Pre Treatment

1. Sun exposure and/or usage of a tanning bed, including self-tanning products must be avoided for a minimum of 24 hours before and after the treatment, preferably 1 week.

Treatment within 24 hours of prolonged sun exposure (natural sunlight, artificial tanning booth, or sunless tanning products) may result in hypopigmentation (white spots) or hyperpigmentation (dark spots) that may not clear for several months or may even be permanent.

2. Area to be treated must be clean, and free of any lotion, makeup, and sunscreen. If you have any of these on, they must be completely washed off prior to treatment.

3. Accutane and any other photosensitizing medication should be discontinued for a period of at least 6 months prior to receiving treatment and should not be used during your course of treatment.No area to be treated should receive any type of Chemical Peel for 2 weeks prior and after treatment.

4. Retin-A, Renova, and Tazorac must not be used for 1 week prior or after treatment.

5. Waxing and/or use of chemical depilatories must be avoided for 2 weeks prior and after the treatment.

6. Shaving is allowed immediately before treatment and 48-72 hours after treatment as long as there is no skin irritation.

7. You may not be pregnant for this treatment

8. Notify the provider of any tattoos, including cosmetic tattooing, in the vicinity of the area to be treated as tattoos must be avoided.

9. If you have a history of cold sores, we may recommend prophylactic antiviral therapy in the form of Valtrex® or Aycylovir. If so, follow the directions for your prescription.

10. During the course of your treatments, notify our staff of any changes to your medical history, health status, or personal activities that may be relevant to your treatment.