In-between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hairs. The ideal candidate has dark hair and light skin. Darker hair absorbs more of the laser light, and lighter skin interferes less with the movement of the laser light into the hair follicle. Dark or tan skin runs a higher risk of pigmentation changes following the procedure. The unique longer wavelength of this laser allows darker skinned patients to be treated.
White hairs respond the least to laser therapy.
Do not apply any products on the treated areas of your skin except sunscreen if you will be outside. You may wash gently with soap and water, but do not rub or scrub the area. Your doctor may prescribe a topical steroid cream to apply to the treatment areas. Please use this medicine as directed. Do not expose the treatment areas to direct sunlight.