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After laser hair removal, you may
experience a slight sunburned or “razor-burned” feeling
on the treated areas. This may last several hours. Apply
cool compresses to the area for 10 to 15 minutes each
hour for 4 or 5 hours if desired. It is better to avoid
using ice, but you may use ice water compresses.
For the next two to five days, you may develop a fine
crust over the treated area, especially where many dark
hair were treated. Keep the area clean with gentle
washing two times per day with a mild soap. Follow with
a light application of Aloe Comfrey gel (available at
the facility) if desired. Continue this regimen until
any crusting disappears. Do not use glycolic products,
exfoliation products or Retin-A for at least four to
five days before and after the treatment, and until all
crusting is gone. In addition, avoid using
antiperspirant if you had the underarms treated for 48
hours, as this will decrease the chance of clogging
pores.
If you are very sensitive to the treatment, you can take
up to 400 mg of Advil 1 hour prior to your appointment.
Also you can purchase Triple Compound Numbing Cream and
use it 30-60 min prior the treatment under supervision
of our technicians at our facility.
You will notice some singed hairs that are working up
out of the follicle. This is the shedding process that
takes place after the laser treatment, and may last more
than two weeks. You may shave area until the dark hairs
have been shed.
If you have the Herpes Virus on the areas that
are to be treated, you need to take a prescribed
medication by your physician 3 days before and 3 days
after your appointment to prevent an outbreak.
Use sun protection with SPF 30 every day while
undergoing the laser treatments. Sunblock is preferred
to sunscreen.
Self tanner should be avoided 7-10 days prior to
treatment and 24-48 hours later.
Do not wax, tweeze or use chemical depilatories
in between laser hair removal treatments.
Please, clean shave with a razor before coming
for your next appointment, unless you are told
otherwise.
Notify our technicians if you had any changes in
your health history and list all prescribed
medications.
Please call the office if you have any problems,
concerns, or if you have an area that is not healing
properly at 949.640.0531
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