Before Your Treatment

Shave or Trim

• For VPL treatments – trim the area 1–2 days before your appointment, leaving about 2mm of visible hair for best results.

• For Diode treatments – please shave the area completely before your session.

• No Waxing or Plucking:

  Avoid waxing, plucking or using hair removal creams between your laser sessions. These methods disrupt the hair growth cycle and may affect your results.

Avoid Sun Exposure

Stay out of direct sunlight and avoid tanning (including fake tans) before your treatment. Sun exposure can increase skin sensitivity and may require rescheduling your appointment.

After Your Treatment

Post-Care

It’s normal for treated skin to appear slightly pink or red, similar to mild sunburn or windburn. This may last up to 24 hours.
You can soothe the area by applying a cold compress, gel pack or a calming gel such as aloe vera. Avoid heat and humidity and opt for cool showers or baths if the skin feels sensitive.

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Things to Avoid After Treatment

Your skin will be more sensitive than usual, so please avoid the following until any redness has settled:

• Makeup (mineral makeup is fine if necessary)

• Perfumed or fragranced products

• Deodorants and bleaching creams

• Swimming, hot tubs, saunas or excessive exercise

• Avoid all potential irritants or active skincare products on the treated area for two weeks after your treatment

• Do not pick, scratch or rub the area, as this can cause irritation or discoloration

• Skip exfoliation, peels, loofahs and tight clothing until the skin has returned to normal

• If a graze, burn, or blister occurs (which is rare), keep the area clean and protected

• Avoid direct sun exposure, sunbeds, and self-tanning products. Always cover treated areas with clothing and apply sunscreen

• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen to the treated area daily — ideally one that’s separate from your moisturizer or makeup. This will protect your skin and support the best treatment results