PREPARING FOR LASER TREATMENTS
What To do Before your Laser Treatment
6 months before:
- Avoid Accutane
4 months before:
- Avoid photosensitive medications (i.e. Anti-biotic, Doxycycline, Tricyclic antidepressants, Quinidine, Amiodarone, St. John Wort etc.)
- Avoid Strong sun exposure, tanning beds, self tanner such as creams or spray.
6 weeks before:
- Avoid waxing, plucking, using depilatory (hair removal cream) or other hair removal practices.
- Discontinue bleaching your hair in the treatment area.
2 weeks before:
- Refrain from getting Botox/ Filler on the same treatment site.
- Avoid direct sun exposure at the treatment area
- Apply sunscreen SPF 30+ daily
- No Dermal filler at the treatment site
1 week before:
- Avoid skin irritants (i.e. Products contain tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, AHA, BHA, vitamin C/L-ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.)
- Avoid Anticoagulants
24 hours before:
- For face laser hair removal, you can trim the hair with scissors or trimmer.
- For laser hair removal, ensure the treatment area is clean-shaven one day prior to your appointment. For skin that easily gets ingrown hairs, you should use a single-blade razor.
- If you have a history of Herpes Simplex Virus or cold sores, you must premeditate one day prior to treatment to prevent further outbreaks and continue for three days after. Consult with your primary care provider if needed.
Day of Treatment:
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For facial treatment: Refrain from applying makeup, lotion, cream, serum, oil, or perfume on the day of your treatment.
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For body treatment: Avoid applying body lotions, oils, perfumes, and deodorants, and remove any jewelry from the areas to be treated beforehand.
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Please inform your technician if you have ever had tattoos or cosmetic pigmentation or permanent makeup applied near the area of treatment.
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Please inform your technician if you become pregnant or you have any changes to your health history or medication since your last appointment.
