Medication awareness: Be aware that the presence of certain prescription medications taken orally within ten days of the treatment can cause the laser to burn your skin. The most common potentially problematic medications belong to the drug class of tetracycline antibiotics. For prospective patients who have questions regarding specific medications, call our office before your scheduled appointment.
Oils & Topical Retinoids: Seven days before your treatment, avoid using retinoids and oils, which can lead to burns.
Prolonged Intensive Sun Exposure: Technically, the prospective patient can be tan; however, one must avoid prolonged intensive sun exposure to the treatment area seven days before and seven days after treatment.
Energy Balance: We ask that you avoid overheating yourself around your appointment time. Examples of overheating include hot yoga before the treatment or a sauna immediately after the treatment. Laser hair removal involves placing energy in the form of heat under the skin, and the skin traps heat. So, we want to avoid creating more internal energy or heat for a steady energy balance.