Your Recovery After UltraClear™

UltraClear™ is an advanced cold-fiber laser treatment designed to improve skin quality, texture, tone, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, acne scarring, and overall skin rejuvenation. Depending on the intensity of your treatment and the area treated, recovery can vary from mild redness and dryness to several days of peeling, swelling, and skin renewal.

This guide covers aftercare for:

• 3D MIRACL™ UltraClear™
• Advanced UltraClear™ resurfacing
• Surgical Coring
• UltraClear™ Blepharoplasty
• UltraClear™ Brow Lift
• UltraClear™ Body Treatments

Following the correct aftercare is essential for achieving the best possible results while minimizing irritation, complications, prolonged redness, and post-inflammatory pigmentation.

What Is Normal After UltraClear™?

Following treatment, the skin begins a controlled healing response which stimulates collagen production and tissue remodeling. During this period, it is completely normal to experience:

• Redness
• Warmth
• Swelling
• Tightness
• Dryness
• Flaking and peeling
• Bronzing or darkening of the skin
• Sensitivity
• Mild itching during healing
• Temporary rough texture
• Mild pinpoint crusting
• Temporary oozing or weeping after more advanced settings

More aggressive treatments such as Surgical Coring and advanced resurfacing settings typically involve more downtime and a longer healing process.

General Aftercare Instructions

For the first several days after treatment, your skin should be treated very gently. Keeping the skin clean, hydrated, and protected is extremely important during recovery.

We recommend:

• Sleeping with your head elevated for the first few nights
• Using clean towels and washcloths
• Changing your pillowcase every night for the first several days
• Washing hands thoroughly before touching the skin
• Avoiding unnecessary touching of the treated area
• Drinking plenty of water
• Avoiding direct sun exposure
• Wearing SPF daily once advised by your practitioner
• Keeping the skin continuously moisturized

Please avoid:

• Picking or peeling the skin
• Scrubbing or exfoliating
• Retinol or retinoids
• Acids including AHAs and BHAs
• Active skincare unless advised
• Heavy exercise during early healing
• Saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs
• Swimming pools and seawater
• Excessive heat exposure
• Tanning or sunbeds
• Waxing treated skin
• Smoking if possible during healing

Important Information About Healing After Advanced Laser Treatments

After stronger resurfacing treatments, including advanced UltraClear™ settings and Surgical Coring, the skin barrier is temporarily compromised. During the first few days, the skin can ooze or weep slightly as part of the healing process.

Keeping the skin clean during this phase is extremely important.

We strongly recommend using Clinisept+® exactly as instructed to help reduce bacteria on the skin and support safe healing. Patients should also ensure they sleep on a fresh pillowcase every night for the first few days after treatment.

Avoid touching the treated skin unnecessarily and ensure all products are applied with clean hands.

Managing Discomfort After Treatment

Some patients may experience temporary discomfort, heat, swelling, tightness, or tenderness after treatment, particularly following stronger resurfacing procedures.

If needed, patients may consider taking:

• Paracetamol
• Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen may also help reduce inflammation following treatment.

However, patients should always follow the recommended dosage instructions and speak with their GP, pharmacist, or medical professional before taking medication if they have any concerns, medical conditions, allergies, or contraindications.

If discomfort becomes severe or progressively worsens, please contact the clinic.

3D MIRACL™ Aftercare

All patients undergoing 3D MIRACLE™ receive an aftercare package included within the treatment price.

Included in your package:

• Aquaphor® Healing Ointment

We may also recommend purchasing:

• SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair
• Calecim® Professional
• Medical-grade SPF

In clinic, we commonly recommend either SkinCeuticals SPF or Mesoestetic® SPF depending on your skin type and treatment plan.

These products help support skin barrier recovery, hydration, collagen stimulation, redness reduction, and protection against pigmentation during healing.

How to Use Aquaphor®

Aquaphor® is used during the initial healing phase to protect the skin barrier and prevent excessive dryness.

Instructions for use:

• Apply a thin layer regularly throughout the day
• Reapply whenever the skin feels dry or tight
• Do not allow the skin to become excessively dry during early healing
• Continue use as instructed by your practitioner

3D MIRACLE™ Healing Timeline

Day of Treatment

You may experience redness, heat, swelling, and tightness similar to moderate sunburn.

Use cool compresses intermittently if needed and apply Aquaphor® regularly. Sleep elevated and avoid touching the skin unnecessarily.

Avoid exercise, alcohol, makeup, and excessive heat exposure.

Days 1 to 3

Redness and swelling are often most noticeable during this period. The skin may begin to feel rough, tight, and dry. Bronzing or darkening of the skin may develop.

Continue applying Aquaphor® frequently and keep the skin continuously moisturized.

Patients should avoid strenuous activity and continue sleeping on a clean pillowcase nightly.

Days 3 to 5

Flaking and peeling usually begin during this phase. The skin may appear dry and textured.

Do not pick or remove peeling skin manually.

If advised by your practitioner, Epidermal Repair may be introduced during this stage to support barrier recovery.

Days 5 to 7

Most peeling begins to resolve and fresh pink skin becomes visible underneath. Mild redness may still remain.

SPF can usually be introduced once the skin is fully intact and approved by your practitioner.

Weeks 2 to 6

Collagen remodeling continues during this phase and the skin gradually becomes smoother, brighter, firmer, and more even in texture and tone.

Redness continues to fade over the following weeks.

Advanced UltraClear™ Resurfacing Aftercare

Patients undergoing more advanced resurfacing settings receive an aftercare package including:

• Clinisept+®
• Aquaphor®

These products are particularly important during the early healing phase.

How to Use Clinisept+®

Clinisept+® is an antimicrobial cleansing solution that helps support safe healing after laser treatments.

Instructions for use:

• Apply using clean gauze or cotton pads
• Use two to four times daily unless otherwise instructed
• Allow the product to air dry naturally
• Do not rinse off
• Apply before ointments or moisturizers

Clinisept+® is especially important during the first few days when the skin may ooze or weep after stronger treatments.

Surgical Coring Aftercare

Patients undergoing UltraClear™ Surgical Coring receive a comprehensive aftercare package including:

• Clinisept+®
• Aquaphor®
• SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair
• SPF 

We typically recommend either SkinCeuticals SPF or Mesoestetic® SPF depending on the patient’s skin type and treatment plan.

Surgical Coring Recovery Timeline

Days 1 to 3

Swelling, redness, tightness, and mild crusting are common during this stage. Small treatment points may appear visible temporarily.

The skin may ooze slightly during the initial healing phase.

Use Clinisept+® regularly and keep the skin continuously moisturized with Aquaphor®.

Days 3 to 7

Tiny crusts begin to shed naturally and the skin starts transitioning into the regenerative phase.

Epidermal Repair may be introduced during this stage if advised by your practitioner.

Continue strict sun protection and avoid picking or rubbing the skin.

Weeks 2 to 8

Collagen contraction and remodeling continue progressively over the following weeks.

Patients often notice gradual improvements in skin tightness, texture, firmness, and overall rejuvenation.

UltraClear™ Blepharoplasty Aftercare

The eyelid area is particularly delicate and prone to swelling after treatment.

Following treatment, patients may experience:

• Puffiness
• Swelling
• Tightness
• Dryness
• Redness
• Temporary sensitivity

Additional aftercare instructions include:

• Sleeping elevated
• Using cool compresses carefully if advised
• Avoiding rubbing the eyes
• Avoiding contact lenses until approved
• Avoiding eye makeup during healing
• Reducing screen strain if eyes feel irritated

Healing in the eye area usually progresses quickly, although mild pinkness can persist for several weeks.

UltraClear™ Brow Lift Aftercare

Following UltraClear™ Brow Lift treatments, patients may experience mild swelling, forehead tightness, dryness, or flaking.

Patients should avoid:

• Aggressive forehead massage
• Excessive heat exposure
• Intense workouts during early healing
• Additional injectable treatments until advised

Skin tightening and collagen remodeling continue improving gradually over the following weeks.

UltraClear™ Body Treatment Aftercare

Body areas typically heal more slowly than facial treatments due to thicker skin and reduced circulation.

Common treatment areas include:

• Neck
• Chest
• Abdomen
• Arms
• Hands
• Knees
• Thighs
• Stretch marks
• Surgical scars

Patients should:

• Wear loose clothing
• Avoid friction on treated areas
• Continue moisturizing regularly
• Avoid gym workouts during initial healing
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning

SPF remains extremely important for any exposed treated areas.

SPF & Sun Protection After UltraClear™

Following laser resurfacing, the skin becomes significantly more vulnerable to pigmentation and UV damage.

Daily SPF use is essential during recovery.

We commonly recommend:

• SkinCeuticals SPF
• Mesoestetic® SPF

Your practitioner will advise which formulation is most appropriate for your skin.

Once approved to begin SPF use:

• Apply daily, even indoors
• Reapply regularly if outdoors
• Wear hats and avoid direct sunlight where possible

When To Contact The Clinic

Please contact the clinic immediately if you experience:

• Severe or worsening pain
• Increasing redness after initial improvement
• Yellow discharge or pus
• Fever
• Blistering
• Excessive swelling
• Signs of infection
• Delayed healing
• Persistent rash or irritation

Long-Term Results After UltraClear™

Collagen remodeling continues for several months after treatment.

Patients commonly notice:

• Improved skin texture
• Firmer skin
• Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
• Better tone and clarity
• Reduction in acne scarring
• Improved pore appearance
• Skin tightening
• Brighter complexion

Results continue improving gradually over time, with optimal outcomes often visible several months after treatment.

Every patient heals differently depending on treatment intensity, skin type, lifestyle, and medical history. Following your personalized aftercare instructions carefully is essential for achieving the safest recovery and best possible results.