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preferably with an anti-bacterial and/or anti-septic additive. It is imperative that the area is kept clean to minimise the chances of infection.
In addition, it must also be covered with either clothing or a suitable sun factor cream – minimum 50 – to prevent UV damage. This should be applied for a number of weeks post-treatment.
If the client/patient forms blisters after treatment, there is an enhanced risk of infection since many blisters will burst leaving a route for bacteria. In addition, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may arise over time. In most cases this will resolve without external intervention. Hypopigmentation can also occur in some people (typically those with darker skin colours), but again this tends to resolve itself, usually within six to twelve months.
Scarring or other extensive damage typically only occurs when too much energy has been fired into the skin without the appropriate level of cooling after. Applying ice-packs for a few minutes after each treatment session will greatly reduce the chances of permanent thermal damage to the dermis.
Placement
Many online videos show operators using their devices on hair, to advertise their services. However, we have noticed, many times, that their techniques are terrible! If they use the ‘stamping’ technique many have no consistency in where they place the handpiece tips. They appear to fire shots at the skin in a very haphazard way.
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