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You should check with your provider, however it should be fine to continue your topical retinoid between treatments. At my practice we advise our patients to avoid active products over the treated area 1 week pre- and post-procedurally.
You need to be off of all retinols for 7 days prior to any laser services. So, depending on how close together your hair removal appointments are, as long as you can discontinue use for the 7 days prior to each, in between services will be ok. Each provider may have their own recommendations, so be sure to check with yours.
You can do it the same day if you want, there is no downtime to have to wait. Laser hair removal doesnt affect liposuction or vice versa. my clients do treatments while they are healing. Best, Dr. Emer.
Taking zinc and magnesium does not guarantee hair growth but correcting deficiencies in them can help improve hair growth. This should not get in the way of laser hair removal
Hello! Thank you for your question. We do recommend shaving 24 hours prior to your treatment, however we will do for you if need be.
GentlemaxPro and Cutera Excel HR both are Nd Yag technology. In addition, the amount of hair treatment sessions depend on your hair growth cycle and the NOT the NdYag technology. Either companies are safe and competent for your skin type.
Minocycline is a photosensitive antibiotic medication. you should not get laser hair removal while on any photosensitive medication. this should be detailed in any prescreening laser paperwork
Hi Friendly508307 With each treatment of LHR, the follicles will die if they are in a certain cycle of growth. a few weeks should be between treatments to ensure that the hair follicles have changed into the different cycles of growth. This is why multiple sessions are necessary most patients...
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