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Pre-treatment Instructions:
- No sun exposure for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- No waxing, tweezing, or depilatory creams for 6 weeks prior.
- Shave before treatment (preferably night before or morning of) – if laser technician is required to shave, a fee of $5 applies for each area.
- No jewellery or piercings can be worn near the area of treatment as a safety precaution.
- Any areas with tattoos will not be treated.
During Treatment:
- Feels like a “pin prick” on the skin is some areas; the feeling is not painful– may be slightly uncomfortable based on your personal “pain tolerance”
Post-treatment:
- As this is a heat treatment, skin may be slightly red or appear irritated. Minimal swelling may occur (peri-follicular edema)
- Skin may feel warm – keep area cool and dry. Ice packs may be applied to treated area for 10-15 mins as needed
48-hour Post-treatment Instructions:
- No hot showers, hot tubs, baths, or any exposure to heat/steam
- No swimming (avoid chlorine)
- Avoid applying cosmetics to treated areas until redness has subsided
- Appearance of hair growth may be evident for 7-28 days post-treatment
- In the event there is a superficial burn, DO NOT PICK, SCRAPE, OR EXFOLIATE the treated area
Potential Side Effects (if after-care instructions are not followed):
- Hypo/Hyperpigmentation – related to sun exposure
- Blistering – related to sun exposure
- Rarely scarring
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