PRE:

• Avoid the sun for 4-6 weeks before and after the treatment

• Avoid electrolysis, tweezing, threading, bleaching and/or waxing for 6 weeks prior to treatment

• If you have a history of herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy must be started the day before treatment and continued one week after treatment.

• The use of tanning creams, tanning beds, or bronzers must be discontinued before and during treatments.

• May not have treatments until 2 weeks after final dose of any Antibiotics or Sun Sensitive Medications.

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POST:

• Immediately after treatment there may be erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) at the treatment site. This usually lasts 2 hours or longer. The erythema may last up to 10 days. The treatment area may feel like a sunburn for a few hours after the treatment, but it will subside. Apply ice as needed.

• Post Laser Lotion may be used for 3 – 5 days post treatment.

• No heat, such as saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, extremely hot showers, or strenuous activities. No prolonged heat for a minimum of 48 hours post treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure to avoid hypo-pigmentation and hyper-pigmentation.

• Avoid picking or scratching the treated areas. Please do not use any hair removal products or similar treatments (i.e. electrolysis, tweezing, and/or waxing). Those will disturb the hair follicle. Shaving is permitted.

• Up to 2 weeks post treatment you will notice shedding of the treated hair. This is not new growth. You can clean and remove the hair by washing or wiping the area with a wet cloth.

• Treat your skin gently for at least 24 hours after your treatment.