Before your laser facial: what to do
- Avoid sun and tanning for a couple of weeks beforehand— a tan changes how the laser interacts with your skin Pause certain actives (e.g. retinoids, strong exfoliants) for a few days before, as advised by your clinician
- Arrive with clean skin— no makeup, lotions or sunscreen on the area at the time of treatment Tell your clinician about medications, recent treatments, cold-sore history and any skin conditions Hydrate and arrive comfortable Your clinician will give instructions specific to the laser being used.
Before your laser facial: what to avoid
Sunburn or a fresh tan (your session may be postponed) Waxing or other treatments that disrupt the skin shortly before Strong actives or aggressive exfoliation in the days before, unless advised Booking right before a major event if your treatment may cause temporary redness or peeling — plan around it
After your laser facial: what to do
- Protect from the sun— high SPF daily and avoid direct sun on the treated area (essential in
- Dubai) Keep skin cool and calm— soothe redness with cool compresses if needed Hydrate and use gentle products as advised
- Follow your clinician's specific aftercare— it varies by treatment
- Let any flaking happen naturally— don't pick or peel
After your laser facial: what to avoid
Hot showers, saunas, steam and intense exercise for a day or two (heat can aggravate freshly treated skin) Active ingredients (retinoids, acids) until your skin has settled Picking, scrubbing or exfoliating the treated area Sun exposure and tanning — the biggest cause of post-treatment pigmentation These rules matter even more on darker skin, where post-treatment sun exposure can trigger pigmentation.
Why aftercare protects your results (and your investment)
Laser stimulates a healing and remodelling process, and how you treat your skin afterwards directly affects the outcome — and whether you avoid complications like pigmentation. Following aftercare isn't fussy; it's what lets the treatment do its job. If anything seems unusual during healing, contact your clinic. See our laser treatments and the complete laser guide. Individual results vary.