Pre-Laser Hair Reduction Instructions
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and sunless tanning treatments for 4 weeks prior
- Avoid bleaching, waxing, tweezing, plucking, threading, and Nair products for 4 weeks prior
- Shave treatment area 24-48 hours before appointment
- Stop retinol and medications that cause sun sensitivity 7 days prior
- Call if you are taking an antibiotic within 7 days of appointment
- No Accutane 6 months prior to any LHR treatment (any area)
- No chemical peels or resurfacing skin treatment (LHR treatment area only) 2 weeks before appointment
- If a history of cold sores or genital herpes in treatment area, call clinic for pretreatment instructions
- Call clinic with any questions or to reschedule 218-692-5397