Pre and Post Care Instructions


 

Pre-Care Instructions:

  • Avoid sun, tanning beds or the use for self tanning creams for 3 weeks prior to treatment.
  • Use SPF 30 sunblock in any treatment areas for 3 weeks prior to treatment
  • Avoid products that contain retinol, glycolics, salicylic acid,withc hazel,benzoyl peroxides, alcohol, vitamin C
  • Do not use any steroid, anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen,aleve, motrin) 24 hours before treatment

****Shave the area that you are going to have treated one day prior to treatment (yes, this means your face and genital area)


Post-Care Instructions:

  • A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected, lasting 2-24 hours but can persist for up to 72 hours. Redness and mild swelling may accompany this but it usually resolves in 2-3 days
  • Apply cooling to the treatment area for 10-15 minutes every hour for the next 4 hours as needed. You may take Advil/Motrin or Tylenol to treat mild discomfort.


Until redness has resolved, avoid the following:

  • applying cosmetics to treated areas
  • swimming, hot tubs, jacuzzis, saunas
  • intense physical activities
  • sun exposure
  • aggressive scrubbing or exfoliating


Bathe or shower as usual


Appearance of hair growth or stubble may continue for 7-30 days after treatment. This is not new growth, but treated hairs being expelled from the skin.


Do not pick or pluck hairs or hyperpigmentation may result.


Recommended Hair Treatment follow-up Treatment Intervals:

  • Face: 4 weeks
  • Arms/underarms: 4-6 weeks
  • Bikini line: 4-6 weeks
  • Back: 8-10 weeks
  • Legs: 8-10 weeks
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