While the Q-Switch will not leave you stuck in a hospital bed recovering, you will need to take some steps to ensure that your skin heals as effectively as possible. We don’t want your skin to become damaged or infected. Following the procedure, the treated skin will be raw and red. It may even blister, depending on the specific qualities of your skin. We will recommend methods you can take to soothe irritated skin, including using ointments like aloe vera. We will also suggest that you keep the treatment area bandaged and out of direct sun exposure. Further instructions will be provided based on your specific skin needs.