There is very little to no downtime with a Clear + Brilliant laser treatment. You may experience some mild redness and swelling on the day of your treatment. This should subside within 24 hours or so. Some people also experience temporary flaking, roughness or an acne ‘purge’ a few days or weeks after their treatment. To avoid side effects, it will be pertinent to apply good-quality, high SPF mineral sunscreen every two hours (even on cloudy days and when staying indoors). You should avoid sun exposure for the first week after your treatment. A post-procedure skin care routine may also be recommended after your treatment. Those who are pregnant should not undergo a Clear + Brilliant treatment. Those who have tanned or sunburned skin will not be eligible for a Clear + Brilliant treatment. This includes those using pigmenting lotions or sprays (i.e. spray tans and self tanners). Other contraindications include serious skin conditions (such as cancer or infections), troublesome skin conditions (such as actinic keratosis, melasma, eczema, etc.), keloid predisposition, and some medications (such as isotretinoin, steroids or others). A doctor at our clinic will screen you prior to getting a Clear + Brilliant laser facial. You may still be eligible to undergo this treatment despite some of the above contraindications. All potential side effects will be given to you during your consultation.