Preparing for your Laser visit

Shave

Shave the treatment area the night before your appointment.

No Wax

Do not wax in the 4 weeks leading up to your appointment as pigment is required in the hair follicle for the laser to identify the hair and treatment to be effective

Avoid direct sunlight

Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight for minimum 2 weeks prior to your treatment and always protect the skin with sunscreen. 

After Care

Post care

There may be some mild heat and redness in areas that have been treated. Soothe any redness and sensitivity with pure aloe vera gel and hydrocortisone. This can be applied liberally until the skin has returned to its pre-treatment state.

Things to avoid

For 24 hours post-treatment, avoid shaving, waxing, or plucking hair, exfoliation, excessive sweating, swimming or saunas, very hot showers, and tight restrictive clothing.

Avoid direct sunlight.

Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight for a minimum 2 weeks after your treatment and always use sunscreen to protect the skin and maintain results.

Post care

There may be some mild heat and redness in areas that have been treated. Soothe any redness and sensitivity with institut Laser Aid. This can be applied liberally for 3-5 days or until the skin has returned to its pre-treatment state.

Things to avoid

For 24 hours post-treatment, avoid shaving, waxing, or plucking hair, exfoliation, excessive sweating, swimming or saunas, very hot showers, and tight restrictive clothing.

Avoid direct sunlight.

Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight for a minimum 2 - 4 weeks after your treatment and always use the institut Age Defence 50+ sunscreen to protect the skin and maintain results.