Patient Consent Form For Laser Hair Removal Treatment

Pre and Post Care Information Sheet
This is your copy to take home with you

Pre Laser Hair Removal Treatment Recommendations

• Do not wax, pluck, use depilatory creams or undertake electrolysis for 4 weeks prior to treatment, and in between treatments
• Do not use prescription strength exfoliant creams (Retin-A and Alpha Hydroxy) for 2 weeks prior to treatment
• Do not shave for up to 2 weeks prior to first treatment. Please shave the night before all subsequent treatments
• Avoid tanning, including self-tanning lotions, tanning bed/booths or sun exposure, for 4 weeks prior to and in between treatments. A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be used on any area of sun-exposed skin, which you plan to treat Post Laser Hair Removal Treatment Recommendations (Hair Removal)
• A mild sunburn-like sensation is anticipated. This usually resolves within 2-3 hours of treatment but may persist for up to 2 days. Application of chilled aloe vera gel or an ice pack every hour for 5 to 10 minutes may be soothing to the skin. Continue until symptoms subside
• Avoid sun exposure to treated areas. Apply a sun block with SPF 30 or greater daily to sun-exposed treated areas between treatments and for 4-6 weeks after last treatment
• Bathe or shower as usual. Treated areas may be temperature sensitive. Avoid use of strongly scented lotions or soaps, prescription strength exfoliant creams, loofah sponges, and aggressive scrubbing to treated areas during healing phase
• Appearance of “stubble” may appear in 1 to 4 weeks. This is not hair re-growth. It is the remnant of treated hairs being expelled from the treated damaged follicle. Allow this hair to fall out of the skin on its own or by gently washing with a warm wet washcloth. Do not pluck or tweeze. You may shave during this period if you must (Shaving can promote growth)
• Best results are obtained on clients who have follow up treatment immediately after hair starts to grow. Your clinician will advise you when you should schedule your next appointment. It is important to adhere to this regime (Usually every 4 weeks)
• The treated area will progress to scabs/crusting and will start flaking off in 2 to 3 days
• The treated area is usually healed in 7-10 days. It will continue to fade over the next 2 to 4 weeks
• Direct sunlight to the treated area should be avoided. Daily application of a SPF30 is recommended to prevent development of new lesions
• There is a possibility of extra hair loss surrounding specific treatment areas

IMPORTANT - With all laser hair removal treatments described above, the following recommendations apply:

Until redness has completely resolved, avoid all of the following:

• Applying cosmetics on treated areas
• Swimming, especially in pools with chemical/chlorine
• Hot tubs, spas and jacuzzis
• Activities that cause excessive perspiration
• Avoid sun exposure to treated areas
• Do not pick, scratch or remove scabs as this will cause unwanted side effects
• Apply a sunscreen with SPF 30+ daily to sun exposed skin, AND REAPPLY AS DIRECTED BY PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
• Increased photosensitivity to UV and Laser can occur when taking certain medications. During your treatment programme, if you have commenced or changed dosage with the following medications, you must advise your clinician:
• Antibiotics – doxycycline (acne), minocycline, Tetracyclines, Sulphonamides
• Antihistamines – Diphenhydramone, Cyproheptadine
• Antidepressants
• Herbal preparations – st Johns wort, Ginko Biloba, citrus oils, Herbal HRT therapies (Taking these medications does not exclude you from Laser Hair Removal Treatments; however, extra precautions are applicable in these cases )

For ANY concerns or adverse reactions please contact Salon Identity staff or your doctor