Laser Hair Removal Care Instructions

Before Your Treatment

• Hydrate well by drinking plenty of fluids beginning 3 days before treatment.
• If you get fever blisters, start your preventive medication the day before treatment.
• Discontinue Tretinoin, Retin-A, and similar products 4 days before treatment.
• No tanning, tanning beds, or tanning creams for 2 weeks before treatment.
• No aspirin, Advil, Aleve, or similar medications for 7 days before treatment (Tylenol is OK).
• If you are on a prescribed anticoagulant, discuss with your doctor in advance.
• Bring a list of all your medications with you.
• Arrive with clean skin. No lotion, make-up, perfume, powder, oils or other products on the area to be treated.
• Please Shave the area to be treated prior to arrival.

After Your Treatment

• Expect redness, swelling, and a sunburn sensation.
• Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser twice a day and pat dry (do not scrubb).
• You may apply cool compresses as needed for comfort (Not Ice).
• You may take Tylenol as usual for discomfort.
• Do not pick or scratch the treated area.
• Keep yourself well hydrated.
• Avoid all sun exposure!
• If you go outdoors, wear sunblock with 30 to 50 SPF at all times.
• No heavy exercise for 24 hours.
• Do not apply make-up for 12 hours.