Before Your Treatment. Book a Free Consultation prior to receiving this service. A patch test will be performed at this point if you are a suitable candidate for laser and full details of how best to prepare and what results can be expected will be given at this point. Avoid UV exposure on the area to be treated for at least 4 weeks prior to receiving this service. Do not use any self tanning products in the weeks prior to the service. Shave the area to be treated one to two days prior to the service – not on the day or service as your skin may be more sensitive if done on the day. SPF and tyrosinase inhibitors must be used during and after treatment course on any areas exposed to daylight (eg Face). No bleach/depilatory cream or waxing, plucking or threading for 2/3 weeks prior to your 1st treatment or during course on areas being treated. After Your Treatment. No baths/showers/sauna/jacuzzi/heat treatments for 48 hours post treatment. No excessive sweating/work-outs/gyms for 48 hours. No deodorants/perfumes scented lotion for 48 hours. No Swimming in chlorinated water for 48 hours. No tight clothing on areas straight after treatment. (eg jeans, tights). No false tan 7 days post treatment. No active products such as AHA’s, BHA’s and retinol for 3-7 days after treatment.