There seem to be may misconceptions about what the preparation is for Laser Hair Removal treatments. Below is the preferred protocol:
Clients scheduled for hair removal should avoid electrolysis, tweezing, depilatories, or waxing for several weeks prior to treatments. If possible, don’t shave the day of the treatment; this will let the technician see the growth area. The technician will shave the area prior to treatment. Your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup, cream, deodorant, or oils on the skins surface for treatment. What we need is to have the hair in the follicle so it can absorb the laser’s energy. I you pluck or wax, the hair won’t be in the follicle and the laser will be useless. Also, unlike waxing, you don’t need any hair growth. The hair can be flush with the skin. So shaving between treatments is preferred.You should also avoid tanning in the weeks prior to treatment. If you are out in the sun, keep the area to be treated covered and/or use SPF25+ sun block.
If you have had a history of cold sores (perioral herpes) and are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. The key to stress here is that if you have EVER had cold sores, then let then you’ll need to take the antiviral therapy for several days before each treatment, otherwise you may experience an outbreak of cold sores.
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