Extra pigment in the skin will always negatively impact the success of laser treatments and light based treatments. It is important to be at your lightest skin color possible to ensure the most success during the course of your sessions (and completion of sessions in a reasonable number of treatments). Each time you come in for your laser session you need to be the same color in skin tone as your last appointment or lighter. If you are on maintenance treatments you cannot have any extra pigment present in the areas we are treating.

Before Treatment:

4 weeks prior to treatment discontinue the following:

• Sunless tanners
• Sun exposure
• Tanning beds

10 days prior to treatment discontinue the following:

• Waxing
• Chemical Peels of any type
• Sun sensitizing medications including high dose antibiotics (Z-Pac used to treat
  various infections including sinus, tooth, bladder, etc.)

5 days prior to treatment discontinue the following:

• Alpha Hydroxy (Glycolic or Lactic Acid)
• Beta Hydroxy (Salicylic Acid)
• Hydroquinone/Skin Bleaching Agents
• Retinol Products

*Consuming alcohol 24 hours before or 24 hours after a laser skin treatment can cause excess swelling in the treatment area and the areas surrounding. It is not recommended that you consume any alcoholic beverages in this time frame.

After Treatment:

Following treatment, please do the follow aftercare for 7 days:

• Cleanse twice daily with Gentle Cleanser
• Moisturize 2-3 times a day
• Apply an SPF of 30 or higher and re-apply throughout the day if needed

4 weeks following treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds
• Always using an SPF of 30 or higher, reapplying throughout the day if needed
• Your skin will be more light sensitive

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 941.264.1161 and one of our nurses will be glad to assist you.