weeks before scheduled treatment. Use clothing or a full-strength (SPF 25 or higher), waterproof sunscreen to protect the treated area while outdoors. • For 48 hours after treatment of leg veins, keep from exercising your legs so healing will not be impaired. Exercise may contribute to delayed healing and/or hyper-pigmentation. • If a large area on both legs has been treated, elevation of the legs with cold application after treatment can reduce discomfort. • If you received a test dose only, waiting at least 6-8 weeks is necessary to see if the treatment was effective and for us to evaluate for any side effects that may have occurred. • Pat dry after showering, but avoid rubbing or picking the treated area. • Makeup is permitted, but be gentle when removing it. • Swimming is permitted once all crusts have fallen off (5-10 days).