Preparing for Laser Hair Removal
Shave your treatment area at least 24 hours before your appointment. Coming to your appointment with hair will make the session more painful than necessary.
For the best results, it's crucial to avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, or artificial creams and lotions for at least 2-4 weeks before your appointment. Sunburned or tanned skin cannot be treated. Please note that there may be a same-day cancellation fee.
Skin should be clean of makeup, moisturizers, lotions, and oils before your appointment.
Avoid physical activities that increase body temperature for at least 2 hours before your appointment.
If you have started taking any new medications since your last treatment, please let us know. Some medicines cause photosensitivity, and your treatment may need to be rescheduled.
What To Expect At Your Appointment
When you start your sessions, you will receive a pair of laser goggles to protect your eyes. Keeping these on for the whole session is essential since the laser reflects into the entire room, even if you're not looking directly at it.
We will assess your skin to determine which laser setting is specifically safe and effective for you. Numbers vary through all laser machines. Please trust that we will provide you with the best setting and individualized treatment plan. As your hair becomes thinner and lighter with ongoing treatments, we will increase the laser levels to ensure ongoing optimal results.
We will first complete a test spot for you to ensure that the laser is on the right setting for you and your pain tolerance.
If the treatment becomes intolerable, please let us know at any point in time so that the settings can be altered for your comfort. *There is a misconception that “if it’s hurting, it's working.” This is not entirely true. Even if you don’t feel anything, the laser is still doing its job.
How to Get the Most from your Treatment
After your session, we will apply aloe vera and sunscreen to the treatment area for your benefit and safety. Please continue applying sunscreen (SPF 30+) to the area for at least seven days post-treatment.
Mild redness and swelling of the hair follicles, known as perifollicular edema, may occur. This is a normal reaction and should subside within 24 hours to a few days. You can use a cold compress to soothe the skin, and rest assured, these effects are temporary.
It's crucial to avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 14 days post-treatment. Direct exposure to the sun or a tanning bed can lead to hypo or hyperpigmentation, which can be permanent. Your vigilance and caution during this period are key to the success of your sessions.
Avoid strenuous activities, saunas, hot tubs, hot showers, and tight clothing on the same day as your treatment. You can do that the following day.
If redness, swelling, or itching continues, you may apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to the area or take an oral antihistamine.
Post-treatment, the hairs under your skin will eventually grow out and then “fall out.” Please note that all hairs have different growth cycles; some may fall out, and others may not. Our goal is that all hair will be damaged on some level by the third or fourth session. Try not to pick at the skin or the hairs and allow them to fall out independently. Gentle exfoliation a week after your treatment will help the shedding process.
Please book your next appointment following your treatment. This will help ensure you keep up with your treatments, giving you the best results!