Splendor X Laser Hair Reduction

Before your treatment

• Shave the entire area you want treated the day before your appointment.
• Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen before and after your treatments.
• No natural or artificial tanning, including tanning beds and spray tans, for 2 to 3 weeks before your session.
• Avoid cell turnover or exfoliating products, such as Retin-A, alpha or beta hydroxy acids, toners or any irritating products, for one week before.
• Do not apply perfume, deodorant or makeup to the treatment area on the day of your appointment.

After your treatment

• Right after treatment, you may have slight redness, swelling around the hair follicles and mild discomfort similar to a sunburn. Cool packs may be applied.
• You may notice the smell of burnt hair during and right after your session. This is normal.
• Do not rub or pick the treated area. Do not use loofahs or abrasive scrubs for at least 5 days.
• Avoid strenuous sports and hot water, saunas and hot tubs for 2 days.
• Call our office if the area shows signs of infection or blistering.
• Keep using sunscreen throughout your course of treatments.

Scheduling your next treatment

• After treatment, hair may appear to keep growing for up to two weeks. This is the treated hair shedding from the follicle — not necessarily new growth.
• Shaving is recommended between sessions and the day before your next appointment.
• Avoid electrolysis, waxing, threading, tweezing and plucking between sessions. Shaving is encouraged.

Maintenance treatments

Five treatments is the standard number for most people to see the best results. A sixth or even seventh treatment may be needed depending on how thick and coarse the hair is at the start.

Maintenance treatments will be needed after you complete the first 5 treatments. How often depends on the person and could range from 1 to 3 or more treatments a year, depending on the area and hair density at the start. Hormone changes and hormonal medical conditions, known or unknown, can also affect hair regrowth.