Saturday, April 30, 2016

Instructions for laser hair removal patients

1    1.  Laser causes permanent hair reduction not removal.
2.  Few minimum continuous sittings are required at 4-6 week interval (4-5).
3.  Maintenance sittings may be required in few patients.
4.  Hard hair tends to be finer,with decrease in hair density with further sittings.
5.  No hair bleach should be done between laser sittings.
6.  Shaving can be done in between laser sittings but waxing, threading not advised within 2-3 week prior to laser.
7.  Patient should bring a thick cloth/ towel in every laser sitting.
8.  Transient redness & swelling can be expected after every sitting. In case of any persistent redness & swelling/ pain/pustulation/discharge----contact the clinic.    
9.  Adequate sun protection should be done and sunscreen should be applied after every sitting                                                                 

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