Laser clinic care after care advice

Pre / After Care advice

Laser hair reduction

Preparing for your laser treatment

To get the most out of your laser hair removal please follow the below guidelines if you have any changes to your health, lifestyle or skin colour (tan) please let Saiqa know before your next treatment.

2 weeks before

Keep out of the sun and ensure the skin is not tanned
Stop any waxing, threading or other method of hair removal. Start saving the area.

3-4 days before

Stop using any active ingredients such as retinol, acids etc
Exfoliate the body and keep moisturised.

24 hours before

Shave the area. Ensure there is no hair above the skin
Do not apply heavy oils or moisturiser.

Day of treatment

Do not come with make-up
Do not apply deodorant if having u/arm treatment
Avoid caffeine
Wear loose clothing for body treatments

Aftercare for laser treatment

First 24 – 48 hours

Every 2 hours ice the area and apply aloe vera gel
Avoid – UV/heat exposure, cooking, hot showers, exercise, swimming make up, deodorant, perfume
Be gentle with your skin, use a mild cleanser and moisturiser (no active ingredients)
Keep lasered areas well moisturised
Increase water intake
Wear loose clothing and avoid scratching/rubbing the area as this can cause irritation.

After 48 hours