What are the possible Side Effects?
Common Side Effects Like all medicines, Zmax may cause some side effects. Side effects in Zmax clinical studies were generally mild to moderate. The most common side effects were: Diarrhea/loose stools1 Nausea1 Stomach pain1 For patients who took Zmax and got diarrhea, most cases of diarrhea went away by day 2. Less Common Side Effects Other less-common side effects reported with Zmax were: Headache Vomiting Patients who vomit within the first hour of taking Zmax should contact their doctor.1 IMPORTANT: Allergic Reactions May Occur Zmax is not for patients who have allergies to some antibiotics. You should always tell your doctor if you have allergic reactions to medicines. Get emergency help right away if you have: Hives, trouble swallowing, or your face or throat swells after taking Zmax Wheezing or trouble breathing after taking Zmax These symptoms could go away and then come back. IMPORTANT: Watch for Severe Diarrhea A small amount of diarrhea may be common with most antibiotics. B
Although many patients report few if any side effects, you may experience slight reddening and local swelling and some temporary discoloration of the skin around the treatment site, which usually resolves in 5-7 days. When treating leg veins, the discoloration, or purpura, may last from 7-14 days. Some patients may experience bruising and, in rare instances, blistering may occur. Unlike other methods of treatment, the laser greatly reduces the potential for scarring or changes in the skin texture. Also, depending on your skin type, and the site and size of lesion treated, some patients may experience a temporary brown discoloration of the skin for a few weeks following treatment. It is always transient, however. These side effects can be often minimized with proper preoperative and postoperative care. We will discuss the complete information, including the risks and benefits of treatment.
In general, side effects are extremely rare. After treatment, few patients experience mild redness or flushing, . darker/more visible capillaries. In more extreme cases, some will experience blistering or swelling. How many treatments are necessary? We recommend anywhere from 3-5 treatments with 3 weeks in between each. To maintain your results, it may be necessary to have once a year touch-up treatments How long is the recovery period? Because this technology uses Intense Pulsed Light, which is non-abrasive, there is virtually now down time allowing clients to return to work or other activities immediately following treatment.
