Avoid sun exposure at least 30 days before Alexandrite Laser 755 nm wavelength or 7 days before ND Yag 1094 nm laser treatment.
Avoid bleaching, plucking, or waxing hair for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
If you have had a history of perioral herpes, you may start prophylactic antiviral therapy the day before treatment and continue the therapy one week after treatment for laser hair removal around your lips.
Discontinue use of tanning cream, bleach, Nair, or any other hair removal creams at least two weeks before treatment.
To prevent photosensitivity, avoid antibiotics for one week prior to
If relevant, please discontinue Retin A and strong exfoliating products one week before treatment if treating facial hair
Do not use Accutane for at least six months prior to treatment.
Avoid injectable fillers in the treated area at least two weeks before laser removal.
Because the laser seeks melatonin, it is attracted to dark colors. Therefore, if you are treating the bikini area, we ask that you please wear white or light-colored undergarments.
Although we can treat tanned skin with the ND YAG laser, we ask that guests avoid direct sun exposure or tanning beds for at least one week before and after laser hair removal.
Arrive for your treatment with clean, shaven skin. Remove all makeup, deodorant, creams, oils, etc. before arriving. If necessary, you can apply Lidocaine over smaller areas about one hour before
Do not use Accutane for at least six months prior to treatment.
Intra-Laser Hair Removal
Your laser technician will clean the skin around the treatment area and use a cooling device for additional comfort during the They will apply organic, alcohol-free aloe vera gel immediately after LHR.
Safety is crucial during the laser procedure. Both the client and personnel will wear protective eyewear during the procedure.
Post- Laser Hair Removal Instructions:
Immediately after treatment, you can expect mild erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) around the hair follicles, which may last up to two hours or
Cold compresses and aloe vera gel can minimize any In very rare cases, minor epidermal blistering may occur. To resolve any blistering, the laser technician will apply polysporin cream.
You can use makeup shortly after treatment. However, to reduce the risk of infection (folliculitis), we ask clients to use NEW makeup only.
To reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation or darker pigmentation, avoid sun exposure for one week after treatment. Throughout the course of treatment, always use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.
Avoid picking at or scratching the treated skin.
For 4-6 weeks after the treatment is performed, avoid any hair removal products or related treatments (waxing, electrolysis, tweezing, or bleaching), which can disturb hair follicles in the treatment area. Shaving is allowed.
Do not use any exfoliating skin care products, such as retinols, AHA, BHA, or scrubs, for several days after laser hair removal.
If you have any questions or concerns after the treatment, call our office.
Remember that hair regrowth occurs at various rates in different areas of the body. New hair growth will not resume for at least three weeks after
Laser hair removal can take 4-6 weeks to treat the upper body, and 4-12 weeks for the lower body.
At the first sign of hair growth, call or return to our office to schedule your next appointment.
Anywhere from 5-21 days after treatment, you may notice shedding of the surface hair, which resembles new hair growth. However, this is NOT new hair! You can clean and remove this hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet cloth.
After treating the axilla (underarms), do not use deodorant for 24 hours to avoid skin irritation. We do not recommend hot showers or baths for 24 to 48 hours after treatment. You can take a quick, lukewarm shower if needed.
We also recommend that clients avoid exercise for the first 24 hours after
