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Pre-Laser Instructions:

• Closely shave the treatment area as near to your appointment time as possible.
  
  
• Stop the use of creams with skin-shedding properties for 5 days (Retin-A, Renova, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids).
  
  
• You must avoid bleaching, plucking, waxing, or Nair-like products for 6 weeks before your appointment.
  
  
• Tanned skin CANNOT be treated. If treated you may have white patches in the areas for several months. Tanning creams/sprays are fine but must be discontinued one week before treatment.
  
  
• Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before & after treatment.
  
  
• Have skin clear of any products right before your appointment.
  
  
• If you have a history of herpes or cold sores in the areas to be treated, you must obtain a prescription for antiviral therapy to start the day prior to treatment. Your primary care provider or our medical providers can provide you with the prescription after a medical consultation if needed.
  
  
• You may click here to fill out our Skin Analysis Questionaire (PDF Format) prior to your appointment.
  
  

• Before microdermabrasion avoid any creams with skin-shedding properties for 2 days (Retin-A, Renova, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids). You may use a bleaching cream for darkended areas for a few weeks prior to treatments for best results. Example: Porcelana or prescription strength creams.
  
  
• If you have a history of herpes or cold sores in the areas to be treated, please obtain a prescription for antiviral therapy to start the day prior to treatment.  Your primary care provider or our medical providers can provide you with the prescription after a medical consultation if needed.
  
  
• You MUST protect your skin from sun exposure for 2-6 weeks after the treatment series. Wear a sunscreen with SPF 30 or above. Ideally you should do this forever, of course.