Apply the vinegar soaked gauze dripping wet for 10-15 minutes over the treated area. Avoid excessive rubbing. Reapply Aquaphor ointment (or silicone gel) after the gauze is removed. Vinegar soaks should be done at least 6x/day.
Soak the gauze in the vinegar solution for 5-15 minutes then apply the gauge to the face. These soaks help with the pain, dissolve some of the residue and are anti-microbial which decreases infections. Soaks can be done every several hours.
1 – 2 days after treatment:
There will still be oozing of clear or slightly yellowish fluid and crusting. This is normal.
ACV baths are typically done two to three times a week or as prescribed by your healthcare provider. After an ACV bath, to prevent recontamination, the use of freshly laundered towels, pajamas, and sheets (and even plush toys) is recommended. Do not use vinegar directly on the skin.
You can ensure a smoother recovery and better results by avoiding picking at treated skin, keeping healing skin moist and hydrated, using sunscreen, and using gentle skin products.
Following your first night, you should continue the cold compress soaks with gauze 4 times daily, followed by Aquaphor, Alastin Skin Nectar, or one of the other ointments I recommended. It is imperative that you do not let your treated skin dry out.
In general, it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks for the pigmentation to fade. BBL and laser treatment are not one-off treatments. Multiple sessions may be required to achieve optimal results.
In some situations we use a vinegar solution soak prior to bandage changes. This soak will act as an antibiotic as the vinegar solution is a deterrent to certain bacterial growth.
The only real side effect from leaving vinegar to its own devices is that its acidity will gradually decrease over time, making it less potent. This is why a "best by" date can be found on the bottle, but it's still perfectly fine long past that — it isn't an "expiration date," by any means. Vinegar does not expire.
'Some people may notice digestive benefits, like decreased bloating, quite quickly, often in a few days. For other benefits, such as weight loss or improved blood sugar control, it can take several weeks to months of consistent use to observe noticeable changes. '
Day 3-6 – Exfolitaion Phase (Aquaphor® no longer needed): at least 3 times a day - cleanse with Cetaphil, soak with diluted vinegar solution, then apply a thin layer of Medical Barrier Cream. Exfoliation/ shedding will be completed during this phase – don't pick!
Increasing pain with deterioration in the appearance of the skin (red raw areas, with or without exudate or vesicles) may be the first sign of herpes simplex, bacterial or fungal infection, or contact dermatitis.
These are the only two things that should be used to maintain the healing skin over the next 4 weeks. There are also medications in the pack and you will be instructed on how to use these. After fully ablative laser the face should be washed twice a day. The first wash should be on the morning after surgery.
Use cold compresses: Applying cold compresses during the first 24 to 48 hours after your treatment can help reduce swelling and discomfort. Stay cool: Avoid hot showers, saunas, and strenuous exercise for the first few days after treatment. Heat can increase inflammation and slow healing.
Apply Vaseline/Aquaphor to all treated areas. Continue with the cold packs. Day 5 to 7 – Continue washing the treated areas with Cetaphil cleanser. Begin using Cetaphil moisturizer instead of Vaseline/Aquaphor if skin is smooth, without crusts and not oozing.
Keep clothing away from treated body parts as much as possible to avoid irritation. First Week of Healing. Keep treated area clean; avoid smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, excessive exercise, perspiring, swimming, or exposing skin to heat and sun.
Simply spray a diluted vinegar solution on the surface, let it sit for at least 10 minutes, then wipe the surface with a sponge or microfiber cloth, Sansoni says.
Studies confirming vinegar's antibacterial properties: Household natural sanitizers like lemon juice and vinegar reduced the number of pathogens to undetectable levels. Vinegar can inhibit growth of and kill some food-borne pathogenic bacteria. Plus, vinegar's bactericidal activity increased with heat!
Furthermore, there can be side effects of taking too much vinegar at once in concentrated form, including stomach upset and irritation of the esophagus. Its high acid content can erode tooth enamel.
Ways to Speed Healing:
Soak the treated skin with a plain white vinegar solution at least 4 to 8 times each day. You can't soak too much. Soaking reduces redness and speeds healing! Do not pick, rub, scrub, or irritate your skin while it is healing.
Research has shown that vinegar contains acetic acid, which has powerful antimicrobial effects on the skin. This means that it can help to kill harmful microorganisms that may cause infections or slow down the healing process.
1. Mix 2 cups of warm water with one tablespoon of white vinegar. 2. Soak washcloth or gauze in the diluted white vinegar water so that it is wet, but not dripping, and apply to the wound for 5 to 10 minutes, once to twice a day, for 7 to 10 days.
CO2 laser therapy treats pigmentation by destroying the outer layers of the skin and stimulating re-epithelialization and cell turnover in the deeper layers. This removes pigmentation and restructures collagen to both improve dark spots and reduce wrinkles.
Post-laser hyperpigmentation may occur due to inflammation of the skin caused by the laser device, especially when inappropriate laser settings or laser type are selected for treating a patient.
Shedding after a laser hair removal treatment typically occurs around one to three weeks after your treatment, and may look like stubble or blackheads.