You have scheduled an appointment with Glow Med Clinic for professional laser hair removal in Richmond. And according to us, you have taken one of the best decisions of your life.
At Glow Med Clinic, we prefer Venus Versa hair removal that delivers intense Pulsed Light with SmartPulse to the deeper layers of the skin to target the pigment and destroy the hair follicle. The technology used ensures safe and consistent heat distribution, while the real-time cooling system keeps skin protected.
The method used by the clinic is very effective. But, the thing is you should be prepared for the same. And for preparation, there are a few things that you should and shouldn’t do before the procedure. These precautions will enhance the result of professional laser hair removal.
Dos before the procedure
Shave the treatment area
You should shave the treatment area 24 to 48 hours before the appointment. In most cases, shaving is not recommended for different reasons. But, if you visit the clinic after shaving, the result will be great.
Shaving is required because it severely decreases the chance of burns with the hair being below the skin’s surface. In simple terms, the procedure will be safe for you.
Avoid sun exposure
You should protect the skin or area to be treated from sun exposure for at least 2 weeks before the procedure day. You should step out only if it’s important but only after applying sunscreen.
Too much sun exposure leads to skin discoloration after laser hair removal. And if it’s a sunburn, the procedure becomes more painful with blisters. Sometimes, we don’t treat clients with sunburn and reschedule the appointment. There won’t be an issue in the procedure but the result won’t be good.
Check your medications
Antibiotics or medicines for birth control, acne, and photosensitizing don’t go well with professional laser hair removal. You should inform us about your medication schedule even if it doesn’t include the names mentioned above. You need to understand that some medicines interfere with the treatment, reducing its effectiveness.
We won’t ask you to stop the medicines; instead, we will adjust the treatment accordingly and proceed with caution. But, this will only be possible if you provide the right details.
Remove the makeup or cream
This doesn’t mean that the makeup or cream used by you is bad. The thing is some ingredients in the makeup products disrupt the procedure and affect the result of the professional laser hair removal. This includes everything that is applied topically to the area.
Use soap and water to clean the area to be treated. If you are using makeup remover, rinse it before the procedure.
Don’t before the procedure
Pluck or wax the treatment area
We mentioned above that shaving is important to get good results. But, plucking or waxing the treatment area is not right. You should stop this at least 4 to 6 weeks before the procedure.
Shaving is advised because it leaves the root in place but not plucking or waxing. The hair follicle leaves the skin from the root when you pluck or wax.
If you consider these dos and don’ts, you will get the best result for professional laser hair removal in Richmond Hill.
