1. Please shave the treatment area within 24 hours of your appointment, but do not tweeze or wax within 2 weeks of treatment.
a. If the area to be treated is difficult to reach and you cannot shave it yourself, we will shave it for you at an additional cost of $75.
b. Please specify if you will need this service, so that we can schedule the proper time for your appointment. Due to time restrictions, we may have to reschedule your treatment if you arrive for your treatment unshaved.
2. No sun exposure 4-6 weeks prior to treatment. This may result in a lightening or darkening of your skin that can take several months to resolve or may be permanent.
3. Discontinue antibiotics such doxycycline 7-10 days prior to your procedure.
4. If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, antiviral medication at time of treatment maybe recommended.
5. Use all topical and/or oral medications as directed by your provider.
Please do not hesitate to call our office at 855.383.7546 if you have any questions or concerns about your treatments.
PRESCRIPTIONS
If it has been recommended that you use a bleaching cream before your treatment, please apply it to the area to be treated as directed. Normally, we ask that you apply it 1-2 times a day for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment depending on your skin color. We may ask that you resume this regimen following your treatment as well to prevent hyperpigmentation.
If you have a history of herpes or cold sores/fever blisters in the area to be treated, you will need to take a prescribed antiviral medication to prevent an outbreak after the laser treatment. This medication MUST be started 24-48 hours prior to your treatment, and continued for 5 days.
Please notify the office ASAP if you develop any type of rash or outbreak in the area to be treated prior to laser treatment. Your treatment may need to be postponed until this clears.
TOPICAL ANESTHETIC
Should you need or desire a topical anesthetic cream, 5% LMX (lidocaine) cream is available to purchase at SkinSpirit or can be purchased at your pharmacy over the counter. Please do not hesitate to call our office at 855.383.7546 if you have any questions or concerns about your treatments.