Laser Hair Removal Treatment Protocol

Laser Hair Removal Treatment Protocol

PRE-TREATMENT ADVICE TO PATIENT:

* Avoid tanning for 4-6 weeks before ANY treatment.
* Use a sunscreen when you do go out in the sun.
* Do not wax or have an electrolysis treatment for 6 weeks before treatment. You want to have plenty of hair present in the treatment area so it will be cost effective for you.
* If your skin is dark, you may be asked to use a pre-treatment bleaching cream.
* You may shave or use a depilatory cream until treatment however, stubble should be visible on the day of treatment.
* Please be prepared to inform us of any light sensitive medication you might be using (such as antibiotics etc. - St. John Wart etc.)
* The best colors to wear when receiving body work (such as bikini line or underarms) are white, purple, or red.

POST-TREATMENT ADVICE TO PATIENT:

* Shortly after treatment areas may be tender, slightly red and/or swollen. This reaction usually disappears within a few hours. Blisters may occur in sensitive areas such as bikini line and neck areas. Oozing, crusting and scabbing may occur within 1-3 days. (This is a "worst-case" scenario!)
* Do not pick or remove scabs.
* Apply antibiotic ointment (Polysporin, Bactroban, Fucidin, Hydrocortisone) twice daily until healed. The area will heal in 5-7 days. If you experience itching, antihistamines such as Benadryl may be taken 1-3 days if required.
* For the first 2-3 days apply an ice pack for 15 minutes a few times a day if you have swelling. Many people do not experience this.
* Talk with me about your questions or concerns regarding make-up.
* After each treatment avoid sun for 2 months and use sun screen of SPF 30 or higher.
* Be gentle with your skin. Treat it as if you have just received a mild sunburn. Feel free to bath and shower as usual, but be kind to your skin - no abrasive scrubbing.

Note: Stubble representing dead hair being shed from the hair follicle will appear within a day or two of treatment. 10-20 days from the treatment date the treated hair should fall out.