Prior to After Treatment
• Do not pluck, wax, use a depilatory or undergo electrolysis in the areas you wish to have treated 6 weeks prior to treatment. Shaving is fine.
• If you have a history of Herpes Simplex Virus or cold sores, you must pre-medicate one day prior to treatment to prevent further outbreaks.
• We will not be able to treat you if you have an active cold sore, if you have an outbreak please call our office and we will gladly reschedule your appointment.
• Please remove any make-up, lotion, body oil, perfume and jewelry prior to your appointment.
After Treatment
• Some redness and swelling in the area is normal after treatment and may feel similar to a sunburn. This should resolve within several hours to several days after treatment.
• Applying ice packs or cool compresses will help with any discomfort.
• Gently clean area twice daily with a mild cleanser.
• Avoid irritants (glycolics, acids, retinoids, etc.) for 7 days after treatment.
• Apply sunscreen daily. It should be at least SPF 30 protects UVA/UVB and contains the physical blockers zinc oxide and titanium oxide.
• If needed, the only other acceptable hair removal method in between treatments is shaving.
• It may take 1-3 weeks for the dead hairs to shed out of the follicles.
• It is rare to develop blistering, if this happens, do not pop open the blister. Clean with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide diluted with ½ water. Then apply Bacitracin ointment or petroleum jelly and cover with a band aide or a non stick telpha pad and call our office so we can evaluate you.
