If in doubt, please ask us for a list of the aforementioned medications.Ħ. These medications, and several others, can make your skin susceptible to damage from the laser. Be certain that you are not on medications such as Accutane, Retin-A, Gold Therapy etc, at present or within the past 6 months. Be sure that the treatment area is fully washed off and has no makeup, medication etc.ĥ. Please consult with a StudioMD technician before such treatment.Ĥ. A 'skin' bleaching cream such as Hydroquinone may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment in order optimize results. The lighter skin allows more energy to be delivered to the target. Avoid the sun exposure for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment. The laser needs the hair at skin level in order to effectively destroy the hair follicle.ģ. You must avoid waxing, plucking, threading or electrolyses of the hair for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment.
The treatment area needs to be shaved to skin level, although a days hair growth may be necessary and helpful so that the area that requires treatment is easily recognizable.Ģ.
