What To Do After Your Laser Hair Removal Treatment

FOR 24 HOURS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…

• Avoid direct heat and sweat— including steam rooms, saunas, and exercising.
• Avoid tight, restrictive garments over the treated area(s). Wear loose fitting clothes.

FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS AFTER YOUR TREATMENT…

• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds.
• Apply sunscreen SPF 30+ daily, and wear barrier protection such as wide-brimmed hats, large sunglasses and breathable protective clothing when outdoors.
• Avoid topical irritants— these potentially include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, oils, retinols, scented lotions and peels.
• Avoid hot baths / showers, as well as swimming (in any temperature). When bathing, use cool water and gentle soap; pat skin dry with a clean, soft towel.
• Avoid scrubbing, scratching or shaving.
• Moisturize with over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed to help reduce irritation or itching.

UNTIL YOUR NEXT TREATMENT…

• Avoid all other methods of hair removal in the treatment area EXCEPT shaving; these include tweezing, waxing, hair removal creams or chemicals, threading, and electrolysis.
• Avoid bleaching the hair in the treatment area.

WITH EACH SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT

• A portion of the remaining hairs are targeted as they enter a new active phase
• More hair follicles are permanently reduced and hair density gradually thins out
• Hair becomes lighter and finer, thus shaving is easier and less irritating to the skin
• Skin feels smoother, softer and more youthful

What To Do If You Experience These Common Side Effects…

FOR LASER BUMPS (swelling around the hair follicles)

• Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline®, Aquaphor® or Aloe Vera gel, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
• Apply cold packs (wrapped in a barrier like a towel) to the affected area(s), taking them on and off every three to five minutes for one to two hours. If legs were treated, avoid standing for long periods of time and elevate them throughout the day if possible.
• Avoid direct heat, tight clothing, and activities that cause you to sweat. When bathing use cool water and gentle soap.
• Avoid picking or scratching the area.
• May take oral Benadryl®, Allegra® or Claritin® (antihistamines available over-the-counter, liquid version preferred) as needed.

FOR REDNESS, SWELLING OR DISCOMFORT

• Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
• Apply cold packs (wrapped in a barrier like a towel) to the affected area(s), taking them on and off every three to five minutes for one to two hours.
• Avoid direct heat, tight clothing, and activities that cause you to sweat. When bathing use cool water and gentle soap.

FOR ITCHING

• Apply over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% mixed with either Vaseline® or Aquaphor®, up to three times daily or as needed until resolved.
• Avoid scratching the area.
• May take oral Benadryl®, Allegra® or Claritin® (antihistamines available over-the-counter, liquid version preferred) as needed.