6 WEEKS BEFORE TREATMENT
2 WEEKS BEFORE TREATMENT
THREE DAYS BEFORE TREATMENT
DAY OF TREATMENT
A FEW MORE THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW..
IMMEDIATELY AFTER
FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS AFTER
REDNESS, SWELLING OR DISCOMFORT
Apply cool ice packs to the affected area, taking them on and off every three to five minutes for one to two hours (do not apply ice pack for more than five minutes at a time). Also, apply hydrocortisone 1%, Vaseline, or Aquaphor to the affected area up to three times a day until it resolves.
ITCHING
Option to take oral liquid Benadryl, Allegra, or Claritin (antihistamines available over the counter) as needed, as well as applying hydrocortisone 1%, and Vaseline or Aquaphor to the affected area up to three times per day until it resolves. Avoid scratching the area.
FOR LASER BUMPS
These are normal and very common in areas with coarse, dense hair, and their presence indicates an effective laser treatment. Also known as folliculitis, these small bumps should resolve within a few days, and will be less intense with each subsequent treatment. To help them resolve quickly, avoid direct heat, as well as activities that cause you to sweat. Avoid picking, scratching, shaving, and tight clothing. Apply hydrocortisone 1% and Vaseline or Aquaphor 3 times a day until resolved.