Discomfort after treatment is genreally mild. It will feel similar to a bad sunburn. There will be redness immediately after treatment that can last up to 5 days. Swelling the day after treatment is also fairly common and can last up to 2 days.
“Bronzing” will follow in the 2 weeks post-treatment. This is caused by melanin in the top layers of skin being sloughed off. Most patients state if feels similar to dry flaking (like sandpaper) in the 10 days post-treatment.