Pre-Treatment Guidelines for Optimal Results
- Shaving Preparation
- Shave the treatment area at least 12-24 hours before your scheduled treatment.
- Sun Avoidance:
- Stay sun-free 4-6 weeks before and after treatment.
- Follow healthcare provider sun exposure recommendations.
- Medications and Skincare Products:
- Stop topical medications and skincare products 35 days before treatment as advised.
- Hair Removal:
- Avoid bleaching, plucking, or waxing hair 4-6 weeks before treatment.
- Consider antiviral therapy if a history of herpes simplex virus.
- Skin Preparation for Tan/Dark Skin:
- Start a bleaching regimen 4-6 weeks before treatment for tan or darker skin.
- Recent Tanning Alert:
- Don’t treat recently tanned skin. Wait until natural fading occurs to avoid white spots post-treatment.
- Self-Tanning Products:
- Discontinue one week before treatment. Remove any residual self-tanner before your appointment.
Post-Treatment Care Guide
- Immediate Aftercare:
- Expect redness and swelling of each hair follicle in the treated area, lasting up totwo hours or longer.
- Sunburn-like sensation is normal; For prolonged inflammation or itching, use Betamethasone or recommended anti-inflammatory cream, and consider an antihistamine like Telfast.
- opical Soothing:
- Apply a soothing skin care product, such as aloe vera gel, if desired.
- akeup Application:
- You can use makeup immediately post-treatment, as long as the skin is not irritated.
- Sun Protection:
- Avoid sun exposure to minimize the risk of hyperpigmentation.
- Apply sunblock (SPF 30+) at all times throughout your treatment course.
- Skin Care Caution:
- Refrain from picking or scratching the treated skin.
- Avoid using other hair removal treatments (waxing, electrolysis, tweezing) for 4-6 weeks; shaving is recommended.
- Hair Shedding:
- Between 10-21 days after treatment, shedding of treated hair may occur, resembling new growth.
- Gently clean or remove shed hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet cloth or Loofa sponge.
- nderarm Care:
- After underarm treatment, consider using powder instead of deodorant for 24 hours to reduce skin irritation.
- Bathing Guidelines:
- No bathing restrictions, but treat the skin gently for the first 42 hours, as if you had a sunburn.
- Follow-up and Maintenance:
- Return to the clinic or call for an appointment at the first sign of hair regrowth.
- Hair regrowth varies; expect 4-6 weeks for the upper body and possibly 2-3 months for the lower body.
- New hair growth will not occur for AT LEAST three weeks after treatment.
