Pre-operative Laser Hair Removal Instruction

 

6 weeks before laser treatment

Waxing, plucking or electrolysis of areas to be treated should not be performed for at least six weeks before laser treatment.

Any degree of suntan will make the laser treatment less effective and increase your chances of having adverse effects such as blisters and/or scars. It is absolutely necessary that you protect the area with a sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays (SPF 15-30) before going outside.

Shaving and depilatory creams may be used.

Avoid using sunless tanning products.

1 day before laser treatment

Individuals with a history of herpes simplex (cold sores or genital herpes) should start taking oral anti-viral medications if the upper lip, chin or bikini areas will be treated.

Day of laser treatment

Areas to be treated should be clean. Make-up and moisturizers should be removed with soap or alcohol before treatment.

Shave the area to be treated either the night before or the morning of your treatment.

The procedure may feels like small pins and needles. You may request that a topical anesthetic be used.

If doing treatment to match specific clothing, please bring or wear them to your treatment visit (swimsuits, etc.).