Active Feather Lite – Pre Care Instructions

The Active Feather Lite uses a CO2 laser to lightly ablate (remove) the top layer of the skin, and apply heat to the lower layer of the skin leading to improved color, texture, and collagen stimulation. You can expect 3-5 days of downtime following this procedure depending on how your skin responds to the treatment.

Important points to remember:

  • Wear an old button (down the front) shirt to your appointment
  • Bring a wide brimmed hat to wear after the treatment
  • If you wear contacts, you will need to remove them prior to the treatment and bring glasses. We recommend wearing glasses during the health phase
  • Eat a solid meal prior to procedure
  • Your skin will be very sensitive after the treatment, only touch your skin with clean washed hands
  • Things that normally would not brother your skin may now cause sensitivity (pets, laundry soap, etc.) Treat your skin like baby skin
  • You must avoid the sun during the healing phase
  • Day to Day instructions apply only to the face. If you are treating several areas: i.e. face, neck, and chest, your healing time will be slower and adjustments may need to be made.

Products needed prior to treatment

____Distilled white vinegar              ____Tylenol

____Small spray bottle                     ____Aquaphor or Vaseline

____Pomegranate Cleanser             ____Hydrating Moisturizer

____Sheer Protection Sunscreen      ____Vitamin C Supplement (3000mg/day)

____ Over the counter allergy medicine for itching or swelling (Benadryl, Zyrtec or Claritin)

Procedure:

  1. Arrive at your scheduled appointment time.
  2. Consent will be signed and photos taken.
  3. Topical numbing cream will be applied to the treatment area.
  4. After 30-60 minutes you will be to the laser room where numbing eye drops will be used and intra-ocular eye shields will be placed to protect your eyes during the laser procedure.
  5. Numbing injections may be used to increase comfort during the treatment.
  6. The treatment will take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the area(s) being treated.
  7. The treatment area will be very hot after the procedure.
  8. We have a cold fan (zimmer) we use during and after the treatment and you will be sent home with ice packs.
  9. Your provider will call you the following day to check on your recovery.