What Is the Aftercare of PDL Treatments?
Since PDL targets the deeper layers of skin instead of the surface, you can pretty much return to your normal skin-care routine. That said, go gentle! Stick to moisturizing instead of active ingredients for about a week or until any redness subsides. Dr. Herrmann reminds us that sun protection should always be worn after laser treatments and can be applied immediately after treatment.
Is There Anyone Who Shouldn't Get PDL?
Like many laser treatments, people with darker skin tones may not be a good candidate. "Very dark skin has a higher chance of sustaining burns, so we typically avoid treatments in these cases," says Dr. Herrmann. Make sure to talk to your dermatologist about your options if you have more melanated skin.
Results
OK, I know it's a subtle difference, but once the bruising subsided, almost all of the spider veins and smaller red dots on my face had disappeared. Overall, it's made my skin tone more uniform and made me feel way more comfortable without makeup, which is my ideal. So while it might not be the most visible issue, getting rid of my broken capillaries has done wonders for my confidence. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
Aviel Kanter is the director of branded content for Vox Media, and oversees lifestyle content across the portfolio of brands. She manages a team of editors that writes articles in the wellness, fitness, beauty, fashion, health, entertaining, pets, and finance categories. She is also a beauty enthusiast and contributes many articles to the PS Beauty editorial site.
