Laser Hair Removal Information
Pulsed Light Hair Removal Pre-Treatment
IMPORTANT! 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO LASER HAIR REMOVAL DO NOT WAX OR TWEEZE, NO THREADING, NO ELECTROLYSIS. You can only shave.
- Do not tan the areas to be treated for 4 weeks prior to the treatment.
- Do not apply moisturizers or makeup on the area to be treated
- You need to be freshly shaven on the area(s) your want to have lasered
We recommend using a topical anaesthetic cream that can be applied to the area you want to have treated. We have it available at the spa. Apply the cream two hours before the treatment so that it just sits on the skin. Do not rub it into the skin. Wrap Saran wrap over the area to keep the cream moist and in place. We will remove the cream in the spa before the treatment.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Take a pain medication 20 - 30 minutes before the treatment if you have a problem with pain.
We also offer our clients an efficient topical anesthetic that we apply for you in the salon. If you want to go this route, you need to come in 20 minutes earlier. That service is an optional extra. The price for this service is in addition to the laser hair removal cost.
Laser Hair Removal Treatments - Post-treatment
Some redness and swelling in the area after the treatment is normal. It may feel similar to a sunburn. This usually resolves within a few hours after the treatment. For some people it may take a few days.
You can cool treated areas with a cold face cloth.
DO NOT use chemical packs!
Apply a soothing Aloe Vera or Vitamin E Gel to the treated area twice a day for 5 to 7 days after the treatment, or until the sunburned feeling has subsided.
Gently clean the area twice a day. Clients should use the highest factor sunblock and sunscreen. You must protect the treated area from exposure to sunlight, sunbed or other artificial tanning between the treatments. Avoid irritants (glycolic acid, retinoids, chemical peels etc) for 7 days after the treatment. Avoid perfumes, strong soaps, makeup and deodorants until any stinging has subsided. Avoid hot baths, hot tubs and working out for 24 hours after Laser Hair Removal. Do not pluck or wax after your treatment. You may shave the treated area to keep it tidy if need be.
At L'Exquisite we offer sunscreens, sunblocks and special topical antibiotic ointment to soothe the skin for after care protection.