PRETREAMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment. Tan skin cannot be treated! If treated, there is a chance of hypo- or hyper-pigmentation that may not clear for 2-3 months, or even possibly be permanent.

2. The use of self-tanners must be discontinued one week before treatment.

3. You must avoid bleaching, plucking, or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment.

4. If you have a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be started the day before treatment and continued one week after treatment.

5. Please shave area to be treated 2-3 days before treatment, so some stubble shows.

6. It is best to book appointments when you will have time to rest after the treatment and icethe area treated. Please follow the guidelines recommended by the laser operator as when tobook your follow-up appointments.