PRE TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Before Your Appointment
• It is imperative that you avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your treatment. This is a must and no exceptions will be made. 
• Tanning creams (self-tanner) should be avoided for at least 2 weeks. 
• Inform the provider if you have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year.  
• Do not tweeze, wax or epilate the area being treated for approximately 6 weeks prior to treatment. 
• The night before treatment thoroughly shave all areas to be treated; skin must be clean and free of all hair. 
The Day of Your Appointment
• If possible, arrive without creams or make-up on the treatment area. Otherwise please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment in order to clean the skin. Cleansing products are available for your convenience.  
• Allow 20 minutes to 1 hour for your appointment depending on the size of the treatment area. 
• Just prior to treatment, you will be given eye shields to wear to protect your eyes.  

POST TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

After Your Treatment
• Shortly after treatment, the treated areas may appear as swollen red bumps.  Cold compresses will be provided; you may continue to apply these compresses for your comfort over the next 24 hours.  We recommend 5-10 minute applications.  Treated areas may stay red for several days though swelling will dissipate within a few hours. 
• Treated hairs will appear as small black dots, stubble or as if still growing.  You will naturally expel these treated hairs over the next 10 – 14 days. 
• Treated areas should either be kept out of direct sun light, or sun protection is imperative after any skin laser treatment.  A broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater) should be worn on treated areas each day for 4-6 weeks post treatment.
What to Expect
• Between treatments you may continue to remove hair by shaving only.
 • Average number of treatments is 6-9 treatments when the treatment schedule is adhered to.  
•  Treatments are scheduled 4-5 weeks apart. 
•  Avoid harsh topical products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after treatment.
*Blistering and crusting are rare; however, please call us if you experience this reaction.*