Diathermy - Post Treatment Care

Whilst Diathermy is a very precise treatment and causes minimal trauma to the treated surrounding skin, it is a technique that involves delivering intense heat through a fine probe to block the flow of blood in a vessel or to dehydrate and destroy the skin tissue of an unwanted lesion. It is therefore to be expected that there will be some normal and temporary side effects. 

Side effects will vary from client to client and each type of lesion treated is likely to take on a different appearance within the first 2 weeks of healing. Please take a moment to read the information below on what to expect after a diathermy treatment and the requirements of aftercare instructions.

Although most lesions can be treated within 1 to 2 treatments. It is important to note that diathermy does not prevent further lesions from developing and may require maintenance treatments. If a second treatment is required, please allow at least 4-6 weeks after your first treatment.

EXPECT: Discomfort, swelling, redness which generally resolves within 2-3 hours post treatment.

AVOID: Touching or scratching the area the skin was treated to avoid infection and reopening of the treated vessels. This includes avoiding vigorous blowing of the nose if nose capillaries have been treated. Do not pick any small scabs that may form. If the skin gets itchy as it heals, press the area if needed and avoid scratching the area.

Avoid spending prolonged time out in the sun and make sure to apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily, for the first week after treatment - we recommend Aspect sunscreen that we sell online and in clinic.

RECOMMENDED: A cold compress may be applied to alleviate any discomfort or swelling. Keep the treated area free and cool from friction until all skin reactions have subsided and avoid anything that can make the skin feel hot, such as hot steamy showers, spa baths, saunas, and vigorous exercises, for 1-2 days. A minimum of SPF 30+ worn every day. We recommend Aspect sunscreen that we sell online and in clinic. We recommend using an antiseptic topical ointment such as Betadine to keep the area clean as it heals. 

CONTACT US IF: If you are experiencing symptoms that are not listed on this form, or if your symptoms have not resolved within a week; please call the clinic on (03) 9598 5495 and arrange a time to see one or our dermal therapists.