Pre-Treatment Instructions:
Prior to arriving for your treatment session:
- Avoid waxing, plucking/threading, or hair removal cream 4-6 weeks prior to your laser session.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes on the day.
- Avoid alcohol or smoking the night before and on the day of the treatment.
- Avoid applying any products such as vitamin C, serums, Retinol, Isotretinoin, AHA/BHA on areas of treatment, keep it dry and clean prior to treatment.
- Avoid tanning and refrain from sun exposure of the desired area for laser hair removal treatment for 2-4 weeks prior to your laser treatment session. Always use sunblock.
Post-Treatment Instructions:
Here’s what to avoid:
- Avoid exposing skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or self-tan for at least 2 weeks after treatment. This is to minimize darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation).
- Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for 7 days.
- Avoid excessive scrubbing or applying pressure to the skin for 4-5 days. This is to allow the treated skin to recover and to prevent any infection.
- Avoid shaving the treated area for 72 hours after treatment.
- Avoid exercising for at least 48 hours.
- Avoid hot baths and hot showers for 48 hours.
- Avoid anything that involves chlorine (swimming) for 48 hours.
- Avoid makeup on the treated area for at least 48 hours.
- Avoid application of perfumed products or bleaching creams for 48 hours.
- Avoid scratching the treatment area if blistering or crusting occurs, as this can cause scarring.
- Avoid waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course.
What to do after your laser treatment and between session:
- Apply Aloe Vera gel or calming creams for 3 days after the treatment.
- Wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours.
- Keep treated area clean and dry for 48 hours.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Apply at least SPF 50 sunscreen for at least 2 weeks.