Laser Hair Removal Pre and Post-Treatment Care

Laser Hair Removal Pre and Post - Treatment Care

Learn to Care for Your Skin Before and After Hair Removal

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
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
Client should not perform any physical activity that increases body temperature or blood pressure within 2 hours before and after treatments
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

Avoid UV exposure 7 days prior to your treatment
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, Differing 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
If you have Botox or dermal fillers in the area to be treated, wait 14 days after injection
Boots may not be worn immediately after leg treatments

What to Expect From Your Treatment?

Clients with red, grey or blonde hair, in the area to be treated, should consult with a Spoiled
Laser technician prior to receiving treatments, as the laser is less effective on these hair colors
During your treatment, you can expect slight discomfort, similar to a rubber-band snap on your skin. An over-the-counter numbing cream is available for purchase.
Consult with your laser technician if you have questions
You should experience slight redness, bumps, and swelling in the treated area for up to 72 hours. If these conditions persist, topical creams such as aloe, calamine or hydrocortisone may be applied

Avoid any additional laser treatments or chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 weeks post-treatment or until healing has occurred
Use of a broad spectrum UVA / UVB SPF 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and is recommended ongoing for maintenance of results
If you experience any side effects such as hypo or hyperpigmentation, prolonged redness or swelling, histamine reaction, or blistering, call or come in for instructions on treatment
To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your technician
Be advised, clients may not bring children under 16 to their appointments

Post-Treatment Care

Avoid extended UV exposure for 7 days post-treatment
If blisters occur, do not puncture. If skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed
Tylenol is recommended for post-treatment discomfort
You may apply cool towels, ice packs or aloe vera to alleviate discomfort due to heat
Avoid using seat warmers immediately after treatment
To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended by your technician
Exfoliate treated areas to minimize the risk of ingrown hairs

Avoid any additional laser treatments or chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 weeks post-treatment or until healing has occurred
Use of a broad spectrum UVA / UVB SPF 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and is recommended ongoing for maintenance of results
If you experience any side effects such as hypo or hyperpigmentation, prolonged redness or swelling, histamine reaction, or blistering, call or come in for instructions on treatment

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The best way to minimize the risk of side effects is to avoid UV exposure for 7 days pre and post-treatment
Avoid sunburns or tans for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment
Avoid sunless tanning products for 7 days before treatment
Provide your technician with an accurate and up-to-date medical history in order to receive safe and effective treatments
Side effects are uncommon but may include; hyperpigmentation (darkening of skin), hypopigmentation (loss of skin pigmentation), mild to moderate burns or blisters, permanent skin discoloration, temporary redness, follicular edema (little pink or red puffiness and small bumps like “goosebumps”), swelling and itching in the treated area, hives, rashes, bruising, and lack of desired results
Clients who are pregnant cannot be treated
Technicians cannot treat over tattoos
If you have epilepsy, Spoiled Laser is unable to provide treatment