Laser Treatment for Permanent Hair Removal - Body Beautiful Laser Inc.

What should I do before my laser treatment?
Try to avoid sun exposure. Hair can be more aggressively treated without a fresh tan. Having hair is essential to having a successful treatment. You cannot wax, tweeze, thread or have electrolysis for 4 weeks before a treatment. The best way to manage hair before is to shave, trim, bleach or use cream depilatories. The day of your treatment, the hair will need to have been freshly shaved. If you suffer from cold sores often and are having your mouth area treated, you will need to get a prescription for Acyclovir or Zovarix and take as directed by your technician. Purchase either aloe, Vitamin E gel or sunburn creams and keep them in your fridge ready to use after your treatment.

What can I expect during the treatment?
You will be asked to sign a consent form. The area will be cleaned. A touch up shave will be done if there is still hair visible. Gel is applied to the skin and the laser is compressed into the skin and the treatment begins. You will notice a distinguishable aroma of lasered hair. This is a good sign and the smell will not hurt you. The skin will be cleaned frequently. After, a gel or cloth will be applied to your skin

What should I do after my treatment?
You will be given a post care treatment sheet and please follow the suggestions on it to have the best possible outcome.

Does the treatment hurt?
No treatment to remove unwanted hair is completely painless. LightSheer has the patented chill tip and compression of the skin which reduces the discomfort.

Clients that have previously waxed or had electrolysis usually find the treatments more tolerable. There are some options to make the treatments more comfortable. You can take whatever you normally take for a bad headache before your treatment. Anbesol that is used for toothaches can assist those having their upper lip treated. emla® is available, which is a topical anesthetic. Ask your laser technician for more information.