Pre-Treatment Instructions
- Shave the treatment site:
- Shave the treatment site the night before or morning of treatment.
- Do not use hair removal creams on treatment site.
- Do not wax, pluck, thread or use depilatory (4 weeks before treatment)
- Clean skin on day of treatment:
- No lotion, deodorant (if doing underarms), oils or makeup (if doing face) on treatment site.
- Keep skincare routine simple before treatment:
- Gentle moisturizer and cleanser/body wash
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen
- Avoid applying certain skin products on treatment site (7 days before treatment):
- Retinol/Retin-A/Tretinoin (prescribed)
- Strong Acids (glycolic, Salicylic)
- Exfoliating Scrubs
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Avoid certain facial treatments (2 weeks before treatment):
- Chemical peels
- Microneedling
- Aggressive exfoliation
- Avoid sun exposure (2 weeks before treatment)
- No sunbathing, tanning beds (sun burned skin can't be treated)
- No spray tanning or self-tanner
- Avoid certain oral medications:
- Antibiotics (7 days before treatment)
- Isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane (6 months before treatment)/
- Inform your provider about any medications/skin treatments before your treatment.
Post-Treatment Instructions
- Avoid exposing the treatment site to very hot water, saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools/hot tubs (2 days after treatment).
- After treatment wash area with only warm water, pat dry, do not rub.
- Apply over the counter hydrocortisone on treatment site twice a day for 2 days if skin feels overly sensitive and red.
- Keep skincare routine simple for 7 days after treatment.
- Gentle cleanser/body wash and moisturizer
- Use sunscreen (SPF 30 and above) daily and protect the treated area from sun. Skin will be sun-sensitive
- Keep area clean. Avoid touching, rubbing, scratching or picking at the area.
- Avoid applying certain skin products (7 day after treatment):
- Strong Acids (glycolic, Salicylic)
- Retin-A/Tretinoin (prescribed)
- Exfoliating Scrubs
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Avoid sun exposure (2 weeks after treatment):
- No sunbathing or tanning beds
- You may shave or trim the hair in between treatments.
- Makeup may be used (1 day after) if skin doesn’t feel irritated or overly sensitive. Clean makeup brushes/sponges.
- Wait 24-48 hours before exercising if skin feels overly sensitive and red.
- You may shave, however avoid shaving and trimming at treatment sites until redness has subsided.