Cutera excel V Pre- & Post-Care Instructions

Before your treatment

No sun tanning or self-tanners for 4 weeks before treatment. This includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds and sun exposure.
Some medications and supplements may increase the risk of bruising, such as blood thinners and vitamin E.
Avoid treatments that may irritate your skin for 1 to 2 weeks before treatment, such as Retin-A and hair removal creams (depilatories).
Tell the clinic about any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.
If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, you may need an antiviral prescription before treatment.

Avoid sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen.
Bruising, redness and significant swelling are common and go away with time, typically within one week. An over-the-counter antihistamine, cold compresses or ice packs, and sleeping with your head raised on an extra pillow can help.
A reaction that looks like a bug bite is common and usually goes away in 1 to 2 days.
Avoid heat, such as hot tubs and saunas, for 1 to 2 days.
Avoid skin irritants for one week after treatment. These include products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic or salicylic acid, and astringents.
Call the clinic if you have any concerns, such as blistering or excessive redness or swelling.

Compression stockings (20–30 mmHg) are optional.
Avoid high-impact activity for 3 to 5 days.
Hemosiderin staining (brown staining) may occur after treatment. It usually fades with time, which can take 1 to 2 years, but in rare cases it may be permanent.
Strictly avoiding sun exposure may lower the risk of permanent staining.
Large leg veins may take many months to resolve and should not be re-treated before then.

If you have questions or concerns about your treatment, call us at 501-817-3923. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.