What do i need to do before and after my laser session?
PRE Treatment
POST Treatment
POST Treatment
- The most important rule when doing a course of laser hair removal sessions is to avoid any kind of sun exposure, use of self-tanners (including spray tans), and solariums. Avoid direct sun exposure, solarium & tanning drugs for minimum 2 weeks before a session.
- Facial Laser: No laser resurfacing and chemical peels over the area to be treated (4 weeks), Skin Needling and lighter Peels (2 weeks), Anti-Wrinkle injections (2 weeks), Fillers (4-6 weeks).
- Do not wax, thread or pluck the targeted area (4-6 weeks). The use of shaving is fine.
- Do not use Retinol vitamin A or Hydroquinone whitening agent/ cream (3 days)
- Shave the area thoroughly (12-24 hours prior) this will promote a stronger current in the laser which will mean better results.
- Avoid high intensity activities, spas or sanuas in the hours prior to your sessions (to reduce heat).
POST Treatment
POST Treatment
POST Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure or solariums during the course of treatments and use sunblock SPF50.
- Redness and slight follicular swelling can be a common effect for some hours to a couple of days after treatment. This is a natural response due to the heat, apply Aleo Vera Gel and cool packs if needed.
- Avoid high intensity exercise, tight clothing, hot showers or baths, saunas and swimming in pools or spas, scented lotions and perfumes on the skin (24hours).
- Shedding process... You will notice over the next couple of days weeks the hairs in the treated area may have the appearance of stubble. This is the old hair follicle coming out, to assist the shedding of hair, gently rubbing with a warm washcloth or using a mild exfoliant. (Do not exfoliate for 5 days after your laser treatment.)
- You are able to shave any unwanted hair in-between treatments, but avoid waxing, plucking, threading or bleaching the area.
- Facial Laser: Avoid active ingredient Retinol A, AHA’s (1-2 weeks). Avoid facials (5 days). Avoid Microdermabrasion, laser skin treatments, chemical peels over area (2-3 weeks).