Pre-Treatment Advice

1. Avoiding Sun Exposure:
   • Advice: Refrain from sun exposure, tanning beds, and tanning creams for at least 4 weeks before treatment. Avoid these throughout the entire treatment course.
   • Reason: Sun exposure increases the risk of burns, hyperpigmentation, and adverse reactions during laser treatments, as the skin becomes more sensitive to heat.
     
     
2. Medication Disclosure:
   • Advice: Inform our Laser Operator during your consultation or upon arrival if you are taking any medications listed in your Consultation Form.
   • Reason: Some medications, such as antibiotics, retinoids, or diuretics, can cause photosensitivity, making your skin more prone to burns or irritation during laser treatment.
     
     
3. Health and Medication Updates:
   • Advice: Notify our Laser Operator immediately if your medical conditions change or if you start taking new medications during your treatment plan.
   • Reason: New health conditions or medications can impact the safety or effectiveness of laser treatments, requiring adjustments to your treatment plan.
     
     
4. Shaving Before Treatment:
   • Advice: Shave the treatment area 2-3 days before your appointment. Avoid shaving on the day of treatment. Clippers are available at the clinic if needed.
   • Reason: Shaving reduces the risk of burns from surface hair. However, shaving on the treatment day can cause micro-cuts or skin irritation, increasing sensitivity during the procedure.
     
     
5. Pain Tolerance and Energy Adjustment:
   • Advice: Inform your operator if you are particularly sensitive to heat or discomfort, and report any discomfort during the treatment so the energy levels can be adjusted.
   • Reason: Laser energy levels can be customized to your pain tolerance to ensure comfort. Over time, you may build tolerance to the procedure as your skin adapts to the treatment.

Post-Treatment Advice

1. Expected Reactions:
   • Advice: Redness, sensitivity, swelling, bruising, or small blood blisters are normal post-treatment. Avoid touching the treated area except to cool it with an ice pack.
   • Reason: These are typical healing responses from laser treatment and usually subside within a few days. Touching the area unnecessarily may increase the risk of infection or irritation.
     
     
2. Cooling the Area:
   • Advice: Apply ice packs within the first 2 hours to reduce discomfort and minimize the risk of blistering.
   • Reason: Cooling helps soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and prevent blister formation.
     
     
3. Keeping the Area Dry:
   • Advice: Keep the treated area dry for at least 24 hours. Avoid swimming for 3 days.
   • Reason: Water exposure, especially to chlorinated or saltwater, can irritate the skin and delay the healing process.
     
     
4. Avoiding Exercise:
   • Advice: Refrain from strenuous physical activity for 24 hours post-treatment.
   • Reason: Exercise raises body temperature and increases sweating, which can irritate the treated area and increase the risk of infection.
     
     
5. Blister Care:
   • Advice: Blisters may form but should be treated like sunburn blisters. Do not pick scabs or burst blisters.
   • Reason: Blisters are superficial and part of the healing process. Picking at them can lead to infections or permanent scarring.
     
     
6. Moisturizing with Vitamin E Cream:
   • Advice: Apply Vitamin E cream to the treated area as often as possible.
   • Reason: Vitamin E promotes skin healing, reduces redness, and may prevent scarring. However, some individuals may find it irritating—switch to a bland moisturizer if necessary.
     
     
7. Sun Protection:
   • Advice: Avoid sun exposure for at least 2 months post-treatment and cover the treated area completely. If exposure is unavoidable, use SPF 30+ sunscreen.
   • Reason: Sun exposure on treated skin increases the risk of hyperpigmentation, burns, or other adverse effects.
     
     
8. Using Antiseptic Powder:
   • Advice: Consider using antiseptic powder to accelerate healing, especially if the skin is broken.
   • Reason: Antiseptic powder helps prevent infection in broken skin and promotes faster healing. It’s a handy product for your home first aid kit.
     
     
9. Makeup Application:
   • Advice: If the skin is unbroken, makeup can be applied immediately after treatment. If the skin is broken, apply antiseptic powder first.
   • Reason: Unbroken skin can tolerate clean, non-comedogenic makeup. For broken skin, antiseptic powder reduces the risk of infection before makeup application.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions, concerns, or need further advice, please contact Nixie or Olesya at 0447 033 888. You may also send us a photo via text for additional guidance. We’re here to support you throughout your treatment journey.