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Pre-Treatment Care

  • Avoid hair removal: Stop waxing, plucking, or threading the area you want treated. You should also avoid tweezing between appointments

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  • Grow out your hair: Allow your hair to grow to at least 2 mm long. This gives the electrologist enough hair to grab with tweezers. Shave 3 Days before

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  • Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water before, during, and after your appointment.Electrolysis works by using the water in your hair follicles.

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  • Avoid sun exposure: Limit sun exposure in the days leading up to your appointment.

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  • Avoid certain products: Stop using retinol products and exfoliating products like enzymes and chemical exfoliates.

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  • Take an Extra Strength Tylenol about 30 minutes before your appointment.

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  • Arrive clean: Show up with clean skin and a light moisturizer.

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  • Follow aftercare instructions: Follow the aftercare instructions given to you by your electrologist.

Possible Skin Reactions

  • Redness

  • Swelling/ Scabbing

  • Sensation of warmth and/or slight tingling

  • Pigmentation

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Post-Treatment Care

  • Do not touch or scratch the treated area.

  • Avoid any friction.

  • During the first 48 hours after treatment, apply a soothing product on the treated area.

  • Avoid greasy, perfumed or alcohol-based products.

  • Apply cold water compress if necessary.

  • Avoid hot showers, baths or saunas for first 48 hours.

  • Avoid UV exposure 48 hours before and 72 hours after treatment.

  • Apply sunscreen regularly.

  • After 7 days or when the redness is gone, gently exfoliate and moisturize the area.

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