Pre-Treatment

Instructions and Recommendations

The following recommendations will help assure the optimal safety, comfort,and efficacy of your treatment:

1. TREATMENTS CANNOT BE PERFORMED ON AREAS WITH A SUNTAN OR SUNBURN! Avoid direct exposure to the sun, tanning beds, or self-tanning products for 4 weeks prior to treatment. Use a high SPF sunblock on all areas to be treated at

all times you are outdoors.

2. Discontinue use of any products or medications that may cause

skin sensitivity—including Retin A, glycolic acids, and antibiotics

such as tetracycline, minocycline, or doxycycline—for the two

weeks prior to treatment.

3. Refrain from using makeup, deodorant, or perfumes the day of the treatment.

4. Refrain from caffeine and spicy foods within 24 hours of your

treatment.

Hair Removal Treatments Only:

1. Immediately refrain from waxing, tweezing, using depilatories, or bleach, and continue to refrain from using throughout the duration of your treatment cycle.

2. Hair should be completely shaved at the time of treatment.

Please feel free to call our office if you have any other questions.  We look forward to seeing you soon.