LASER HAIR REMOVAL PRE & POST TREATMENT INFORMATION

4 Weeks Before Your Appointment

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners.
  • If you arrive with a tan or a sunburn, we may need to reschedule.

2 Weeks Before Your Appointment:

• Avoid using any Retin-A products in the treatment area.

24 Hours Before Your Appointment:

• Shave the treatment area.
  • We can do minor touch-ups, but please shave large areas at home before you arrive.
  • Do not wax, tweeze, or use hair removal creams at any time during treatment.

Day of Your Appointment

• Don’t wear makeup or skincare products on the treatment area.
  • Any products on the skin must be thoroughly removed before treatment begins.
• If using a prescribed numbing cream:
  • Apply a pea-sized amount to the treatment area 60–90 minutes before your appointment.
  • Used sparingly and only on specific areas.
  • Numbing cream should not be applied to multiple large areas on the same day and may only be applied to one of the following areas:
    • Thighs (both)
    • Lower legs (both)
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Arms (both)
  • If you have applied numbing cream to any of the above areas, don’t use on any other body area on the same day.
    • Other areas not requiring numbing cream may be treated on the same day.
    • Don’t cover the area where numbing cream was applied with gauze, tape, or any kind of dressing.
    • This prescription should last for most or all of your treatments.
    • Pregnant and nursing mothers can’t use numbing cream.
    • Let us know if you have any pre-existing heart conditions
• Attire:
  • Most procedures allow you to keep some or all clothing on.
  • If you need to take your clothes off for your procedure, we will provide you a gown.
  • If your bikini line is being treated, please wear a narrow-cut panty or swimsuit.
• Arrival:
  • Please arrive on time for your appointment.
    • We reserve the right to reschedule your appointment if you are late or haven’t followed the pre-treatment instructions
  • Please note that children are not allowed in the laser rooms.

What to Expect:

• The hair shedding process takes 14 days on average.

For Best Results:

• Use SPF 30+ sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide daily.
• Exfoliate skin after any redness and tenderness has subsided.
• Follow a good skincare regimen.

For 24-48 Hours After Your Treatment:

• Do not use Retin-A or other products that can cause skin irritation.
  • If your skin is irritated after treatment, wait until it returns to normal to resume Retin-A use.
• Do not expose your skin to hot water, hot tubs, swimming pools, saunas, or other surroundings that cause skin to flush.
• Avoid intense exercise that can cause sweating or flushing in the treatment area.
• Do not shave the treatment area.

In Between Treatments:

• Avoid any other skincare procedures in the treatment area.
• Avoid using Retin-A or other products that can cause skin irritation.
  • Stop using these products for at least two weeks prior to your next treatment.
• Avoid direct sun exposure for a minimum of four weeks prior to your next treatment.
• Do not tweeze, wax, or use hair removal creams.

If You Experience Redness or Sensitivity:

• Mild redness and a sunburn-like sensation are normal.
• Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed for discomfort.
• Apply Vitamin E or Aloe Vera to soothe the treatment area.
• Use hydrocortisone cream if itching occurs

If Symptoms Last More Than 48 Hours:

• Call the clinic to speak with a medical professional.
• If your symptoms worsen or you’re experiencing symptoms other than the ones listed above, call the clinic to speak to a medical professional.
  • If it’s outside of normal business hours, call our after-hours medical care hotline at 913.676.7341 to speak with an on-call medical professional.