PRE-TREATMENT LASER HAIR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Before your laser hair removal treatment at Coastal Aesthetics, it’s important to follow specific pre-treatment instructions to ensure the best results and a safe experience. Please review the guidelines below to prepare for your session and reach out to us with any questions prior to your appointment.

Contact Us Book An Appointment
A woman looking at her underarm that has hair removed by laser
  • The area to be treated must be cleaned and shaved 24 hours or less, prior to treatment.
  • Avoid the sun 2 weeks before and after treatment until your healthcare provider allows. Pigmented cells in your skin compete with melanin in your hair.
  • Certain topical medications or skin care products may need to be stopped 3-5 days prior to treatment. Examples include Retin-A, Vitamin C, and Glycolic topicals.
  • You must avoid bleaching, plucking, or waxing hair for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment. The melanin-containing hair must be present in the follicle as it is the “target” for the laser light.
  • Recently tanned skin cannot be treated! If treated within 2 weeks of active (natural sunlight or tanning booth) tanning, you may develop hypopigmentation (white spots) after treatment, and this may not clear for 2-3 months or more.
  • The use of self-tanning skin products must be discontinued one week prior to treatment. Any residual self-tanner should be removed prior to treatment.