Good preparation helps your consultation and patch test go smoothly and allows treatment settings to be planned around your skin and hair.
Good preparation helps your consultation and patch test go smoothly and allows treatment settings to be planned around your skin and hair.
In the 4 weeks before your appointment
- Avoid waxing, plucking or threading the treatment area. We need the root present to assess suitability.
- Avoid electrolysis in the treatment area.
- Avoid fake tan and excessive sun exposure on the area.
In the 24 hours before your appointment
- Shave the area to be assessed. This allows us to see the hair while keeping skin comfort in mind.
- Arrive with clean skin: no heavy makeup, creams or aftershave on the area.
- Avoid very hot baths, saunas and intense exercise on the day.
Please bring or tell us about
- Your medical history and medicines.
- Any skincare products, acids or retinoids used on the face.
- Any recent sun exposure or tanning.
Laser is not generally effective on grey, white, very light blonde or red hair. Suitability will be assessed during your consultation.
If you are unsure about anything, book a private conversation. You don’t need to have everything prepared before getting in touch.
