- Discontinue medications or supplements that may thin your blood one week prior to vein treatments to minimize bruising and improve the success of your treatment. • This includes but is not limited to the following: fish oil, flaxseed oil, Vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve), and red wine. • If you are taking aspirin electively and not upon the advice of your physician, then you may stop it for 48 hours prior to your treatment. Do not stop aspirin if prescribed or recommended by your physician. - There may be minor bruising and/or swelling following treatment. Plan accordingly since your face may show slight evidence of the laser treatment for a week or more. - If leg veins are being treated, there may be minor bruising, discoloration, and welting over treatment sites. Larger leg veins may appear bruised for a period of time after treatment. Full results can take weeks or months to be realized. Plan and schedule treatments accordingly, allowing for healing time and time for your treatment results to evolve to completion. The best time to treat leg veins are in fall, winter and spring when you are less inclined to wear shorts or be exposed to sun. - Plan treatments allowing for a period of no sun exposure, vigorous activity or use of hot tubs, saunas or spas for 48 hours after treatment.

- Avoid sun exposure and wear SPF 30 sunscreen for one month after treatment on all treated areas that may be exposed to the sun. • For the face we recommend Alastin Skincare “HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen”. • For the body we recommend EltaMd “UV Lotion sunscreen” - Cold compresses may be applied to reduce redness and swelling. Do NOT directly apply ice to the skin as this can result in a burn. - If legs were treated, use support hose 20-30 psi worn continuously for three to five days. (You may purchase these at a medical supply store, pharmacy, or amazon.) - Treatment area should be gently washed twice per day with tepid water and mild soap. • Do NOT after treatment: • Exercise for three days after treatment. • Use alcohol, aspirin, Advil, or any blood thinners for five days. • Take hot showers, baths, use hot tubs or saunas for five days. • Post-procedure expectations: • Expect some redness and swelling, which may convert to “cat scratch” scab for 8-12 weeks. • Leg vein resolution usually takes about 8-12 weeks. At the end of this process, some vessels may be gone while others may be lighter or not affected. Please call us (913) 345-2266 at the first sign of persistent pain or blistering.