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Am I eligible for laser hair removal?
Have you ever wondered if laser hair removal is for you? Or are you already being treated and wondering about preparing for your next appointment? Here is a great table to help you know when you can start your next treatment.
| Procedure/Condition | Laser Hair Removal Treatment |
| Blonde/gray/red/white hair | Light hair clients can expect up to 20% hair reduction, not recommended |
| Prolonged sun exposure | Wait at least 7 days for treatment |
| Sunburn | Wait at least 14 days for treatment, longer if still peeling |
| Self tanners | Wait at least 14 days for treatment |
| Chemical peel | Wait at least 14 days for treatment, longer if still peeling |
| Tanning bed use | Wait at least 14 days for treatment, longer if burned |
| Anti-aging laser treatments | Wait at least 30 days for treatment, longer if still peeling or irritated |
| Epilepsy | Clients with epilepsy can be treated |
| Retin A's/Retinoids/Retinol | Wait at least 7 days for treatment, longer if still peeling |
| Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxyl | Wait at least 7 days from last dose |
| Hyroquinone and Kojic Acid | Wait at least 7 days from last dose |
| Abnormal lesions, moles, or spots | We need doctor approval before treatment |
| Active cold sores | We cannot treat clients with active cold sores |
| Accutane or similar products | Wait at least 6 months from last dose |
| Botox or dermal fillers | Wait at least 14 days before and after injection if you are getting treated in the same place as your fillers |
| Waxing/tweezing/chemical epilation | Wait at least 3 weeks since last done |
| Pregnancy | We cannot treat pregnant clients |
| Radiation/chemotherapy | We cannot treat until off radiation for at least 6 months to one year |
| Autoimmune disease/disorders | We can treat clients anytime with these diseases |
| Pacemakers | We need doctor approval before treatment |
| Tattoos | We cannot treat over your tattoo or within one inch of your tattoo on all sides |
If you have any other questions or concerns, you can always call Simplicity and we can help you figure out when you can be treated.
