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Are you a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed nationwide, and it is both safe and effective. DLC is fortunate to have the latest technology available to semi-permanently reduce unwanted hair. Our providers have a proficient understanding of the anatomy of the hair follicle and know how to select the energy settings for every skin type. The goal in laser hair removal is to induce permanent damage to the hair follicle using laser energy. Hairs that best absorb laser energy are those that are coarse and darkly pigmented.

At any given time, only a portion of the hairs in any area are in the active growth phase and responsive to treatment. The hairs that are not in the growth phase are not affected by the laser. For most body areas, a minimum of five to ten treatments are necessary to achieve optimal results.

To determine if you are a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal, please take our questionnaire below.

Have you plucked, tweezed, waxed, bleached, or had electrolysis in the last 6 weeks to your desired treatment area?

YES NO

Have you avoided the sun and sunless tanners for at least 4 weeks before treatment? You must wait six weeks since the last time you plucked, tweezed, waxed, YES NO bleached, or had electrolysis before coming in for laser hair removal

Excellent! You are a Laser hair removal works best candidate for laser on skin that is at its baseline hair removal color (untanned skin). Sunless tanners must be stopped four weeks in advance of treatment

CHECKLIST TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO YOUR LASER HAIR APPOINTMENT • Discontinue acid containing products such as glycolic acid and Retin-A/retinoids on the treated area for 2-3 days before treatment • If you have a history of cold sores or herpes simplex virus, start Valtrex one day prior to the. Dosing of Valtrex is 1 gram (or 1000mg) twice a day. Please notify us if you need a prescription

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for Valtrex. • Shave you shaved the area on the day of or day before your appointment? • AVOID using perfumes, lotions, deodorants, etc. the day of your appointment.

After laser hair removal, it is important that you are prepared for the post-care:

➢ DO USE sun protection with an SPF 35 or higher prior to going outdoors, avoid sun exposure, and avoid self-tanners after procedures for several months while treatment is ongoing. ➢ You may experience a slight sunburned feeling at the treated area for a couple of hours after treatment. Cool compresses can be applied to the areas for relief. Hair in treated area will be singed and fall out over the next few to several weeks. Most hairs will not instantly fall out at the time of treatment. ➢ DO NOT tweeze or wax between treatments, but you may shave the area. ➢ Treatments are scheduled 4-6 weeks apart to allow for growth in untreated hairs. ➢ Side effects and complications may include reddening, mild burning, temporary bruising or discoloration that may last for several days after the treatment. Rarely, scarring, blistering or permanent discoloration may occur. Pigmented lesions in the treatment area such as freckles may become permanently removed. ➢ Results may vary with different skin types, hair color and location. People who tend to sunburn rather than tan usually obtain good results after each treatment. On the other hand, those who tan easily tend to have more variation in their results. Some have experienced partial results and some may experience no improvement at all. Light red, gray, white and very blonde hairs will not react to the laser.

After taking the above quiz and determining that you are a qualified candidate for Laser hair removal, please call and schedule your first session at DLC, 919-942-2922.

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