PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid tanning (sun, tanning beds, tanning creams) 4-6 weeks before the treatment. If you must go in the sun, use a sunscreen SPF 25 or higher. • You must avoid electrolysis, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment. • If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. • If you have a dark skin type, a bleaching cream may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment to optimize results. • You may shave or use depilatory cream until 3 days before treatment, however, stubble should be visible on the day of laser treatment. • On the day of treatment, do not wear any lotions, body oils, perfumes, or makeup in the areas to be treated.

POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS • Makeup may be used after the treatment, just make sure that you have moisturizer on under your makeup. Moisturizer will help the dead hair exfoliate from the follicle, so use moisturizer frequently and freely on the treated area. Any moisturizer without alpha-hydroxy will work (alpha-hydroxy can cause local skin irritation if used immediately after a laser treatment). • Be gentle when removing makeup. • Do not rub, scratch, or pick the area. • Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of dark or light spots. Use sunscreen SPF 25 or greater at all times throughout the course of treatment. • Do not use any hair removal methods or products on the treated area during the course of treatment, as it will prevent you from achieving your best results. Shaving or clipping the hair is fine but absolutely no tweezing, waxing or depilatories. • Swimming is permitted once all discoloration has disappeared. • You may shower. If you take a shower, use cool water. The area may be washed with mild soap and the skin should be patted dry, not rubbed. • You may experience redness for 1-2 days. Apply Hydrocortisone cream for 2-3 days. If you experience itching, an antihistamine such as Benadryl may be taken as directed for 1-3 days as required.