The area will be red, swollen and tender for the first few days. This is expected and completely normal.

For the first two weeks, clean the area by lightly blotting with saline and a damp paper towel 2-3 times a day. Do not rub or be abrasive when cleaning. It is best to let the wound dry heal. No ointments, no creams, just keep it clean, dry and uncovered!

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Avoid saunas, hot tubs, pools, excessive sweating, steamy showers, tanning or direct sunlight on the area.

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It is very important to let the scab form and fall off naturally. If these scabs are picked or peeled off prematurely, this will yeild very little results. Do not touch, leave it alone, and handle the wound with very little tlc. You may use a vitamin E oil on the area once all scabs have fallen off to help hydrate the skin again.