Initial Consultation: An initial consultation is required prior to starting laser hair removal treatment in our office for the first time. This allows your clinician to review your medical history, answer your questions, assess your skin to determine the safest and most effective settings, and review the plan and treatment expectations. If your clinician determines you are a candidate for laser hair removal, they will do a test spot during this consultation. After your consultation you may schedule your first treatment session.  For your comfort, once you’ve scheduled your first treatment session a prescription for numbing cream can be prescribed to your preferred pharmacy. Please note, your insurance copay or deductible will apply.

Prior to Treatment:

• Avoid waxing and plucking the hair four weeks prior to treatment, as this may reduce effectiveness. 
• Avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen if you will be in the sun for any period of time. Always inform your provider if you’ve been tanning prior to any treatment sessions.
• Shave the area the day of your treatment session. Do not skip this step. Shaving prevents thermal injury to the skins surface ensuring that the lasers energy directly targets the hair follicle. 

Treatment: There is minimal to no discomfort during treatment. Some areas of the body are more sensitive (just like waxing or plucking) and in these more sensitive areas you may feel a mild stinging sensation that will subside almost immediately. The treatment is rapid and precise with a continuous cooling application to help alleviate stinging and/or redness. Most clients require a minimum of six sessions per treatment area.

Recovery: There is no downtime, although after laser hair removal treatment, you may experience redness and/or sensitivity of the area of skin that was treated. This typically subsides quickly and if desired a cooling gel pack may be used to help reduce redness or swelling of the treated area.