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Patient Instructions
Before the procedure
Do not shave, pluck, thread, epilate or wax the area to be treated. Your dermatologists needs you to leave your hair roots intact, to obtain best results. If you do need to remove hair in between treatments, use a razor or a depilatory cream like Veet. But let your hair grow out a little before your treatment, so your doctor can note down and mark the areas that need to be treated.
You can bleach your hair. However, you won’t be able to do a laser treatment for about 2 weeks after the bleaching treatment, as the bleach tends to seep down to the hair roots and may need some time to fade off. Be honest and transparent with your doctor regarding your medical history, obstetric history (whether pregnant or nursing), regarding allergies and medication history. Lasers cannot be done during pregnancy and nursing.
Inform your doctors if you have eczema, are taking photosensitizing medications (Psoralens, Tetracyclines or Isotretinoin), if you suffer from sunlight allergies or any ailment that is aggravated by light or radiation. If you have a history of cold sores, you may need to start anti-viral medication a day before your procedure. If you are severely tanned or suffered recent sunburn, your dermatologist will treat the tan first before starting laser treatments
After Procedure
Avoid the sun for 73 hours post treatment, and make sure to use a sunscreen. For laser treatment on the face, underarms or bikini area, your dermatologist will prescribe the use of an antibiotic cream for 3-5 days post treatment.
If there is redness or swelling, apply a cold compress to the area and contact your dermatologist at the earliest for further instruction.
Keep your appointment schedules for subsequent treatments in order to enjoy the best results.