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.

Pre Treatment

1. Discontinue use of anti-inflammatory drugs (steroidal and non-steroidal) such as: Aspirin, Motrin (or any other Ibuprofen drugs) as well as Natural Products like: Vit. E, Vit. A Fish Oils, Gingko, EFA’s and other such products for at least 3 days – 1 week before your treatment. As well as after treatment to avoid bruising and bleeding. If prescribed please discuss with your medical practitioner/doctor before discontinuing.
2. It is recommended that you avoid: Alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplement, spicy foods, and cigarettes 3 days before and after your treatment. (All of these may increase risk of bruising)
3. Drink 1.5 L of water the day of your appointment of which 500mL should be consumed before your procedure.
4. Face:
   1. If you are being treated in the lip area and have a history of Herpes (cold sores) with outbreaks more than 4 times a year, we recommend that you are pre-treated with medication.
   2. If you develop a fever, cold/ flu, or develop a cold sore, blemish, or rash, etc. in the area to be treated prior to your appointment, we advise rescheduling your appointment.
5. Hair:
   1. Wash your hair the morning of the PRP session, please come to your appointment with dry hair
   2. You can colour your hair up to 3 days before the procedure (if needed)

Post Treatment:

1. Do not touch, rub or manipulate the treated area for at least 8 hours after the treatment
2. Once advised after consultation with health care provider/doctor – continue to avoid any anti-inflammatory and blood thinner medication and natural products for 3-4 days to a week.
3. You can apply ice if you wish to the injected area for 20-30 min after the procedure, but we would prefer if you didn’t do this.
4. AVOID vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for at least 3 days after your treatment. AVOID: Alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes for 3 days before and after your treatment. Smokers do not heal well and problems recur earlier and results may take longer
5. It is normal to experience: Bruising, Redness, Itching, Soreness, and Swelling that may last from 3-10 days following your procedure.
6. Limit the sun on the area for 2 days
7. Face:
   1. Do not use any lotions, creams, or make-up for at least 24 hours after your treatment
   2. No Facials, Facial Massages, or Laser Treatments for 2 Weeks Afterward: Most facials, chemical peels, laser, and light treatments may be done immediately prior to the treatment but not for 2 weeks after the treatment
8. Hair:
   1. For aesthetic or hair treatments do not wash or take a shower for at least 24 hours after your treatment
   2. Shampoo your hair with a gentle shampoo once 24 hours has passed and colouring of hair can resume three days after the procedure
   3. Wearing a hat the day of is fine, if you wish to.