LASER HAIR REMOVAL

PRE & POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

 

For your safety & to obtain optimum results, please follow these instructions diligently Before Treatment: 

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• PAIN – Tell us to stop the procedure if pain is more than 5 on a scale of 10 during treatment. Most patients feel pain scale of 2 to 3.

• NO TANNING. No direct sun exposure, tanning booths and self tanner 4 weeks prior to and 1 week after treatment.

• If the treatment area is face, you need to come makeup free 

• No waxing, sugaring, tweezing, coloring or depilatories on the treatment area during the entire course of your treatments. Shaving or clipping is permitted as often as desired.

• Shave the treatment area on the day of your treatment unless instructed otherwise- no razors will be provided to do so prior to treatment in studio

• No skin lightener, exfoliation products or bleaching creams 2 days before & 2 days after treatment or until all pinkness has subsided, on the treatment area.

• No creams, lotions or deodorant on the treatment area prior to treatment.

• Notify us of any change in Medications or Medical History since last visit –IE: Pregnancy, use of antibiotics or Accutane or new tattoos (on the area of treatment)

• After you leave the studio, if there are any problems in the next 24 hours, please contact the studio immediately especially if pain or burning sensation at level 5 or more and is not improving OR if a burn or a blister formation has occurred.

• After treatment, the area may feel similar to mild sunburn. If needed, apply cool compress along with Aloe Vera 3-4 times a day until resolved.

• After treatment, avoid direct sun exposure or tanning on treated area for 1 week to prevent burn.

• Use Sunscreen - Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher is highly recommended

• To wash, use water and mild soap. Do not use hot water on freshly treated areas until pinkness has subsided

• The hairs that are destroyed from the treatment will gradually work themselves out. This process can take up to 4 weeks. Do not pick, rub or scratch the treated areas.

• Please note the important risks of laser procedures – Burns, Scarring and Discoloration all of which can be permanent If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our clinic