Making the Most of Your Skincare Treatment: Resources for Further Reading

Last updated 10 months ago

While your dermatologist is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of your skin condition, there is still much you can do as a patient to make these treatments as comfortable and effective as possible. By following your doctor’s preparation and recovery tips, you can protect your skin from irritation while enabling a faster recovery.

To prevent side effects and interference with the treatment, patients should avoid the sun and waxing prior to laser hair removal. Learn more about preparing for laser hair removal with this Mayo Clinic guide.
Because a bikini wax can irritate sensitive skin, be careful to avoid products and situations that can further irritate or infect the skin. Additional tips for bikini wax recovery include wearing loose clothing and soothing the skin with aloe.
If you are unable to prevent sunburn, you can take steps at home to soothe and heal the skin. Learn more about sunburns to see what can be done to prevent and treat them.

The dermatologists at Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery can assist you with all of your cosmetic or clinical skincare needs. Immediate appointments are available at one of our Tampa offices. To locate an office or doctor near you, please visit Advanced Dermatology online or call us today at (866) 400-3376.