Laser hair removal is not a treatment that is performed casually for random clients. It requires not only extensive and detailed medical consultations but also lengthy preparations. All of this is done to limit, or rather completely eliminate, factors that could pose a risk to the health and safety of patients.
How to prepare for laser hair removal?
The list of things to take care of when considering laser hair removal is quite long. Preparations for laser hair removal include:
- Avoiding UV radiation – no tanning or using tanning beds for several weeks before the procedure. Sunscreen should be applied every time before leaving the house;
- Avoiding self-tanning products approximately 2 weeks before laser hair removal;
- Avoiding all forms of hair removal for 6 weeks (for body treatment) to 4 weeks (for facial treatment) prior to the scheduled appointment;
- Avoiding depilatory creams (one month before the procedure);
- Avoiding blood-thinning medications;
- Avoiding herbal teas, especially those containing photosensitive herbs (St. John’s Wort, marigold) for 2 weeks before the procedure;
- Ensuring optimal skin hydration and avoiding chemical peels;
- Discontinuing the use of antibiotics (2 weeks before laser hair removal);
- Discontinuing the use of products containing retinol (one week before the procedure);