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.
