Laser hair removal in los angeles
Pre-Treatment Instructions
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
- Shave all areas to be treated on the day of treatment. If you have difficulty shaving, you can schedule an appointment to be shaved. For women – facial hair may be clipped with small scissors if you’re uncomfortable with shaving.
- Please do not wax, pluck or bleach the hair for one month prior to treatment. The hair follicle needs to be present for effective treatment. You may shave.
- Numbing cream should be applied 30 minutes prior to treatment. Apply a thin layer of cream to area, but do not rub in completely, then cover with plastic wrap.
- No sun exposure or use of tanning products for 4-6 weeks before or during the full course of therapy. Sun protection with sunscreen (at least SPF 30), protective clothing and sunglasses are essential prior to, in-between and following your series of treatments. If you are currently tan, you will need to postpone your first treatment.
- Avoid aspirin, Advil or Motrin or any other aspirin containing products for at least one week prior to procedure. This will help minimize possible bruising.
- Discontinue use of Retin-A and Hydroquinone (if treating face), Tetracycline, or Minocin three days prior to all treatments.
- No new medications should be taken for at least two weeks prior to treatment. Please notify Belle Visage if you must take a new medication prior to treatment.
- If you have a history of cold sores (herpes) and are receiving treatment around the mouth, we recommend that you take Valtrex during your therapy. Please notify Belle Visage if you need a prescription for this condition. If you have a current prescription, Valtrex 500mg should be taken by mouth twice daily on the day before, the day of and the day after treatment.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Belle Visage Medical Corp.
Important Precautions Regarding the Triple Anesthetic Cream Numbing Instructions
This product contains: (BLT) Benzocaine 20%, Lidocaine 6% and Tetracaine 4%.
Contraindications: If you have allergies to any of the above-mentioned drugs, you may NOT use this product.
DO NOT USE:
- In or around eye area.
- On full chest and full back in the same day – if use of cream is required on both areas, the treatments should be scheduled on separate days.
- Prior to vascular laser treatments – as use of BLT cream causes the area to become flushed and is difficult to see where veins originate.
*** Main use of BLT is prior to laser hair and some pigment laser treatments.
Directions for use: It is best to purchase BLT cream prior to day of treatment and apply at home approximately 1 hour prior to treatment. Apply a thin coat of BLT cream evenly to body part being treated. To receive optimal results from BLT, wrap area with a plastic wrap which aids in maximum absorption of the cream (e.g., Saran Wrap or Reynolds Plastic Wrap). Remember to have the body part clean shaven on day of treatment or night before is best. For bikini area – have the area shaved in the "style" that you want and your nurse will be able to trace your shaved hairline. Expect numbness in area and redness. The slight red appearance is normal. Any unusual redness or irritation should be reported to an R.N. at Belle Visage Medical Corp immediately at 818.907.0502. Numbness can last up to 24 hours.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Belle Visage Medical Corp.
After Care Instructions
- Treat your skin gently – do not scrub, scratch or pick at the treated area.
- When washing the treated area, use a gentle, mild soap for the next 2-3 days. Do not use a washcloth or loofah on the treated area and pat skin dry.
- Avoid any creams or lotions, which contain alpha hydroxy or glycolic acid for 3 days after treatment. Many anti-aging and acne products contain these acids, please check the ingredients of your products.
- You may shave the treated area, but NO plucking, waxing or bleaching. Remember, it takes 2-3 weeks for the treated hair to fall out, so be patient.
- Avoid hot showers, baths, hot tubs for at least 24 hours after treatment.
- Ideally, you should stay out of the sun throughout the course of treatment. If you are planning a vacation in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher). If you become tan, wait until your tan fades before your next treatment (at least one month).
Reactions to Watch For and What to Do:
- Skin may be red with small "bumps" immediately following the treatment. Your skin may feel like it has a slight sunburn. This can last a few minutes to a few days after treatment. You may use ice packs and cold aloe vera gel to soothe skin.
- If you experience itching, you may use over-the-counter topical hydrocortisone lotion or cream.
- If you experience increased pain, textural changes (blistering or fluid erupts), or skin becomes tender to touch, call Belle Visage immediately for further directions or make an appointment to be seen right away.
- If light scabbing or crusting occurs, apply a topical antibiotic ointment, such as Bacitracin or Neosporin as directed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Belle Visage Medical Corp.
