At Spoiled Laser, we ensure that our clients are aware of the necessary skin care tips before and after their laser hair removal procedure.
Please browse through the information we’ve put together for you.
Pre-Treatment Care
- The area to be treated must be clean-shaven. Unshaven clients will be rescheduled
- Avoid UV exposure 7 days prior to your treatment
- Clients who are sunburned or tan must wait 2 weeks before being treated to avoid additional skin damage
- Avoid sunless tanning products 7 days prior to your treatment. It is recommended that you exfoliate the area to remove any residual color
- If applicable, apply numbing cream 30 to 40 minutes prior to your treatment. All products must be completely removed prior to treatment
- Clients should come to appointments with clean skin in the area to be treated
- Avoid chemical peels and other laser procedures in the area to be treated for 2 weeks prior and two weeks after your laser treatment
- Avoid all alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy products (AHA / BHA), hydroquinone, retinols / retinoids, Tazorac, Differin for 7 days before treatment
- Clients with any abnormal lesions, moles or spots on the area to be treated must be cleared by medical practitioner prior to treatment
- Clients must stop waxing, tweezing and chemical epilation 3 weeks prior to treatment
If you are prone to cold sores, take an anti-viral medication (such as Valtrex) prior to your treatment. Clients with active cold sores may not be treated - Clients who have used Accutane, or similar products, within the last 6 months cannot have laser hair removal treatments
- Client should not perform any physical activity that increases body temperature or blood pressure within 2 hours before and after treatments
- If you have Botox or dermal fillers in the area to be treated, wait 14 days after injection
- Antibiotics may increase photosensitivity. We recommend that you check with your personal physician prior to receiving laser treatments if you are taking a long-term antibiotic. If you become ill and begin taking an antibiotic, you will need to be off of the medication for 7 days before laser treatment
- Boots may not be worn immediately after leg treatments
