• Avoid the sun including tanning beds and self-tanners
• Wear Sun protection—SPF 30+
• Moisturize skin daily

For Hair Removal—

Do not was, thread, use depilatory creams, or use any other method to remove hair in the area to be treated.

• Avoid the use of photosensitizing medications such as Retina A or Glycolic Acid

Vascular Treatments

Avoid anticoagulants (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, fish oils, vitamin E, etc.)

• If you have a history of Herpes Simplex Virus infection, you may want to consider taking an antiviral medication as prescribed by your doctor
• Shave the areas to be treated
• If there is very little hair in the area, please shave and tape a small amount of the hair to a piece of paper for your provider to review.

• Inform you doctor if you have changed medications or have had recent sun exposure.

Blood vessels (including diffuse redness), rosacea, acne

• Avoid smoking cigarettes for at least 4-8 hours before treatment as this may constrict the vessels and make treatment less successful.
• Only apply EMLA or other topical anesthetic if directed by your provider

Hair Removal and pigment

• Do not exercise or go to the gym, spa or sauna immediately before treatment

• Apply sunscreen (SPF 30+) to all areas treated and avoid sun exposure

• Avoid saunas, strenuous exercise, and any activity that may cause excessive heat to the treatment area for 24 hours
• A feeling of itchiness may be noticed; this is perfectly normal
• Do not apply products that may cause your skin to react negatively for 1-2 weeks (scrubs, exfoliating agents, products with fragrance or perfumes)
  • If possible, avoid using makeup other than sunscreen and moisturizer for 4-8 hours after treatment. Note: treated pigment may become darker following the treatment this is a desired effect and may be covered by makeup.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if there is continued or severe discomfort or any sign of blistering. This is extremely uncommon, but requires immediate attention.

    Pigment treatments

    • The treated pigment will darken, dry, and slough as the skin renews (7-21+days)
    • Do not scratch or pick at the areas
    • Avoid sun exposure for 1 month after the treatment

    Vascular treatments

    • Slight redness and itchiness are common for a few minutes to a few hours after the treatments
    • Dry skin or peeling may be noted after the treatments (apply moisturizer)

• Avoid direct sun if possible but if you cannot avoid direct sun exposure, always use sunscreen (30 SPF+) and reapply every 2 hours.