Pre and Post Care Instructions
READING, UNDERSTANDING, AND FOLLOWING ALL PRE AND POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SERVICE WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS!
If you have any questions regarding the information below, please contact us at 952-898-1111.
*For all hair removal treatments, if you have not seen hair regrowth in the treatment area contact us a minimum of 2 days prior to your appointment to reschedule for a later date.
Electrolysis
Pre-Treatment:
Preparation:
Hair length: Ensure your hair has grown for 2–4 days or is at least 1/4 inch long when you arrive for each session.
- Avoid Tweezing or Waxing: Avoid tweezing, waxing, epilating, or threading for at least 2 weeks before your 1ˢᵗ session. These hair removal methods should not be used at any point during your treatment process.
Hydrate: Staying hydrated enhances the effectiveness of electrolysis by improving the conductivity of the skin, allowing the treatment to work more efficiently.
Skin Care: Chemical peels, facials, dermaplaning, and cosmetic injections should be avoided 1 week before and after treatment of the same area.
Medical Considerations:
Before beginning treatment, discuss any of the following conditions with your technician:
- Cold sores
- Herpes
- Lupus
- Melanoma
- Tendency to keloid
- Psoriasis
- Pigmentary issues
Electrolysis may not be suitable for those with certain skin conditions, keloid scarring, or medical conditions that affect healing. Clients on blood thinners may need to delay treatment.
*Discuss any health concerns or skin sensitivities with your technician before starting.
Day of Procedure
If you have not filled out the online intake form, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out this form.
If applicable, apply numbing cream 30-60 minutes before treatment. Your technician will remove the product prior to treatment.
Clients should arrive at the appointment with clean skin, free of lotions, make-up, sprays, or creams in the treatment area.
*Adverse reactions are rare and can be unpredictable. Due to this, we will not perform a procedure two weeks prior to a special event (e.g. wedding, reunion, interview, etc.)
Post-Treatment:
Immediate Effects: Expect redness, bumps and some swelling in the treated area, which may last up to 2 hours or longer for some individuals. A sunburn-like sensation is normal and may continue into the next day. Use a cold compress, aloe vera gel, or witch hazel if needed to aid in soothing. Small pinpoint scabbing is normal and should be treated with care. Do not touch or pick at any scabbing. Be sure to inform your Electrologist if you do experience scabbing.
Long Term Effects: After each treatment, the hair will either not grow back or if it does, it grows back finer and lighter until the follicle is no longer able to reproduce a hair.
Aftercare:
Hygiene: Use tepid water and mild soap. Pat the skin dry—do not rub. Keep treatment areas clean by utilizing products like antiseptic skin washes, witch hazel, hydrogen peroxide, or 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Avoid: Hot tubs, pools, and public gyms for 24 hours to prevent bacterial exposure. Avoid topical medications 5 days before or after treatment. Do not pick, scratch, tweeze, or wax the treated area. Hyperpigmentation (darkening) or hypopigmentation (lightening) is a risk if you pick or scratch when the skin is healing.
Protection: Apply an antiseptic ointment like bacitracin. (Neosporin is not recommended)
Makeup: Use only fresh makeup purchased within 90 days, and new/cleaned applicators and brushes.
Laser Hair Removal
Pre-Treatment:
- Preparation:
Shaving: Shave the treatment area the night before or the morning of your appointment. For 1st time clients, leave a 1” x 1” square of hair for photos. If you can't shave, inform us when scheduling. A $25 fee will apply if we shave the area for you.
- Avoid Tweezing or Waxing: You cannot tweeze, wax, epilate, or thread 2 weeks before your 1st session or between sessions. If you're currently tweezing or waxing, contact us for specific guidance.
- Skin Care: Avoid both real and artificial sources of UV light. Keep your skin as light as possible for best results (Avoid sun tanning and self-tanners for 3 weeks). Use SPF 30 or higher and cover the treatment area if exposed to the sun or artificial UV light.
- 7 days prior to your treatment avoid glycolic/lactic acid, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, retinol products, microdermabrasion, facials & chemical peels.
1 year before your treatment you must have been off Accutane.
Medical Considerations:
Before beginning treatment, discuss any of the following conditions with your technician:
- Herpes
- Lupus
- Melanoma
- Tendency to keloid
- Psoriasis
- Pigmentary issues
- Previous hair removal treatments
* If you are pregnant or become pregnant during your treatment, services will be paused for your safety. Please inform us in advance so we can reschedule your sessions accordingly.
* Please, inform your technician about any medications or supplements you are taking, as some can increase sensitivity to light. We are unable to perform treatments for clients taking light-sensitizing medications such as antibiotics, Z-Pac, or prescription creams within the last 10 days.
Day of Procedure
If you have not filled out the online intake form, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out this form.
Clients should arrive at appointments with clean skin, free of lotions, make-up, sprays, or creams in the treatment area or deodorant if having the underarms treated. Due to the nature of our services, children are not allowed in the treatment room and must be accompanied by an adult in the lobby.
*If you are on maintenance treatments and only need "spot treating" please come in with at least 1 week's worth of growth.
*Adverse reactions are rare and can be unpredictable. Due to this, we will not perform a procedure two weeks prior to a special event (e.g. wedding, reunion, interview, etc.)
Post-Treatment:
Immediate Effects: Expect redness and bumps in the treated area, which may last up to 2 hours or longer for some individuals. A sunburn-like sensation is normal and may continue into the next day. Use a cold compress, aloe vera gel, or witch hazel if needed to aid in soothing.
Hair Shedding: 5-21 days post-treatment, the treated hair will shed. This is normal and indicates the treated hair is pushing out of the follicle. Gently exfoliate with a washcloth to assist in this process. Each session generally results in a 15-20% reduction in hair. After the initial 3 weeks, expect minimal hair growth until 1-2 before your next session.
- Aftercare:
Showering/Bathing: Use tepid water and mild soap. Pat the skin dry—do not rub.
Deodorant: Wait 24 hours before applying deodorant to treated areas.
Avoid Heat: For 72 hours, avoid hot tubs, pools, and public gyms to prevent skin irritation and bacterial exposure.
Soothe Skin: Applying aloe, witch hazel or a cold compress as needed.
Avoid Irritation: Do not pick, scratch, tweeze, or wax the treated area. Wear loose clothing to prevent friction on treated areas.
Limit direct sun exposure: Treated skin will be more sun sensitive for 2 weeks post treatment, use a full-spectrum sunblock with 30+ SPF protection and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Pause Exfoliants: Retinoids, chemical and physical exfoliants (acids and scrubs) should be avoided for 7 days.
Makeup: Use only pure mineral makeup immediately after treatment and ensure it’s fresh and new.
Moisturizing: Apply moisturizer liberally to the treated area to help the dead hair exfoliate more easily.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding laser hair removal instructions or treatments, please contact us at (952) 898-1111
BBL Photo Rejuvenation
Pre-Treatment:
- Preparation:
Avoid consuming alcohol 24 hours before or 24 hours after a laser skin treatment, as it can cause swelling in the treatment area and surrounding areas. Proper hydration should begin 72 hours before the service.
Check all medications for light or sun sensitivity warnings. Antibiotics, Z-Pac, and prescription topical creams must be discontinued at least 10 days prior, or treatment will be denied. Avoid NSAIDs 48 hours before treatment; consider taking Tylenol instead.
Extra pigment can negatively impact the success of laser treatments and light-based treatments. Each treatment, your skin tone must be the same, or lighter than at your 1st treatment.
Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB 30 SPF or greater is required for all clients undergoing BBL treatments. Sunscreen must be worn at least 3 weeks prior to your 1st laser session and continue using it throughout your sessions. Choose a Zinc Oxide-based sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours when exposed to sunlight.
Oral Benadryl is recommended the night prior to treatment and 3+ days post-BBL to reduce swelling. Swelling is common, especially after the first treatment and for broken capillary treatment on the cheeks and nose.
5 days prior to your treatment, avoid glycolic/lactic acid, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid.
10 days prior to your treatment, avoid microdermabrasion, facials & chemical peels, waxing, retinol Products, and sun-sensitizing medications including high-dose antibiotics.
4 Weeks Prior to your treatment, avoid sunless tanners, sun exposure, and tanning Beds
*You can use Hydroquinone up to the day of your treatment.
* Please, inform your technician about any medications or supplements you are taking, as some can increase sensitivity to light.
Day of Procedure
If you have not filled out the online intake form, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out this form.
Clients should arrive at appointments with clean skin, free of lotions, make-up, sprays, or creams in the treatment area. Due to the nature of our services, children are not allowed in the treatment room and must be accompanied by an adult in the lobby.
* If you are pregnant or become pregnant during your treatment, services will be paused for your safety. Please inform us in advance so we can reschedule your sessions accordingly.
*Adverse reactions are rare and can be unpredictable. Due to this, we will not perform a procedure two weeks prior to a special event (e.g. wedding, reunion, interview, etc.)
Post-Treatment:
Immediate Effects:
- A sunburn-like sensation with redness and flushing is expected and may last up to 2 hours or longer for some individuals.
- Darkening of pigmented spots is a positive sign that the treatment is working. Scabbing may occur—apply Bacitracin to scabs and allow them to heal naturally.
- Swelling is normal and typically lasts 72 hours but may persist for up to a week. Stay hydrated, use a cold compress, and keep the treated area elevated (especially at night) to aid healing.
- Aftercare:
Showering/Bathing: Use tepid water and mild soap. Pat the skin dry—do not rub.
Avoid Heat: For 72 hours, avoid hot tubs, pools, and public gyms to prevent skin irritation and bacterial exposure.
Avoid Irritation: Do not pick, scratch, tweeze, or wax the treated area. Wear loose clothing to prevent friction on treated areas.
Limit direct sun exposure: Treated skin will be more sun sensitive for 2 weeks post treatment, use a full-spectrum sunblock with 30+ SPF protection and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Makeup: Make-up can be applied immediately after treatment in light quantities. It is recommended to use mineral-based makeup to allow skin to breathe.
Moisturizing: Apply moisturizer liberally to the treated area to help the dead hair exfoliate more easily.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding BBL Photo Rejuvenation, please contact us at (952) 898-1111