1. Shave 12-24 hours before each treatment
· Get rid of all hair that you wish to target,
right down to the level of the skin. This will ensure that the hair follicle
absorbs the laser energy down to the root, as well as protect the skin.
2. Avoid sun exposure
· Avoid sun exposure for at least 1 week prior to
treatment. Even in winter months, make sure the areas you wish to treat are
either covered from the sun or use SPF 50+ sunscreen. The closer your skin is to its natural colour
(i.e. without tanning), the better the result. Do not use solariums for at least
2 weeks prior to treatment.
3. Avoid fake tan
· Stop using fake tan 2 weeks prior to treatment.
4. Stop plucking that hair
· Laser hair removal works by targeting the cells
responsible for hair growth, which are connected to the root in the hair – so stop
waxing, plucking and tweezing a few weeks before treatment – as long as it
takes for your hair to grow back.
5. No skin or cosmetic treatments
· No peels, skin treatments, dermal fillers or
Botox 2 weeks prior to treatment (relevant only to the areas being
lasered).
So there you have it – some simple tips to help you achieve
the best results and be on your way to being hair free!