Laser Treatments | Education
Pre-Procedure:
No prolonged sun exposure 2 weeks prior to treatment
Arrive to your appointment with clean, freshly shaved skin
Post-Procedure:
Redness & bumps after your treatment are normal (You can use a cold compress for comfort, aloe gel, &/or hydrocortisone)
Treated hair may not shed for several weeks
The day of treatment: Avoid irritation, friction, & sweating, no strenuous activity
No spray tans/prolonged sun exposure to the treated area for 2 weeks prior to treatment (this includes tanning beds)
No waxing, sugaring, electrolysis, tweezing in between treatments - shaving is OK
Hydrocortisone is OK to use as needed for irritation & itching
Oral antihistamine if redness, irritation, or swelling continues
Laser Hair Removal
IPL
Pre-Procedure:
No prolonged sun exposure 2 weeks prior to treatment
Arrive to your appointment with clean, freshly shaved skin
Post-Procedure:
Apply cold compress, if needed
Normal responses: Feels like you have a sunburn, dark spots get darker, face will appear more red
Makeup is OK after
Continue normal skincare routine
Laser Veins
Pre-Procedure:
No prolonged sun exposure 2 weeks prior to treatment
Arrive to your appointment with clean, freshly shaved skin
Post-Procedure:
OK to apply: Cool compress, topical hydrocortisone, SPF
Things to avoid: Exercise for 72 hours, increased blood pressure for 3-5 days, hot showers, steam, & saunas
Purpura (purple-colored spots/patches on the skin) may occur & typically resolve within 14 days
For spider veins on legs; sleep with legs elevated for 3-5 days, compression stockings recommended
Should have gradual fading over weeks to months
Benign Pigmented Lesions
Pre-Procedure:
No prolonged sun exposure 2 weeks prior to treatment
Arrive to your appointment with clean, freshly shaved skin
Post-Procedure:
Brown spot should darker & get red, form a crust, then slough off (Crust should resolve with 1-2 weeks, do NOT pick this!)
Can apply aquaphor to treated areas