Treatment
While you are here we always strive to ensure you receive the best experience available. We monitor our settings to ensure you are as comfortable as possible, while still achieving the desired results. The atmosphere is very relaxing, and you can set the tone yourself by choosing the music you prefer to listen to. Once your treatment is finished, we soothe your skin with a calming aftercare process.
Aditionally, there are some things that you can do on your own before and after your session to help prepare your skin and take care of it after the session is over. Below is a list of a few things to help you out.
Preparation
- Make sure you grow the hair long enough to be grasped firmly with a pair of tweezers. If it is too short, we will be unable to remove the hair.
- Hydrated skin increases the effectiveness of the treatment, as well as the healing process. Make sure to drink plenty of water the day before you come in.
- Antihistamines can help reduce swelling. Ibuprofen or Tylenol can also help.
- If you chose to use a topical numbing cream, apply it an hour before your appointment for best results. enclosing the area in plastic wrap will also help the cream penetrate better.
- Avoid sun exposure 48 hours prior to your appointment to avoid dilation of blood vessels.
- To reduce your sensitivity, make sure you are well rested; and avoid stimulants such as caffeine, sugar, or chocolate.
Aftercare
- Apply ice to help reduce any swelling.
- Avoid touching or scratching the treated area. Bacteria on your hands will transfer to the treated area, causing breakouts and possibly infection.
- Using an antibacterial cream or ointment right after your treatment will speed the healing process, especially on the face. If your skin is still irritated the next day apply a hydrocortisone cream.
- Wear sunblock! Preferably a mineral block. Your skin will be sensitive and can over produce melanin and cause hyperpigmentation if exposed to UV rays.
- Don't pick at scabs, this can cause scarring.