Simple Prep. Easy Aftercare. Better Results.
The laser does the heavy lifting, but your results depend on what happens before and after each session. Good prep lets the laser reach the follicle at full strength, and good aftercare protects your skin while it does its work.
None of it is complicated. Two rules cover most of it: keep the follicle intact (shave, never wax or pluck) and keep the area out of the sun. Everything else below takes minutes.
2 weeks before: Stay out of direct sun and tanning beds, and stop using self-tanner on the treatment area. Tanned skin forces lower laser settings, which means weaker results.
4-6 weeks before: Stop waxing, plucking, threading, and epilating. These remove the follicle the laser needs to target. Shaving is always fine, because it leaves the follicle intact.
48 hours before: Pause retinol, glycolic acid, and other strong actives on the treatment area.
24 hours before: Shave the treatment area cleanly. For spots you cannot reach, like the back or shoulders, arrive a few minutes early and our team will help.
Day of: Arrive with clean, dry skin. No lotion, deodorant, makeup, or sunscreen on the treatment area. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
When2 weeks before
DoUse SPF 30+ daily on exposed areas
AvoidSun, tanning beds, self-tannerWhen4-6 weeks before
DoShave as needed
AvoidWaxing, plucking, threadingWhen24 hours before
DoShave the area, hydrate skin
AvoidStrong actives, exfoliantsWhenFirst 24 hours after
DoCool compresses, gentle moisturizer, loose clothing
AvoidHot baths, saunas, gyms, sun, makeup or deodorant on the areaWhenFirst week after
DoGentle cleansing, SPF 30+, light exfoliation after day 5
AvoidPicking shedding hairs, harsh scrubs, tanningWhenBetween sessions
DoShave anytime, keep using SPFAvoidWaxing or plucking, everReal results, session by session, whichever areas you choose.
Mild redness or warmth is normal and fades within hours. Use a cool compress and a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer if skin feels warm. Skip hot baths, saunas, hard workouts, makeup and deodorant on the treated area, and direct sun.
Treated hairs shed gradually, which can look like regrowth but is the hair leaving the follicle. Let it happen naturally. After day 5, gentle exfoliation helps shedding along. Keep using SPF 30+ on any exposed treated area.
Shave whenever you like, but never wax, pluck, or thread, since your next session needs those follicles intact. Book your next visit 4-8 weeks out depending on your area, and we will keep your spacing on track.
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