PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Avoid the sun at lease 4-6 weeks before laser hair removal treatment. Do not get any sun on areas you are treating until you are sure you are finished with laser hair removal treatment. Once the healthcare provider advises it enjoy the sun
. Pigmented cells in you skin compete with melanin in your hair so it is important to have your skin as light as possible before beginning laser hair removal treatment.
2. I will ask you to stop any topical medications or skin care products 3-5 days prior to treatment to ensure there is no reaction.
3. You MUST avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing hair once you begin treatment. The are many reasons for this one being how can I know how successful the treatments are.
Waxing removes the target of the laser so you will not get a good treatment if you wax anytime once you have started laser treatment. You should not begin laser hair removal for 8 weeks after the last time you waxed any where you are looking to laser. This way all the hair will be regrown and in place to be treated with the laser.The melanin-containing hair
must be present in the follicle as it is the “target” for the laser light.
4. If you have had a history of perioral or genital herpes simplex virus, your provider may recommend prophylactic
antiviral therapy. Follow the directions for your particular antiviral medication. Please be sure to tell Karen of this problem before being treated. Laser treatment can bring on a out-break.
5. If you have a tan or have a darker skin type, a bleaching regimen may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment.
6. RECENTLY TANNED SKIN CANNOT BE TREATED! If treated within 2 weeks of active ( natural sunlight or
tanning booth) tanning, you may develop hypopigmentation (white spots) after treatment and this may not clear for
2-3 months or more.
7. The use of self- tanning skin products must be discontinued one week before treatment. Any residual self-tanner should
be removed prior to treatment.
INTRATREATMENT CARE
1. The skin is cleaned and shaved prior to treatment. The use of a topical anesthetic is optional.
2. When treating the upper lip, the teeth may be protected with moist white gauze. The gauze also serves to support the lip
during treatment, allowing a surface to push against.
3. The DCD (cryogen cooling device), will be used with the laser to cool the skin during treatment.
4 Safety considerations are important during the laser procedure. Protective eyewear will be worn by the patient and all
personnel in the treatment room during the procedure to reduce the chance of damage to the eye. In addition,your
provider will take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety.
POSTTREATMENT CARE
1. Immediately after treatment, there should be erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of each hair follicle in the
treatment site, which may last up to 2 hours, or longer. The erythema may last up to 2-3 days. The treated area will feel
like a sunburn for a few hours after treatment.
2. Your provider may use an optional cooling method after treatment to ensure your comfort.
3. A topical soothing skin care product such as aloe vera gel may be applied following treatment if desired.
4. Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation (darker pigmentation).
5. Use a sunblock (SPF 30+) at all times throughout the course of treatment.
6. Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin. Do not use any other hair removal treatment products or similar treatments
(waxing, electrolysis or tweezing) that will disturb the hair follicle in the treatment area for 4-6 weeks after the laser
treatment is performed. Shaving may be used.
7. Anywhere from 5-14 days after the treatment, shedding of the treated hair may occur and this appears as new hair
growth. This is NOT new hair growth. You can clean and remove the hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet
cloth or Loofa sponge.
8. After the axillae (underarms) are treated, you may wish to use a powder instead of a deodorant for 24 hours after the
treatment to reduce skin irritation.
10. There are no major restrictions on showers or bathing except to treat the skin gently for the first 24 hours.
11. Return to the office or call for an appointment at the first sign of the return of hair growth. This may be within 4-6
weeks for the upper body and possibly as long as 2-3 months for the lower body . Hair regrowth occurs at different
rates on different areas of the body. New hair growth will not occur for AT LEAST three weeks after treatment.
12. Call your Karen Marlise your laser hair removal provider at 727-398-4187 with any questions or concerns you may have.
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