Pre-Treatment Instructions:
Prior to arriving for your treatment session:
- The thick hair should be shaved 24 hours before the treatment to prevent skin irritation. Avoid shaving the fine hair prior to the laser treatment, as it should be treated without shaving.
- Avoid waxing, plucking/threading, or hair removal cream 4-6 weeks prior to your laser hair removal session. The laser beam is targeting the roots of the hair to permanently reduce hair growth.
- 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 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any medication.
Post-Treatment Instructions:
- 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.
Note: Be advised that treated hair can take one to two weeks to be excreted from the body, and to fall out. Shaving between the two treatments should be only for necessary situations.