Laser Hair Removal Pre & Post Care

• When to Shave
  • Shave 12–24 hours before your appointment. If you arrive unshaved, your appointment will need to be rescheduled.
• Waxing, Tweezing, and Hair Removal Creams
  • Discontinue use 4–6 weeks before and during all treatment sessions.

• Lotion and Deodorant
  • Please avoid applying these before your appointment. If necessary, I can remove them for you before starting the session.

• Sun Exposure, Tanning Beds, and Self-Tanning Products
  • Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning lotions or spray tans 2 weeks prior to your appointment.

• Skin Conditions and Medications
  • Please reschedule your appointment if there is any sign of irritation, rashes, dermatitis, open wounds, or have used antibiotics or steroids in the last 2 weeks.

• Scrubs, Oils, Retinols, Scented Lotions, and Peels
  • Avoid these for 3 days prior to your appointment.

TREAT YOUR SKIN GENTLY FOR 24 HOURS POST TREATMENT

• Heat and Sweating
  • Avoid exposure to heat or sweat (such as sun, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, or exercising) for 48 hours.
• Sun Exposure, Tanning Beds, and Self-Tanning Products
  
  • Do not expose your skin to the sun, tanning beds, spray tans, or tanning lotions for 2 weeks after treatment.
• Bathing and Showering
  • Use cool or lukewarm water and gentle soap. Pat skin dry, no scrubbing
• Shaving
  • No shaving for 5-7 days post treatment. 
  • Shedding can occur 10-21 days post treatment.
• Hair Removal Between Sessions
  • Avoid tweezing, waxing, or using hair removal creams between appointments. Shaving is the only acceptable method of hair removal during sessions.
• Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! (no scented lotions!)
• Clothing
  • Avoid tight or restrictive clothing on the treated area for 24 hours.
• Irritation Relief
  • For irritation, apply aloe vera or an ice pack. You can also take antihistamines or use hydrocortisone to reduce post-treatment irritation.
• Deodorant and Makeup
  • Wait 24-48 hours before applying deodorant or makeup.
• Sunscreen
  • Use a sunscreen with SPF 30+ daily on the treated areas to protect them from the sun and prevent hyperpigmentation.
    • Sunscreen acts as a protective barrier, shielding your skin from UV damage, and is generally non-irritating. It’s especially important for protecting sensitive skin after laser hair removal.
    • Makeup and deodorant often contain ingredients that can irritate or clog pores, so it's best to avoid applying them for 24–48 hours after treatment.
    • Sunscreen is applied to protect, while makeup and deodorant could potentially irritate the treated area.
• Topical Products
  • Avoid using scrubs, oils, retinols, scented lotions, or peels for at least 5 days after your appointment.

If you ever have any questions about pre or post-care, or have any questions that aren’t answered here, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I'm here to help!