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1 -
Suntan:
Wait until your tan has faded. Refrain from using UV salons during
your laser hair removal program.
The sun is not your skin’s best friend. A sunscreen will be necessary
on all areas you treat. A minimum 40 SPF is best.
The best period to do a laser hair removal program: all year if you
don’t plan on getting tanned or avoid August/early September.
2 -
Medications:
a.
Photo-sensitizing agents: antibiotics (tetracyclines) and/or
quinolones. Corticoids, immunosuppressive agents
b.
Some hormonal treatments
3
– Self tanning creams:
Stop 6-8 weeks prior to your laser hair removal program.
4 – Pregnancy:
avoid the
bikini line during pregnancy
5
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Some skin diseases
(if
Herpes: use Zovirax, 8 weeks prior)
6
– Some skin allergies
(i.e.
allergies to cold, heat or sun).
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