Amy- I did the suggested search, and it looks like clean and dry for treatment, gooped up with product "A" or "B" in between times, wash with a mild soap...all the good common sense things our mothers taught us about.
Sheldon- thanks for the post.I'll be right at the four-week mark when they turn the machine on my neck for the first time.
By the way, you guys ARE my second opinion :} I have found that if one posts on this board, and anything sounds the least bit off, a cyber-flag goes down on the field! It's like getting a thousand instant consults. It's a pretty good feeling. Thanks for being here!

Andrea