Recovery Time After Sessions

What's the typical recovery time between laser sessions? I'm trying to figure out if I can fit this into my schedule. I have a demanding job and I can't take extended time off. Do you need to stay home for days after each treatment or is it something you can do over a lunch break and go back to work?

Recovery varies depending on the treatment intensity and your skin's response. Many people experience redness and some swelling for a day or two after treatment. Some treatments are lighter with minimal downtime where you could potentially return to work the same day, while more intensive sessions might require a few days of social downtime. The skin might look a bit like a mild sunburn initially. Most people schedule treatments for Friday afternoons so they have the weekend to recover. Your practitioner should be able to give you specific timelines based on your treatment plan.

I was worried about the same thing because I couldn't afford to take much time off work. My sessions were scheduled in the late afternoon and I took the next day off each time, though honestly I probably could have gone to work if necessary with some makeup. The redness was the most noticeable thing for me and it typically calmed down within 24-48 hours. I spaced my sessions about 4-6 weeks apart which gave my skin time to heal properly between treatments. The clinic gave me detailed aftercare instructions which really helped minimize downtime. I worked with https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/laser-scar-removal and they were flexible with scheduling around my work commitments. They also gave me realistic expectations about what I'd look like after each session so I could plan accordingly.