LASER TREATMENTS
CLIENT COMPLIANCE BEFORE TREATMENT |
1. | Discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment. |
2. | Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks prior to treatment. |
3. | Avoid sun exposure, or the use of tanning bed for 4 to 8 weeks (dependant on the skin type of the patient), and self-tanners for at least 4 weeks, prior and/or in between laser treatments. |
4. | Report all skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema or allergies to treating practitioner. |
5. | Do not exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week prior to laser treatments. |
6. | Avoid Microdermabrasion's, or peels for two weeks prior to treatment. |
7. | If the skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the laser session must be rescheduled. |
8. | Report all medication taken within two weeks of the treatment. |
9. | Avoid depilating for at least 6 weeks prior to your first treatment. Do not depilate with: waxing, sugaring, plucking, threading or hair removal creams before and/or in between treatments. SHAVING IS PERMITTED AND RECOMMENDED. |
10. | Discontinue using bleaching creams for 2 weeks prior to treatment and perfumed products (eg. Aromatherapy oils/Essential oils) for 48 hours before treatment. |
11. | Do not use sun blocking creams within 12 hours of scheduled treatments. consider wearing protective clothing cotton gloves for driving , or a hat to protect facial areas. |
12. | Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately before laser treatment. |
CLIENT COMPLIANCE AFTER TREATMENT
1. | Avoid direct sunlight , tanning beds or self-tanners for at least 2-3 weeks after a treatment. Apply Sun protective cream of SPF 50+, 15 minutes prior to sun exposure, and 15 minutes afterwards.. Keep reapplying as needed throughout the day. Consider using protective cotton gloves for driving, a hat to protect facial areas. |
2. | If there are scabs or blisters, make-up should not be used for 3-4 days. |
3. | Avoid touching, rubbing, peeling or picking of the skin in treatment area, as this may cause hyper/hypo pigmentation, scarring or infection. |
4. | Gently apply pure Aloe Vera gel or antibiotic ointment to the treated area, twice daily until healed and dry. |
5. | A "cold pack" may be placed over the treated area to reduce swelling and/or discomfort for the first 2-3 days. Discomfort is usually minimal but pain medication can also be taken for pain and swelling if required. |
6. | For 1 week post treatment, avoid: hot showers, hot tubs and saunas. When showering and washing, gently pat dry and do not rub. |
7. | Avoid strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours following clinical treatment. |
8. | Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water 24 hours after an IPL session. |