Our professional team will evaluate your individual condition and talk with you about what you hope to achieve. We will then develop a treatment plan to address the specific problem, and to meet your aesthetic goals. Some important considerations that should be discussed with us before beginning treatment include:

• Avoid sun exposure 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after
• Avoid sunless tanning products 7 days prior to your treatment. It is recommended that you exfoliate the area to remove any residual color
• Patients who are pregnant cannot be treated
• Avoid all alpha hydroxy, hydroquinone, retinols/retinoid, Tazorac, and Differin for 1 week before treatment
• Patients with any abnormal lesions, moles or spots on the area to be treated must be cleared by a medical practitioner prior to treatment.
• Patients must stop waxing, tweezing and chemical epilation 3 weeks prior to treatment
• If you are prone to cold sores, it is highly recommended to take an anti-viral medication (such as Valtrex) prior to your treatment. Patients with active cold sores will not be treated
• Patients who have used Accutane or similar products within the last 6 months CANNOT have laser hair removal treatments
• Patient should not perform any physical activity that increases body temperature or blood pressure within 2 hours before and after treatments
• If you have dermal fillers in the area to be treated, wait 4 weeks after injection to receive laser treatments.
• Antibiotics may increase photosensitivity. We recommend that you check with your PCP prior to receiving laser treatments if you are taking a long-term antibiotic. If you become ill and begin taking an antibiotic, you will need to be off the medication for 7 days before laser treatment.
• Patients with red, grey or blonde hair in the area to be treated should consult with a Nurse Fiona Laser Technician prior to receiving treatments, as the laser is less effective on these hair colors.