Health & safety guidelines
New Clients
Please read our clinic’s Treatment Protocols: Essential Guidelines for a Smoother Experience
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Clinic protocols promote safety and comfort for everyone. They include hygiene, visitors, and privacy. Adherence prevents infection, protects privacy, and fosters a respectful atmosphere. Reading protocols before appointments ensures safety, workflow efficiency, communication, and a welcoming environment. Reviewing protocols in advance leads to a smoother, satisfying experience.
Before your appointment
Avoid Sun Expose
Keep treatment area out of the sun 2 weeks prior to the appointment
Tanning beds, self tanners, and sunburnt skin can lead to discoloration after laser treatment
Apply sunscreen daily if treated area cannot be kept away from sun
NO Plucking OR Waxing
Refrain from these hair removal techniques 4-6 weeks before appointment and between sessions
The follicle must be present for the laser to find a pigmented pathway to travel down
Shave the Area
A close shave prior to treatment is required as it critically decreases the chance of a burn incident
Review Medications
Please inform the laser specialist of all medications currently being taken, oral and topical, as some increase the skin’s photosensitivity- this will ensure safe and appropriate treatment
Photosensitive drugs can cause reactions in the skin’s dermis layer- depending on skin type and medication taken.
Generic names that increase photosensitivity include acne medications, anti-depressants, and antihistamines, oral contraceptives, most antibiotics, and anti-cancer drugs.
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Remove Makeup and Creams
Topicals such as makeup, lotion, ointment, deodorant, etc. can reduce effectiveness of the laser treatment
After your appointment
Immediately after laser hair removal, redness and bumps at the treatment area is normal. It may feel like a sun burn for a few hours. If needed, use a cold compress. Any crusting, apply antibiotic cream. Some physicians recommend aloe vera gel or some other after sunburn treatment such as, Desitin. People with darker skin types may experience more discomfort than people with lighter skin types and may require longer usage of aloe vera gel or an antibiotic cream.
Makeup may be used after the treatment, unless there is epidermal blistering. It is recommended to use new makeup to reduce the possibility of infection. Be sure to wear moisturizer on under your makeup. In fact, moisturizer will help exfoliate the dead hair from the follicle, so use moisturizer frequently and freely on the treated area. Any moisturizer without alpha-hydroxy acids is recommended.
Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds or self-tanning lotions to reduce the chance of dark or light spots for 2 months. Use sunscreen SPF 25 or higher at all times throughout the treatment and for the following 1-2 months.
Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin, this may cause scarring. DO NOT USE any other hair removal methods except shaving or products on the treated area during the course of your laser treatments, as it will prevent you from achieving your best results.
Shower with lukewarm water after the laser treatments, use soap, deodorant, etc. The treated area may be washed gently with a mild soap. Skin should be patted dry and NOT rubbed. You may apply deodorant after 24 hours.
Avoid hot tubs or saunas while skin is red(1-2days).
No strenuous exercise for 24 hours after the treatment, this will aggravate the redness and swelling.
Hair re-growth occurs at different rates on different areas of the body. New hair growth will not occur for at least three weeks after treatment.
Call the office with any questions or concerns you may have after the treatment.
Please note:
Stubbles, representing dead hair being shed from the hair follicle, will appear within 5-30 days from the treatment date. This is normal and is not new hair growth. It will fall out quickly, or you can help the hair exfoliate by gently wiping with a washcloth.