The laser targets the pigment in the hair and skin and thus it is important that you do not have a suntan – whether natural or artificial.
If you have a tan you should wait at least 4 weeks after your last UV exposure until there is no activity in the pigment producing cells.
If you are plucking, waxing or threading, you should stop 4 weeks prior to treatment and change to shaving or cutting the hair.
The area needs to be shaved two days before treatment.
You should avoid perfumes, deodorants or any potential irritants in the treatment area before and after treatment.
You should avoid alcohol, aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as Nurofen for 48 hours before treatment - this will reduce the risk of a skin reaction.
