
FAQs
Are Results Immediate?
You’ll start to see results a few days after your first treatment, and full results a few days after your last.
Is It Painful?
DiolazeXL is very tolerable. Most say it feels like a rubber band snapping against your skin. The innovation of the copper cooling tip makes it a lot more comfortable than other laser treatments.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
While it varies per person, typical treatment schedules are 6-8 treatments once every 4-8 weeks (half the time of old lasers!)
Is There Downtime?
You should be able to leave our studio and go about your day normally. We ask you do not workout or sweat for 24 hours, wear a hat or lay down for 4 hours, or rub treatment areas that day. Bruising is possible.
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
- Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event. Redness, swelling and bruising may be apparent in that time period.
- It is recommended to discontinue the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids at least 3 days to 1 week before and after treatment to minimize bruising or bleeding. Please consult with your primary physician prior to discontinuing any medications.
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplement, high-sodium foods, high sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy foods and cigarettes 24-48 hours before and after your treatment. All of these factors may increase risk of bruising and swelling.
- Starting Arnica supplements at least 2 days prior to injections may help with bruising.
- Let the provider know if you have a history of cold sores. An antiviral may be prescribed.
- You may not have an active rash in the area being treated.
- You may not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
- Redness or sensitivity might be present (most commonly lasts up to a few hours).
- Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness. Avoid blood thinning agents, as this can cause further bruising.
- Do NOT rub or touch the treated area for 4 hours following treatment.
- Do NOT wear anything tight around the area for 4 hours following treatment.
- Do NOT exercise or lift heavy objects for 4 hours after treatment.
- It is recommended that you wait at least 2 weeks before having any sun exposure in treated areas.
- Resuts are visible within as little as 3 days.