
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.
