Laser Hair Removal
LASER HAIR REMOVAL CANNOT BE PERFORMED IF YOU
• are pregnant or lactating
• have tanned skin or recently sun exposed skin, spray tan or use of a tanning bed (within 2 weeks prior to treatment) resulting in a tan
• applied photo-sensitizing topical medications or taken oral photo-sensitizing medications
• have an active infection or breakout in the treatment area
• have used Isotretinoin (Accutane®) in the past 6 months
• have tanned skin or recently sun exposed skin, spray tan or use of a tanning bed (within 2 weeks prior to treatment) resulting in a tan
• applied photo-sensitizing topical medications or taken oral photo-sensitizing medications
• have an active infection or breakout in the treatment area
• have used Isotretinoin (Accutane®) in the past 6 months
PRE
• discontinue any photo-sensitive oral medications, such as antibiotics, for 2 wks prior
• shave the entire area to be treated prior to treatment
• laser hair removal cannot be performed on tanned skin / “tan” skin is as follows:
recently sun exposed skin or use of a tanning bed (within 2 wks prior to treatment) resulting
in a tan, avoid spray tan for a minimum of 2 wks prior to treatment
• laser hair removal cannot be treated directly over tattooed areas
• do not tweeze, pluck or wax the area to be treated prior to treatment
• shave the entire area to be treated prior to treatment
• laser hair removal cannot be performed on tanned skin / “tan” skin is as follows:
recently sun exposed skin or use of a tanning bed (within 2 wks prior to treatment) resulting
in a tan, avoid spray tan for a minimum of 2 wks prior to treatment
• laser hair removal cannot be treated directly over tattooed areas
• do not tweeze, pluck or wax the area to be treated prior to treatment
POST
• avoid extended UV exposure for 7 days post-treatment
• if blisters occur, do not puncture / if skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed
• tylenol is recommended for post-treatment discomfort
• avoid additional laser treatments/chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 wks after
• using a broad spectrum spf 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and is recommended
ongoing for maintenance
• exfoliate treated areas to minimize risk of ingrown hairs
• for best results, this treatment is recommended in a series of 6-8 treatments, spaced
4-6 weeks apart
• if blisters occur, do not puncture / if skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed
• tylenol is recommended for post-treatment discomfort
• avoid additional laser treatments/chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 wks after
• using a broad spectrum spf 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and is recommended
ongoing for maintenance
• exfoliate treated areas to minimize risk of ingrown hairs
• for best results, this treatment is recommended in a series of 6-8 treatments, spaced
4-6 weeks apart
If you have any additional questions or concerns please call us at 602-952-8446
