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Writing aftercare instructions clients will actually follow

How to hand off aftercare in a way that reduces callbacks and touch-up requests.

Keep it short and specific

  • A one-page handout beats a long paragraph — clients are tired and a little sore right after a session and won't read a wall of text.
  • Tailor the wrap-removal step to what you actually used (second-skin film vs. traditional bandage) — generic instructions cause the most confusion.

Anticipate the questions you'll get anyway

  • Address itching and peeling explicitly — clients often think it's going wrong when it's normal healing.
  • Give a rough healing timeline so they know what's expected at day 3, day 10, and week 4.
  • Tell them exactly what warning signs mean they should contact you vs. see a doctor.

Try the generator

  • The aftercare generator assembles a ready-to-send instruction sheet based on wrap type and placement — a solid starting point to customize further.