These are the steps you should take before taking our Laser Therapy treatments:

1. Discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment
2. Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks prior to treatment
3. Avoid sun exposure, or the use of tanning beds for 2 weeks and self-tanners for at least four weeks prior and/or in between high-intensity light treatments
4. Report all skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema, or allergies to treating Practitioner
5. Do not exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week
6. If the skin is red, irritated, or sunburned, the high-intensity light treatment must be rescheduled
7. Report all medication taken within two weeks of the treatment
10. Do not use sun blocking creams within 12 hours of scheduled treatments
11. Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately before and after a high-intensity light session

Here are some popular measures for our Laser Therapy treatments aftercare:

1. Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds or self-tanners for at least 2 weeks after each treatment.
2. Avoid touching, rubbing, peeling or picking of the skin in treatment area, as this may cause hyper/hypo pigmentation, or scarring
3. Gently apply pure Aloe Vera gel or antibiotic ointment to the treated area, twice daily until healed and dry
4. A “cold pack” may be placed over the treated area to reduce swelling and/or discomfort for the first
2-3 days. Discomfort is usually minimal but pain medication can also be taken for pain and swelling if required
5. For 24-48 hours, avoid hot baths, hot showers, hot tubs and saunas. When showering and washing, gently pat dry and do not rub.
6. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours following clinical treatment.
7. Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately after and high intensity light session.