How you prepare before laser hair removal directly impacts your results. Follow these pre-care instructions before every session at iBeauty Makeover to get the safest, most effective treatment possible. If you have questions about anything below, call us before your appointment at (561) 975-3807.
Shaving the treatment area 24 hours before your appointment is the single most important pre-care step. Here is why: the laser targets the pigment in the hair follicle root — not the surface hair. When you shave, the laser energy goes directly to the follicle instead of being wasted on hair above the skin surface. This makes the treatment more effective and more comfortable.
Complete all of these steps before every laser hair removal session:
Please notify your iBeauty technician if any of the following apply. Some conditions require adjustments or may temporarily affect your eligibility for treatment:
Yes — shaving 24 hours before your session is required. It directs the laser energy to the follicle root under the skin rather than the hair above it, making treatment more effective and more comfortable. Do not wax or tweeze.
Do not apply numbing cream without first checking with your technician. If you would like to use it, we will tell you exactly which product to use and how to apply it. Improper application can cause uneven laser absorption.
Contact us as soon as possible. In most cases we can shave the area at the studio, though this may affect your appointment time. It is better to reschedule than to treat without proper preparation.
No — tanned skin (from sun, tanning beds, or self-tanner) significantly increases the risk of burns and pigmentation changes. We will assess your skin at each appointment and may reschedule if there is a recent tan.
No — arrive with clean, product-free skin. Deodorant, perfume, and antiperspirants must be fully washed off before underarm laser treatment. Residue can react with the laser and cause irritation.
Have a pre-care question? Our team will walk you through everything before your appointment.
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