Thank you for choosing The Palm Medspa + Wellness for your treatment. To help you achieve the best results and minimize risks, we’ve outlined important pre-care and post-care instructions for laser hair removal.
Every treatment is unique, and your provider may give you additional personalized recommendations. Please review the guidelines carefully before and after your appointment. Following these instructions will:
Enhance the effectiveness of your treatment
Support your body’s natural healing process
Reduce the likelihood of complications or side effects
If you have any questions before or after your treatment, or if you experience anything unexpected, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. Your safety, comfort, and results are our top priorities.
Following the steps below prior to your treatment will help you achieve optimal results and minimize side effects.
2 weeks prior to your appointment
Avoid any direct sun exposure, as UV damage can increase your risk of irritation, burns, or hyperpigmentation during your session.
Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 45 daily to keep your skin protected, even if you’re mostly indoors.
Self-tanners should also be avoided, as they can interfere with the laser’s ability to effectively target the hair follicle.
In addition, discontinue plucking and waxing—these methods remove the hair follicle, which is necessary for the laser to work.
7 days prior to your appointment
Stop using topical exfoliants, retinoids, and other resurfacing products. These can thin and sensitize the skin, making it more reactive to laser energy and increasing the chance of side effects like redness or irritation.
24-48 hours prior to your appointment
Shave the treatment area so the laser energy can focus on the follicle beneath the skin rather than surface hair. Do not wax or pluck. Shaving ensures the best results while protecting your skin from burns.
Day of treatment
Arrive with fresh, clean, and shaven skin. Avoid applying any lotions, oils, perfumes, or deodorant to the treatment area.
Hydrate well the day of your session, as healthy skin responds more comfortably to laser energy.
Caring for your skin after your laser hair removal treatment is just as important as preparing beforehand. Proper after-care helps minimize side effects, protect your skin, and maximize your results. Please follow these guidelines:
For 24 hours after your appointment
Keep the treated area clean and dry. Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser if needed and avoid scented soaps, lotions, or body sprays that could cause irritation.
Do not apply makeup to the treated area during this period to allow your skin to settle.
For 48 hours after your appointment
Avoid high-intensity workouts, saunas, or any activities that cause excessive sweating. Heat and perspiration can irritate freshly treated skin and slow healing.
For 2 weeks after your appointment
Protect your skin by avoiding sun exposure to the treatment area and continuing to wear SPF 45 daily. Do not use self-tanner, as it may irritate the skin and interfere with your results.
General Upkeep
Only shave between treatments; avoid waxing, tweezing, or epilating, as these remove the follicle that the laser targets.
To achieve the best and most consistent results, book your next session within 4–6 weeks or as soon as you notice hair regrowth.
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