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Laser Pre-Care
Laser Pre-Care
Laser Pre-Care
- Do not apply AHAs (glycolic acid, etc.), BHAs (salicylic acid, etc.), niacin amide, tertian, benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C, Retin-A, or retinol to treatment areas for 7 days before treatment.
- No chemical peels or microneedling on treatment areas for 2 weeks before treatment.
- No Botox or fillers in treatment areas for 2 weeks before treatment.
- No direct sun exposure, tanning beds, or self-tanner on treatment areas for 2 weeks before treatment. As long as you apply and reapply sunscreen as directed during this time, you can be treated.
- Do not pluck, thread, wax, epilate, use hair removal cream on, or bleach treatment areas for 2 weeks before treatment.
- Please arrive at your appointment without makeup (no lipstick either), moisturizer, lotion, oil, deodorant, and any other products on the treatment areas.
- You must closely shave any areas to be treated (including the face, neck, and any thin body hairs) before your appointment (24 hours before is recommended). Failure to shave before your appointment will result in a $5 - $20 shaving fee depending on the areas needing to be shaved. If you cannot reach your upper back or the back of your neck, we will shave these areas for you at no additional cost.
Laser Post-Care
Laser Pre-Care
Laser Pre-Care
- Do not apply AHAs (glycolic acid, etc.), BHAs (salicylic acid, etc.), niacin amide, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C, Retin-A, or retinol to treatment areas for 7 days after treatment.
- No chemical peels or microneedling on treatment areas for 2 weeks after treatment.
- No Botox or fillers in treatment areas for 2 weeks after treatment.
- No direct sun exposure, tanning beds, or self-tanner on treatment areas for 2 weeks after treatment. As long as you apply and reapply sunscreen as directed during this time, you should be fine.
- No hot water, strenuous exercise, saunas, or anything else that might increase your body temperature for 24 hours post-treatment.
- No swimming for 24 hours post-treatment.
- Do not apply products containing alcohol or scented products to treated areas for 5 hours post-treatment. These products can be applied 5 hours after treatment if they do not irritate the skin when applied.
- Do not exfoliate treated areas for 48 hours post-treatment.
- Most hairs start shedding 7 days post-treatment for up to 3 weeks post-treatment. You can exfoliate treated areas weekly beginning 7 days post-treatment to help remove dead hairs. You can also pull out dead hairs painlessly with your fingers beginning 7 days post-treatment. The hairs on the lips of the Brazilian can take up to 2 weeks to begin shedding.
- Redness, swelling, itching, and stinging are normal for up to 3 days post-treatment. If it is bothersome, you can apply cold compress, aloe vera gel, Vaseline, or hydrocortisone cream.
- Only shave or trim between treatments.