Pre, During and Post Treatment Tips

Laser Hair Removal for Men and Women

Pre Treatment Requirements
  • Do not bleach or use depilatory cream for at least 2-3 weeks prior to your 1st treatment and stop using for the duration of the laser course.
  • No waxing, plucking, or threading at least 1 month prior to your treatment and stop these methods of hair removal for the duration of your laser course.
  • Shaving or cutting the hair is the only method of hair removal.
  • For best results you must shave the area to be treated at least 24hours before your treatment.
  • Body or facial scrubs are recommended 1 week prior to or after your laser treatment only. Do not have an exfoliation treatment 2-3 days either side of your laser treatment.
  • Laser treatments cannot be done if the client has false tan or a natural tan on the area on the day of treatment.
  • You must use an SPF 25-30 on the area of treatment during sun exposure and summer months.
During Treatment
  • Please shave 24 hours prior to your treatment. Shaving the same day as treatment leaves the skin more irritated and prone to reaction and settings must be lowered.
  • Therapie Clinic cannot be responsible for shaving; this is up to the client. We cannot do the treatment on the day if the area is not prepared.
  • Always insure your laser therapist of any change of medication since your last visit.
  • Please make sure fake tan is not present on day of appointment.
After Treatment
  • Once the treatment has been carried out the area which has been treated may be red and swollen and this can last from 2-3 hours up to 2-3 days.
  • Avoid itching or tight fitted clothing on the area that has been treated to avoid any further irritation.
  • To reduce any discomfort Aloe Vera should be applied to the area that has been treated.
  • For the next 24-48 hours after the treatment the following activities should NOT be done.
  • No hot showers or baths – tepid water only.
  • No heat treatments such as sauna, Jacuzzi or steam rooms should be used.
  • No excessive sweating or workouts.
  • No deodorants, perfumed or scented body lotions to be applied.
  • No swimming in chlorinated water after.
  • Nothing that will be heat to the area.