Laser Hair Removal Post Care Instructions

Pre-Treatment Guidelines

Shave all areas to be treated unless your hairs are very sparse and patchy.
Notify the laser technician if you are presently suntanned.
Do not bleach hair 1 week prior to treatment.
Do not wax or tweeze the hair 4-6 weeks prior to treatment and once laser hair removal treatments have started.

Treated areas may be pink and swollen for several hours.
You may notice dark specs on the skin immediately post treatment - this will fade gradually on its own.
The hair follicle may appear inflamed for 1-2 days.
Rarely, there is crusting or blistering. Notify the clinic if this occurs and apply Polysporin ointment to the area should this occur.
Rarely, brown discolouration (hyperpigmentation) occurs after treatment. Notify the clinic if this occurs.
Very rarely, there may be increased hair growth along the jaw line.

Cool compresses will help reduce swelling.
Avoid Retinol, acids, and vitamin C products on the treated skin for 1 day.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, and apply a sunblock (SPF 45 or higher) daily.
If you have a problem with ingrown hairs, the physician may prescribe a topical medication.