Laser Hair Removal Treatment Prep

No use of Accutane 6-9 months prior to treatment.

4 Weeks Prior:

• No Chemical Peels or aggressive treatments, unless approved by your MDSkin provider.
• No sun exposure
• No tanning of any kind
• No self-tanner.
• Otherwise, the risk of skin pigmentation increases.

Two Weeks Before Treatment

• No aesthetic treatments or cosmetic procedures to the treatment area(s).
• No picking, plucking or tweezing. Hair must be present in the follicle for treatment.
• No use of medications that increase photosensitivity.

1 Week Prior:

Stop the use of exfoliants: Retinol, Retin-A, glycolic acid, all other chemical or mechanical irritants.

12-24 Hours Before Treatment

Shave to ensure hair follicle absorbs laser energy. The MDSkin provider can shave at the appointment for a fee. Please arrive early for this.

Day of Treatment:

• Please arrive 15 minutes early for adequate prep time.
• Please arrive with no makeup on.

After Treatment:

• No sun exposure
• No tanning of any kind
• No use of self-tanner
• No use of exfoliants for up to 2 weeks.