PRE AND POST CARE FOR LASER HAIR REDUCTION AND PHOTOFACIALS

Using care to prepare for your laser hair removal and Photofacial treatments is important for best results. Please use the following pre care and post care.

PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASER HAIR REDUCTION AND PHOTOFACIALS

• Avoid the sun for 4-6 weeks before and after the treatment

• Avoid electrolysis, plucking, and or waxing for 6 weeks prior to treatment

• If you have a history of herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy must be started the day before treatment and continued one week after treatment.

• The use of tanning creams, tanning beds, or bronzers must be discontinued before and during treatments

POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASER HAIR REDUCTION AND PHOTOFACIALS

• Immediately after treatment there may be erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) at the treatment site. This usually lasts 2 hours or longer. The erythema may last up to 10 days. The treatment area may feel like a sunburn for a few hours after the treatment, but it will subside.

• Apply ice as needed.

• Hydrocortisone may be used for 3-5 days post treatment.

• No heat, such as saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, extremely hot showers, or strenuous activities. No prolonged heat for a minimum of 48 hours post treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure to avoid hypo-pigmentation and hyper-pigmentation.

• Avoid picking or scratching the treated areas. Please do not use any hair removal products or similar treatments (ie electrolysis, plucking, and/or waxing), as those will disturb the hair follicle. Shaving is permitted.

• Up to 2 weeks post treatment you will notice shedding of the treated hair. This is not new growth. You can clean and remove the hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet cloth.

• Treat your skin gently for at least 24 hours after your treatment.