When Can I Was My Face And Shave My Beard After Levulan Blue Light Therapy?

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2018

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Question : I HAD LEVULAN (BLUE LIGHT) ON 5/10/18.
WHEN CAN I WASH MY FACE?
WHEN CAN I RESUME SHAVING?
CAN I USE A MOISTURIZER? WHAT KIND?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can wash face after 48 hours, can resume shaving after 4-5 days

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your complaints.
You can wash your face 48 hours after treatment.
Shaving can be resumed after 4-5 days.
Yes you can use any non greasy moisturiser 2-3 times in a day.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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