Thread:Lumiereskinandlaser/@comment-5963727-20130107174747

Pre-Treatment
 * 1) The treatment area needs to be shaved to skin level, although a days hair growth may be necessary and helpful so that the area that requires treatment is easily recognizable.
 * 2) You must avoid waxing, plucking, threading or electrolyses of the hair for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment. The laser needs the hair at skin level in order to effectively destroy the hair follicle.
 * 3) Avoid the sun exposure for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment. The GentleLASE ® or ELOS T Aurora will work on most skin types, but the lighter you can allow your skin to get, the better and safer your skin is likely to be. The lighter skin allows more energy to be delivered to the target. A "skin" bleaching cream such as Hydroquinone may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment in order optimize results.
 * 4) Be sure that the treatment area is fully washed off and has no makeup, medication etc.
 * 5) Be certain that you are not on medications such as Accutane, Retin-A, Gold Therapy etc, at present or within the past 6 months. These medications, and several others, can make your skin susceptible to damage from the laser. If in doubt, please ask us for a list of the said medications.
 * 6) Laser treatments for hair are not recommended if you are pregnant. 