Before your treatment:

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• Hair must be cleanly shaven.

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• Do not wear makeup on the treated area the day of treatment.

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• No sun-tanning or self-tanners (including healthy glow cream) 4 weeks prior to treatment. Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.

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• Some medications or supplements may increase the risk bruising. 

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• No waxing, plucking or tweezing at least 4 weeks prior to treatment.

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• Some body parts may require a longer wait time.

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• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (depilatories, harsh chemicals, etc).

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• Notify us with any changes to  your health history or medications since your last appointment.

After your treatment:

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• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen.

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• Redness and perifollicular edema (looks like a rash/bug bites) are common and resolve with time.

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• Bruising and swelling are less common but may occur and will resolve with time.

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• Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out.

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• Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days.

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• Avoid skin irritants a few days post-treatment, such as products containing retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.

 

• Do not wax or pluck between treatments.

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• Notify us of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.).

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• Hair removal requires a series of treatments. The number of treatments depends on body location and type of hair.