Laser Hair Removal Care

Before Laser Hair Removal

No sun tanning, tanning bed, or self tanning creams 4 weeks prior to treatment. If you must be in the sun, use sunscreen of at least SPF 30 or greater with UVA and UVB protection.
Please discontinue Retin A or Renova 72 hours prior to facial treatment.
Do not pluck, wax, use a depilatory, or undergo electrolysis in the areas to be treated for 6 weeks prior to treatment. Shaving is fine.
If you have a history of Herpes Simplex Virus or cold sores, you must pre-medicate one day prior to treatment to lessen or prevent further outbreaks. We will not be able to treat you if you have active lesions or sores.
Please remove any make-up, lotion, body oil, perfume, and jewelry prior to your appointment.
Please wear clothing that will allow access to the area to be treated.

After Treatment Instructions

Some redness and swelling of the treated area is normal after treatment and may be similar to a sunburn. This should resolve within several hours to a day after treatment.
You may have the appearance of raised bumps where the follicles are. This is normal.
Avoid heat or hot water to the treated area for 24 hours.
You can apply cool compresses or ice packs to help with any discomfort.
Gently clean thearea twice a day with a mild cleanser.
You may apply a moisturizer to the treated area.
After a shower, gently pat the area dry. The area may be sensitive to rubbing.
Avoid irriants like glycolic, acids, retinoids, etc. for 7 days after treatment.
If you are in the sun, apply susscreen with at least SPF 30 that protects UVA/UVB.
The only acceptable hair removal method between treatments is shaving.
It may take 1-3 weeks for the dead hairs to shed out of the follicle.
If a blister developes, which is rare, do not pop it open. Clean with a mixture f 50%water and 50% hydrogen peroxide. Apply Bacitracin ointment or petroleum jelly and cover with a band aide or non stick Telpha pad. Call us so we can evaluate you.

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