LASER HAIR REMOVAL PRE AND POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Laser hair removal can’t be performed on skin that has been treated with self-tanning products or spray tans. You must wait at least two weeks after the use of self-tanning products or receiving a spray tan before laser hair removal can be performed on the skin.
• You must shave the hair of the body part to be treated 1-2 days prior to treatment. If you can’t shave yourself please advise our staff prior to treatment as extra appointment time must be scheduled. Our fee is $50 per area that must be shaved in the office per occurrence.
• Please do not wax, pluck, or use depilatories during your treatment series of laser hair reduction.
• Please avoid sun exposure for 1 to 2 weeks prior to treatment, and use at least SPF 30 daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UVA rays. Do not use self-tanning products for 1 to 2 weeks prior to and/or post-treatment. Please discontinue the use of Tretinoin-type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) or Hydroquinone at least 2 or 3 days prior to treatment.
• Medications that are sun-sensitive will also make your skin more sensitive to the laser. Please disclose any medications that you may be taking prior to treatment. If you have a history of cold sores we recommend beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or a similar medication no later than the day prior to your laser hair treatment.
• Please notify the office if you have a cold sore, acne, any open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness prior to your treatment. Longevity of Botox and fillers done any time within 6 months prior to face treatment may be affected. Botox done within 2 weeks prior to treatment is not recommended.

REMEMBER – Laser hair reduction is never 100%. Industry standard is 75 to 90% reduction in the presence of hair. Not all hair will be destroyed. Hormones can cause hair to grow back.