PRETREAMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid
the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment.
Tan skin cannot be treated! If treated,
there is a chance of hypo- or hyper-pigmentation
that may not clear for 2-3 months, or even possibly
be permanent. -
The
use of self-tanners must be discontinued one week
before treatment.
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You
must avoid bleaching, plucking, or
waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment.
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If
you have a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic
antiviral therapy may be started the day before
treatment and continued one week after treatment.
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Please shave area to be treated
2-3 days before treatment, so some stubble shows.
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It is best to book appointments
when you will have time to rest after the treatment and icethe area treated. Please follow
the guidelines recommended by the laser operator as when tobook your follow-up appointments.
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