Pre Treatment

Welcome to Hair & Skin Laser Solutions, to ensure safety and the results you desire, please review the information before your treatment appointment.    Feel free to contact the clinic or your assigned technician with questions.

1.    No sun exposure 4 weeks prior to your appointment, If you have used Accutane (Acne Medication) or Retinol A products please advise your technician.

2.    Shave the hair from the area (if hair exists), do NOT apply any gels, creams or oils.    Please purchase a container of Vaseline OR Aquaphor, both of which can be purchased in either grocery or drug stores and will be applied over the treated area after the laser procedure.    If you have allergies to either product please advise the clinic.

3.    Depending on the size of the area, numbing agent may be applied to minimize any discomfort.

Post Treatment

1.    After your procedure, the technician will apply one of the above two product to keep the treated area from drying out.     No bathing or shower for at least 24 hours after the procedure, you may wash the treated area after the waiting period gently with a light soap and water after 24 hours have passed, do NOT soak the area for 3 days after the procedure.

2.    There is minimal discomfort during the procedure, however you may experience a sense of flushing 1-2 hours after the procedure (heat exiting the area).     There will be some discomfort once the numbing cream wears off, it is best to manage it by applying ice packs.  Itching is also part of the healing process, it is imperative NOT to scratch or itch the area as it heals.    Aloe Vera can also be used to aid with healing, in severe cases only hydrocortisone cream can be used if itching is not manageable.

3.     Do NOT rub or Exfoliate the area until 5 days have passed

4.     The treated area may appear darker OR flushed for a few days, but will slowly fade over a 6-8 day period.

5.     Subsequent session can be preformed 6-8 weeks apart depending on individual healing responses.

6.     After 5 days have elapsed, begin gentle exfoliation of the area with a gentle cleanser.  This will help remove pixels (dots) and dead skin leaving fresh new skin.    Depending on the severity of the scar, you may require multiple sessions,  the improvements will continue for another 4-6 weeks after treatment.     The scar depth and colour should fade with ever session.   Make up can also now be applied, although many report that they require much less make up.

7     Apply AquaPhor or Vaseline twice a day for 1 week after the treatment. This is a crucial step that will ensure the treated area is hydrated.