Skin & Laser Procedure | Recovery Guide

A comprehensive digital resource designed to help patients and their caregivers prepare for treatment and navigate the recovery process with confidence. Each guide is procedure-specific, and this one focuses on a wide range of laser treatments, chemical peels, and other non-surgical procedures of the face, neck, chest, and body, including:

• Ablative laser treatments (CO₂ or Erbium), such as Contour TRL

• Fractional laser treatments, such as MOXI or Fraxel

• Hybrid ablative/fractional treatments, such as HALO

• Non-ablative treatments, including IPL, BBL, or HERO

• Chemical peels, including phenol, TCA, and AHA/BHA peels

• Microneedling (SkinPen) and radiofrequency microneedling (Genius RF, Morpheus8)

• Non-surgical skin tightening treatments, such as Sofwave

• Laser hair removal

• Laser tattoo removal

Each guide walks you through every stage of recovery—from preparing for your procedure to safely returning to daily activities. The goal is to help you feel organized, informed, and supported throughout the healing process.

Inside the guide, you will find information and tools covering topics such as:

• Understanding your anatomy, procedure, and treatment techniques

• Rules & considerations for this specific treatment

• Kendra's "9 Pillars of a Great Recovery"

• Getting prepared for your procedure

• Normal and expected behaviors after undergoing anesthesia

• Transportation tips for riding in the car

• Positioning & sleeping

• The bathing & showering process

• Getting dressed

• Skin care & debridement

• Holistic remedies and therapies such as lymphatic drainage massage & red light therapy

• Possible complications and how to avoid them

• Pet care

• Helpful supplements

• GLP-1 and other peptide considerations

• Maintaining & prolonging your results

Within each guide, you will also receive several helpful planning tools and resources, including:

• An ultimate list of recovery hacks and pearls of wisdom

• A comprehensive procedure preparation checklist

• A detailed recovery shopping checklist

• Access to a curated Amazon recovery storefront

• Medication and recovery time tracking sheets

• A skin care tracking and recording log

These guides are designed to complement the instructions provided by your provider and help patients feel more confident, organized, and prepared throughout the recovery process.

They can be viewed on any digital device or printed off, as desired or needed.

Whether you are preparing for surgery yourself or helping care for someone during recovery, the Safe Haven Recovery Guides provide clear, thoughtful guidance for navigating the healing journey.