LASER HAIR REMOVAL CARE SHEET
Laserbody MD’s laser hair removal treats almost any body part with the most popular treatment areas including underarms, legs, the bikini area, the upper lip, chin, and men’s backs and shoulders. Safely and effective, laser hair removal is one of the most commonly performed procedures at Laserbody M.D., providing optimal results in permanent hair removal for men and women of all skin types. Having softer and smoother skin with no more shaving or waxing is the #1 reason people choose laser hair removal today. No downtime, no surgery. No more ingrowns.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A skin patch test will be performed prior to commencing your first treatment to ensure client safety
- You may book your first treatment 24-48 hours after patch test is complete if there are no adverse reactions
- You may experience redness, swelling and/or raised bumps. This is normal
- You can expect a total minimum of 8 treatments per treatment area. More treatments may be needed based on skin type + hair density
- Face/Neck area treatment schedule: every 4-6 weeks for the first 3 to 4 treatments
- Body area treatment schedule: every 6-8 weeks for the first 3 to 4 treatments
- This treatment is not ideal or recommended for white, grey, or blonde hair as there is no pigment to be targeted by the laser
BEFORE CARE
- Clean the area’s skin to be treated. Leave your skin FREE of cosmetics, lotions, creams and perfume/colognes
- Do not epilate, pluck, wax, tweezing, bleaching, use of a depilatory or undergo electrolysis in the areas you wish to have treated 4 weeks prior to your laser hair removal treatment
- Please shave the area no sooner than 24 hours before your laser hair removal treatment
- Remember to inform the Treatment Provider of any changes to your health history or medication(s) you may be taking; including antibiotics
- Avoid wearing deodorant (for underarms treatments)
- Avoid wearing jewelry of any kind (for face/neck/Brazilian treatments)
- Wear loose comfortable clothing
- 5 – 7 days prior to your treatment, discontinue all active skin care ingredients such as:
AFTER CARE
- Some redness, swelling or small edema bumps in the area are normal after treatment and you may feel a sensation similar to a mild sunburn. This should resolve within several hours to several days after treatment
- Clean hands immediately before touching the treated area.
- Crusting and rarely, blistering may occur which typically resolve within 48-72 hours. DO NOT pick as this will cause hype/hypo pigmentation to occur
- Avoid soaking in hot tubs or hot baths, as well as, saunas and steam rooms for 48 hours after your laser hair removal as bacteria in them can cause infection
- Do exfoliate the area treated, 1 week after treatment to help prevent ingrown hairs. We recommend using Skinceuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub
- Always use a medical grade sunblock on treatment area even on a cloudy day. Sun avoidance should become a permanent component of your long-term skin care program to prevent the risk of pigmentary changes in the treated area
- Avoid working out or excessive sweating. This may cause extreme itchiness to develop.
- Avoid active ingredients (glycolics, retinoids etc.) for seven days after your treatment
- Apply sunscreen to the treated area for 6 weeks after treatment and avoid/minimize sun exposure during this time
- Avoid tanning (includes tanning beds, self-tanners) 2 weeks after your laser hair removal treatment
If you experience any break or blistering of the skin, treat with an antibiotic ointment, such as Polysporin
Contact us at (647) 930-7737 or clientcare@laserbodymd.ca if you have any questions or concerns. Or experience any signs of infection such as redness, tenderness or puss within 24 hours.