Body Smooth

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

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• Stop tweezing, waxing or removing your hair for at least 3 days or more before your appointment. Hair must be long enough to be seen and grasped by a tweezer after being epilated.

• Moisturize your skin regularly before your treatments and to facilitate easier hair removal.

• Exfoliate your skin gently on a regular basis before treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 48 hours prior to treatment. Burned skin cannot be treated.

• Taking your favorite OTC pain reliever such as Aleve® or Motrin® 45-minutes before your treatment can help your comfort level.

• Ask your practitioner about topical anesthetic creams that are available for sensitive areas. Our favorites are Numb Master® 5% lidocaine and Aspercreme® 4% lidocaine. 

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AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

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• Ice the treated area. Your skin will be red and possibly slightly swollen after your session. Ice is not only soothing, it can help bring swelling down. Redness and slight swelling is completely normal and will resolve shortly after your session.

• Use pure Aloe gel to soothe and keep the skin moist without clogging the newly treated follicles. Aloe gel can be used throughout the day as needed.

• Tiny "pimples" may sometimes appear. If they do, use a warm witch hazel compress on them and dot an
  anti-bacterial gel on them once a day for a couple days—no longer than that is needed. They'll heal on their own.

• A pinpoint crust or scab may develop that resolves into a tiny red dot or simply disappears. It is important to remember that scabs can be a part of the normal healing process in some people. If scabs occur, keep them moist with aloe gel or mild soap and water and allow them to slough off on their own. DO NOT not pick them off. Doing so risks scarring that's totally avoidable.

• Avoid touching the treated area. Your hands can move infection-causing dirt, oil and bacteria into the newly treated follicles.

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for 48 hours after treatment. 

• Skip the workouts for 48 hours. Sweat is a primary way of introducing bacteria into follicles. Your body may react by producing pimples. 

• Sunscreen must be worn at all times of the year. This is a must even if you're NOT getting electrolysis treatments. It's extra-important after electrolysis sessions to reduce the possibility or effects of hyperpigmentation if your skin is inclined to this effect. At the very least, you want to protect the newly treated skin from harmful sun exposure.

• No heavy creams on the skin for 48 hours

• Try not to shave, wear makeup or apply deodorant to the treated areas for at least 48 hours

• Don't wear tight-fitting clothing that can cause friction or retain moisture. If you must wear tight clothing/uniforms, apply an antibacterial before dressing.

• No sauna use, lake or river swimming for 48 hours

• Wait at least 48 hours to exfoliate. Gentle exfoliation only.