What to pay attention to after M22 laser

After M22 laser surgery, it is important to focus on sun protection repair and barrier maintenance, avoiding irritation and intense exercise. The key points of postoperative care include moisturizing the skin, strict sun protection, gentle cleaning, avoiding high temperature environments, and discontinuing effective skincare products.

1. Skin Moisturizing

After laser treatment, the skin barrier is temporarily damaged, and the ability of the stratum corneum to retain water decreases. Medical dressings containing ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and other ingredients need to be used. It is recommended to choose sterile packaging of moisturizing products, apply them daily for 15-20 minutes, and use them continuously for 3-5 days. Avoid ordinary skin care products containing alcohol and essence to prevent irritation of newborn skin.

2. Strict Sun Protection

Within one month after surgery, the ABC sun protection principle should be adopted: A is Avoid to avoid sun exposure, B is Block hard sun protection, and C is Cream sun protection. Wear UPF50+sunscreen mask and hat when going out, combined with physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide/titanium dioxide. Try to engage in indoor activities within 3 days after treatment, and avoid going out during periods of strong ultraviolet radiation.

3. Gentle cleaning

Avoid contact with water for 48 hours after surgery, and gently wipe with physiological saline within 3 days. After washing your face again, you should choose amino acid based cleansers and control the water temperature at 32-35 ℃. Do not use facial cleansers or exfoliating products. Use gentle cleaning techniques and immediately apply moisturizing products after cleansing.

4. Avoid high temperature environment

Within 2 weeks in the treatment area, activities such as sauna, hot spring, and high-temperature yoga are prohibited, and the ambient temperature should not exceed 28 ℃. High temperature can cause blood vessel dilation and worsen redness and swelling, which may lead to color fading. It is recommended to choose low-intensity activities such as walking for exercise, and keep the heart rate below 100 beats per minute.

5. Suspend efficacy skincare products

Stop using skincare products containing vitamin A acid, fruit acid, salicylic acid, and other ingredients one month after surgery, and prohibit the use of home beauty devices. Whitening products should be gradually introduced after about 4-6 weeks of complete skin repair. It can properly use the repair essence containing soothing ingredients such as Centella asiatica and panthenol.

Postoperative diet should be supplemented with high-quality protein and vitamin C, and moderate consumption of foods such as salmon and kiwi can help with skin repair. On the day of treatment, avoid makeup and refrain from scratching during the scab formation period. It is normal for a brief blackening to occur after scab removal. If there is persistent redness, swelling, blisters, or fever, the attending physician should be contacted promptly. It is recommended to undergo professional skin testing 7 and 30 days after surgery, and adjust the nursing plan according to the recovery situation.