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For permanent hair reduction, we recommend a course of at least 12 treatments spaced at 6-8 week intervals.

For six weeks prior to your laser treatment, please do not wax, epilate, bleach or thread the treatment area. Once laser treatment has started you must stop all hair removal methods except for shaving.

At least two weeks before and after your appointment please discontinue using hair removal creams, fake tan, bleaching products, strong emollients, aromatherapy oils and perfumes in the treatment areas. During this time we recommended avoiding the sun and throughout your treatment course we highly recommend using an SPF30+ sunscreen.

For seven days prior and after your appointment, please discontinue any skin irritants (Retin-A, Retinols, Glycolic and Salicylic acids).

Before every treatment, please advise us of medical conditions and medications that you are taking, including antibiotics or steroids. Certain drugs and herbal medications (e.g. St John's Wort) can make your skin photosensitive and increase the risk of unwanted side effects. If you have a history of cold sores, antiviral medication may be used prior to treatment and continued for one week after.

12 hours prior to your appointment please shave the treatment area and ensure that it is clean. Please ensure any moles, skin lesions, pigmentation, tattoos and scars in the treatment area are covered with a white plaster, leaving a two cm border around the treatment area.

Immediately after treatment you may experience redness and swelling of the hair follicle in the treatment area. This is a normal part of the process and will start to subside after a few hours. To minimise any discomfort following treatment, Aloe Vera gel and ice packs can be applied to the treated areas. Please do not pick or scratch any of this skin as it heals.

Avoid sun exposure (including sun-beds) for a minimum of two weeks to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation or darker pigmentation.

If your underarms have been treated, please use a power deodorant for 24 hours after treatment to reduce skin irritation. Avoid hot baths and heat treatments for the first few days after treatment.

In the unlikely event that a blister or burn should occur, you can apply vitamin E liberally to aid healing. Do not burst any blister(s) as this may lead to scarring.

Anywhere from 5 - 20 days after treatment, shedding of the surface hair may occur. Please do be patient as laser hair treatment can vary and require a number of sessions before you see results.