Laser Hair Removal
Pre-treatment instructions
Please follow these instructions before your appointment:
🌿 Avoid sun exposure or tanning (sunbeds or fake tan) for at least 14 days before treatment
🌿 SHAVE (not wax/ pluck) the treatment area 24 hours before your appointment
🌿 Do not apply lotions, oils, deodorant, makeup, or skincare products to the treatment area on the day of your appointment
🌿 Do not use retinol, glycolic acid, AHAs, BHAs, or active skincare products on the treatment area for 7 days prior (chemical peels 14 days)
🌿 Avoid waxing, threading, sugaring, or plucking hair for at least 4 weeks before treatment
🌿 Do not bleach the hair in the treatment area before your appointment
🌿 Avoid sun exposure and always apply SPF 30+ to exposed areas
🌿 Inform your practitioner of any medications, medical conditions, or skin changes prior to treatment
🌿 Arrive with clean skin free from makeup, creams, oils, deodorant or fake tan
🌿 A patch test is required prior to treatment depending on skin type, medical history, or treatment area. Treatment will not proceed if an adverse reaction occurs.
Treatment cannot be performed if you are:
⚠️ Pregnant or breastfeeding
⚠️ Taking Roaccutane (or within the last 6 months)
⚠️ Taking photosensitising medications
⚠️ Experiencing skin infections, irritation, open wounds, sunburn, eczema, or dermatitis in the treatment area
⚠️ Recently tanned or using fake tan on the treatment area
⚠️ Feeling unwell or currently taking antibiotics
⚠️ Diagnosed with conditions that may affect skin healing without medical clearance
