LASER HAIR REMOVAL PRE- AND POST- PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-treatment Recommendations

● Review our informed consent and listed contraindications.
● Skin must be clean and free of makeup, lotions, oils, deodorant, sunless tanning products, numbing cream, etc. Products on the skin can increase the likelihood of adverse reactions from the laser.
● Treatment area must be clean-shaven 24-48 hours prior to treatment.
● Do not wax, tweeze, color, use depilatory creams or have electrolysis on the treatment area for at least 4 weeks before and throughout the entire course of your treatments.
● Avoid tanning beds and sunless tanning products for at least 4 weeks to prevent adverse reactions. If residue from self tanner is still present on skin day of treatment, the treatment will have to be rescheduled.
● Avoid UV exposure (>30 minutes), sunburns, and tans for 3 weeks prior to treatment. Sunscreen should be used for 3 weeks prior to treatment.
● Skin that is sunburned, hot to the touch, peeling or is otherwise damaged cannot be treated.
● Do not use any of the following products on the treated area 3 days before or 3 days after treatment: harsh exfoliating cleansers or scrubs, bleaching creams or retinoids (Retin-A). For topical Vitamin C, please avoid use for 7 days.
● Avoid physical activities that increase body temperature for at least 2 hours before treatments.
● Medications that increase photosensitivity need to be stopped 7-days prior to treatment. Consult a physician before stopping any medications
● Stop anticoagulants 7-10 days prior to treatment, if medically permitted.

Post-Treatment Recommendations

● Mild redness and swelling of the hair follicles may occur. This is normal and should lessen with time. Avoid picking or scratching the skin. Cool cloths may be applied.
● Avoid sun exposure, and other sources of UV light for 7 days post treatment. Careful sun exposure of no more than 30 minutes may be resumed from days 7-14 post treatment with daily use of zinc oxide sunscreen (SPF 30+). Avoid tanning beds for 14 days post treatment.
● Apply a zinc oxide sunscreen (SPF 30+) and use daily throughout treatments.
● To reduce heat retention, avoid tight clothing, boots, heated seats, etc. The body needs time to cool down after treatments to avoid complications.
● Avoid activities that increase body temperature for at least 2 hours after treatment, or longer if redness and bumps persists.
● If redness, swelling or itching continues, an over-the-counter cortisone cream and/or an oral antihistamine (Benadryl) may be used in addition to cool cloths. Do not apply ice directly to the treated areas.
● Do not wax, tweeze, color, use depilatory creams or have electrolysis on the treatment area for at least 4 weeks before and throughout the entire course of your treatments. You may resume your normal shaving routine after your treatments.
● Moisturizer may be applied after each treatment.
● Deodorant may be applied immediately after underarm treatment.
● Make-up may be applied immediately after facial treatment.
● Treatments are typically spaced 4-12 weeks apart.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us at (984) 336-0501‬.