Thank you for choosing the clinic for your Red Vein removal treatment, during your consultation a recommended treatment plan will be given and you may need more than one treatment to treat the veins and if you have larger veins, these may require further applications of current, especially if you have been a smoker or a sun worshipper.  Due to your skin type and a tendency to develop Red Veins, please remember that a top-up treatment is often required about every 2 – 5 years for veins which may further develop within the area and to keep the skin clear. Also, the following treatments may interest you: IPL Laser for Hair removal on large areas such as legs, Pigmentation, Skin Rejuvenation and Laser illumi facial treatments. Electrolysis for permanent hair removal on the face, Milia, Skin Tags, Warts or Skin Peels and Lightfusion treatments, please enquire about these at the reception. For the smooth healing of your treatment, please follow the recommended after care below.

After the treatment you may experience:

• The treated area and surrounding skin may feel hot for up to 48 hours.
• Redness, swelling and sensitivity of the skin in the area for up to 48 hours.
• The skin may itch as the healing process takes place.

For most people, the after-effects of the treatment normally clear within the first 48 hours but we all have different rates of healing so don’t be alarmed if the skin takes a little longer to settle, especially if you have recently experienced stress, are a sun worshipper or smoker.

Points to remember for 48 hours post treatment:

For the first 48 hours post-treatment, you must keep the treated area meticulously clean and dry to prevent infection, inflammation or reaction.

• If possible, rest after treatment without stimulation for thirty minutes.
• During your clinical treatment, the skin is thoroughly cleansed and Lynton’s Light Soothe serum is applied to calm and seal the skin. Please do not cleanse the treated area nor remove the serum the evening of your treatment instead, apply a couple more applications of this to further calm the skin and finally, apply again before bedtime.
• Use Alcohol wipes to cleanse the treated area the next morning and continue for the next 48 hours for both morning and evening cleansing, followed by Lynton’s Light Soothe serum using clean cotton wool to seal the skin.
• Pin dot crusts or scabs can appear after treatment and will protect and prevent infection. The crusts or scabs are sometimes indistinguishable and these may be “felt” and not “seen.” Do not prematurely rub or pick off these as to do so, may result in scarring.
• Do not touch, rub or irritate the treated area.  When cleansing, gently pat dry the skin to avoid dislodging any crusts or scabs.
• To avoid infection, prevent hair from falling on to the treated area (i.e., keep long hair tied back).

Avoid the following for the first 48 hours:

• Hot showers, hot baths, hot spicy foods, steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis.
• Make up, perfumes, perfumed body lotions, self-tan products, deodorants.
• Alcohol, flying and sporting activities e.g. Gym, swimming, running, hot yoga.
• Exfoliating, waxing and facial steaming until the skin is completely healed.
• Exposing your skin to UVA and UVB during the entire healing process, wear a hat and reapply our Lynton’s Light Protect SPF 50.
• Friction on the treated area such as tight-fitting glasses, squeezing spots, tweezing or blowing your nose too vigorously.

Points to remember 1st week post Treatment:

• Continue applying Lynton’s Light Soothe Serum for the next 7 days as this will aid healing.
• Remember to reapply our Lynton’s Light Protect SPF 50, it’s not only anti-ageing but it will help to even uneven and hyperpigmentation.
• Avoid abrasions of any kind from exfoliating creams, face cloths to even rough towels.
• If you are swimming, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the treated area as this will act as a protective barrier between your skin and the pool water.
• Be cautious in hot humid weather as perspiring can create an infection.
• It is very important that you do not attempt to lift any fine scabs (which may or may not have appeared post treatment) prematurely as this can increase the risk of scarring, pitting or unsuccessful treatment.
• If you have long nails, please trim these to avoid nails dislodging the fine scabs during cleansing or sleeping.

The recommended home care products are below, these can be purchased at the clinic

Lynton’s Light Soothe serum for 48 hours post-treatment.
Lynton’s Light Protect serum reapplied after the first 48 hours and twice daily, continue all year round.

We always like to see our new clients one week after their first treatment for a complimentary Skin Check to confirm that the treated area is clean and dry and the veins are healing. Kindly please plan your Skin Check and recommended Treatment Plan with your therapist in reception. Be patient, it will take about 3-8 weeks after treatment to see the results, however, if you need to discuss your treatment or skin care needs please call the clinic: 0208 699 199.