LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Pre & Post Treatment Instructions
Before Laser Hair Removal Treatment
- Avoid use of Accutane for 6-9 months prior to laser hair removal treatment.
- Avoid waxing, plucking, or depilatories for a minimum of 4 weeks.
- Wait at least 2 weeks for laser hair removal treatment if you have had a chemical peel or injections (Restylane, Botox, collagen) in the area to be treated.
- Stop use of exfoliants, such as Renova and Glycolic Acid, on area to be treated 1 week prior to laser hair removal treatment.
- Shave area before each laser hair removal treatment.
- Skin should be clean, with no lotion, make-up, deodorant, perfume, or sunscreen before laser hair removal treatment.
After Laser Hair Removal Treatment
- You may have slight redness and/or localized swelling for a few minutes up to 48 hours. Apply aloe vera or hydrocortisone cream if needed.
- Do not apply makeup to treated area for at least 3 hours.
- Avoid soaking in tubs, pools, and Jacuzzis for 48 hours.
- Do not irritate treated area chemically or mechanically for 48 hours.
- Do not pluck or wax treated areas in between laser hair removal treatments.
- Some shedding or extrusion of treated hairs will occur around 2-4 weeks following laser hair removal treatment.
- Avoid sun, direct and indirect heat, and apply sunscreen to treated area for 3 days following laser hair removal treatment.
Frequently asked questions about Laser Hair Removal
