LASER HAIR REMOVAL

PRE-TREATMENT PREP
You MUST shave on the day of your appointment - it will not be possible to undertake treatment unless you have achieved a clean shave, with the hair below the surface of the skin

Wear loose clothing to your appointment, tight fitting clothing may cause irritation and redness after treatment
No deodorant, lotions or products on the skin on the day of your appointment
Do not wear any make-up or skincare products if you’re having laser treatment on the face
Stop use of exfoliants, such as Retin A and Glycolic Acid, on an area to be treated 1 week prior.
Do not use any oil-based products 24 hours before your treatment
Stop using Roaccutane 6 months prior to laser treatment
Avoid sun exposure/sun beds 10 days prior to laser treatment
Avoid any self-tan 10 days before treatment
Avoid photosensitive medication for 1 week prior to treatment
Inform staff of any medical changes or if there’s any chance you could be pregnant

AFTERCARE ADVICE

No deodorant, make up or any products on the skin in the treatment area for the rest of the day after treatment - only SPF 50 and aloe vera gel
No exercise for 24 hours after treatment
No sauna/steam room/hot baths etc for 48 hours after treatment
Apply aloe vera gel for the next 5-7 days
Avoid self-tan for 48 hours after treatment
Avoid sun exposure/sun beds for 10 days after treatment (wear a high SPF used on the areas)
7-10 days after treatment, you should begin to exfoliate with gloves a minimum of 2-3 times per week until your next session (this helps the hairs to shed)
Do not use any other method of hair removal except shaving - no plucking, waxing, threading or epilating as the hairs need to be present in the follicle
Continue shaving between sessions

**** It is essential that the pre-treatment preparation and aftercare advice is strictly adhered to. Failure to do so will result in being turned away from your appointment, and the studio cannot be held responsible for any adverse effects if this advice isn’t followed ***

PRE + POST CARE

LASER TATTOO REMOVAL

PRE-TREATMENT PREP
You MUST shave on the day of your appointment

Wear loose clothing to your appointment, tight fitting clothing may cause irritation and redness after treatment
No deodorant, lotions or products on the skin on the day of your appointment
Do not use any oil-based products 24 hours before your treatment
Stop using Roaccutane 6 months prior to laser treatment
Avoid sun exposure/sun beds 10 days prior to laser treatment
Avoid any self-tan 10 days before treatment
Avoid photosensitive medication for 1 week prior to treatment
Cut back smoking + consuming alcohol
Inform staff of any medical changes or if there’s any chance you could be pregnant

AFTERCARE ADVICE

No exercise for 24 hours after treatment
No sauna/steam room/hot baths etc for 48 hours after treatment
Avoid all perfumed creams, soaps and lotions on the area
Avoid tight clothing on the treated area
Apply laser serum for the next 7-10 days then switch to your tattoo butter and continue to use for the next few months
Avoid self-tan until the area has fully healed
Avoid sun exposure/sun beds until fully healed (wear a high SPF used on the areas)
Drink plenty of water, it is important to stay hydrated as this will help flush the ink out of your body easier
Stop smoking + drinking, as this will aid the removal process

For the next 48 hours + (after treatment)

Apply an ice-cold compress intermittently
Elevate the area as much as possible
Do not touch, pick, pop or scratch the area
Avoid sun exposure/sun beds for 30 days after treatment

For more info on our procedures, Equipment + After Care, Please visit our FAQ page.

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