Homecare following your treatment Following any diathermy treatment it is essential you follow the aftercare in order to achieve the best results, avoid infection and achieve speedy healing. Following your intial consultation and skin test you will be given an aftercare leaflet and an aftercare product to apply for up to 72 hours following treatment and of course during the consultation we will discuss all of the aftercare to follow and answer any questions you may have. The area treated must not be touched. Under no circumstances should the crust or scabs that develop be picked. You should treat the area as if it was a burn with all the