Treatment Contraindications:
• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have open sores in the treatment area, or if have been on isotretinoin (sometimes known as Accutane) in the past 6 months.

Laser Scheduling Reminders:
• Laser Hair removal typically takes around 4-6 treatments for noticeable spaced out approximately every 4-6 weeks.
• Inform us if you have a history of cold sores or herpes in the area treated (laser light can activate herpes infections). Be sure to take your medication for cold sores the morning of the appointment if you have a history of cold sores. You will need a prescription from your physician prior to the day of the appointment.
• Inform us of any change in your health since the last visit (including pregnancy/breastfeeding).

Pre-Treatment Care Instructions:
• Do not wax, tweeze, color, bleach, use depilatory creams or have electrolysis on the treatment area for at least 4 weeks before and throughout the entire course of your treatments. Shaving
and clipping is permitted as often as desired.
▪ The patient should be instructed to shave 1-2 days before treatment, no waxing or depilatory creams
• Patients should not be tan for any laser or light procedures and should not have been exposed to the sun, tanning beds, or used self-action tanners for 2 weeks before the procedure. Tanning introduces an increased risk for pigmentation changes. Tanning after laser treatments is also discouraged for 2 weeks.
• Avoid neurotoxin injections (Botox, Jeuveau, Dysport, Xeomin, etc.) at least 1 week prior and 1 week after treatment, and avoid dermal fillers at least 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after treatment.
• The patient should arrive for treatment with clean skin. There should be no lotion, make-up, perfume, powder or bath/shower oil present on the skin in the area to be treated. Arrive to your laser appointment without any jewelry, makeup, moisturizers, lipstick, or other skincare products
at the anticipated treatment site if able.
• Discontinue use of Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Tretinoin, Tazorac, glycolic acids, Vitamin C products, skin rejuvenating products, and any other potential irritants 2 days prior to treatment.
• Notify us if you have tattoos or permanent makeup in the areas being treated, as the tattoos can be affected by laser light.

▪ A topical anesthetic should be used only as directed by a physician and only if necessary.
▪ Areas of dental crowns, caps, braces, or other metal dental implants may be more sensitive to treatment and the clinician may use dental rolls, gauze or a tongue depressor to isolate the area and make the treatment more comfortable.

Post-Treatment Care Instructions:
• Apply your sunscreen the day after treatment and re-apply every 2 hours for incidental sun exposure such as driving.
• The hairs that are eliminated from the treated area will gradually work themselves out; this can take 3-4 weeks. Do not pick or scratch the treated areas. If you are experiencing ingrown hairs, a gentle exfoliator may be used in between treatments.
• Avoid extreme temperatures of heat for 24 hours post treatment (i.e. Jacuzzi, hot showers etc.)
• Do not shave the treated area until the skin is completely healed.
• Treatment area should be gently washed daily with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser.
• If there is incidental blistering, the blister should be left alone or treated with Vaseline ointment.
• Redness or a sunburn sensation may occur after treatment. Typically, this only lasts a few hours.

Redness and Bumps are normal. Immediately after your treatment, redness and bumps at the treatment area are common; these may last up to 2 hours or longer. It is normal for the treated area to feel like a sunburn for a few hours. You should use a cold compress if the sensitivity
continues. If there is any crusting, apply an antibiotic cream. Darker pigmented skin may have more discomfort than lighter skin; may persist longer. Cleanse the area treated gently.

The treated area may be washed gently with a mild soap. Skin should be patted dry and not rubbed during the first 48 hours.

Keep the treated area clean and dry, if further redness or irritation persists, skip your makeup and moisturizer, and deodorant (for underarms) until the irritation has subsided.

Dead hairs will begin to shed 5-30 days after your treatment. Stubble, representing dead hair being shed from the hair follicle, will appear within 5-30 days from the treatment date. that is normal and they will fall out quickly. Exfoliate to speed up hair shedding. Anywhere from 5-30 days after the treatment, shedding of the hair may occur and this may appear as new hair growth. It is not new hair growth, but the dead hair pushing its way out of the follicle. You can help the hair come out by washing with a washcloth or exfoliating Cloth & shaving.

Avoid the sun. Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of dark or light spots for 2 months. Always use sunscreen (spf 25 or higher) throughout the treatment period and for 1-2 months following.

Do not pick/scratch/wax/thread/tweeze the area. Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin. do not use any other hair removal methods or products, other than shaving, on the treated area during the course of your laser treatments, as it will prevent you from achieving the best results.

Hair growth varies. Occasionally, redness may last several days. You may experience some mild swelling, redness and crusting after treatment that can last up to 5 days, and longer in rare cases.