Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for trouble breathing, severe facial or throat swelling, collapse, or another rapidly developing severe reaction.
And for anyone, someone who:
has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your healthcare team promptly for:
Increasing pain rather than gradual improvement
Spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever
Large blisters, blackened skin, or a wound that is not healing
A cold-sore outbreak near the treated area
Swelling that is worsening or interfering with vision
New eye pain, light sensitivity, or any change in vision
And for anyone, someone who:
has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine redness, mild swelling, tenderness, and peeling can be expected when they match the recovery plan you were given.
Ask about them at your scheduled follow-up if they are steadily improving.
And for anyone, someone who:
has noticed a lump, a mole that has changed, or unexplained weight loss
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Laser surgery for the skin. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.