- Redness to the area which may fade within 24hours.
- A warm sensation, which usually disappears after a few hours.
- Swelling around the follicles which should return to normal within a few hours.
- Minor blistering. If this occurs, keep the skin clear and do not pop or pick the blister. Try to keep it uncovered until it clears.
- Changes to the skin colouring, hyper pigmentation (darkening of the skin) or hypo pigmentation (lightening of the skin). These rare side effects are seen mainly with patients who are taking photosensitive medication or who are tanned at time of treatment.
IPL Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal Pre and Post instructions
Pre care instructions
The area to be treated has to be shaved 48 hours before the treatment – hair that is too long will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment and will almost certainly require you to need more treatments.
The treatment is only suitable for black to mid-brown hair colour. Very fine hair does not respond as well as coarse hair. Skin types 1-4 (fairer skin types) are only suitable for treatment.
Certain medication can make you more photosensitive to treatments i.e. St Johns Wort, antibiotics or anti-depressants etc, you must inform your practitioner if you are taking any medication or if there are any changes to your medical history throughout your treatment plan.
It is best that no tan is visible when IPL treatments are being administered (spray tans included)
Intervals between treatments on the BODY:
6 weeks
Intervals between treatments on the FACE:
4 weeks
How Many treatments are required?
8 treatments are required initially but more treatments would be required due to hormones (e.g. polycystic ovaries ),age, health conditions or area of treatment.
100% hair reduction is not guaranteed but a definite extreme lightening in hair texture with hair loss is achieved. The 80% – 90% hair loss is obtained after the recommended IPL hair removal course is correctly completed.
Post Care Instructions
Redness and swelling around the hair follicles is common and should subside 24/48 hours after treatment.
Tingling or mild irritation may be present for up to 24/48 hours after treatment. Hairs may appear to continue to grow after treatment but will drop out in about 2 weeks after treatment.
You may shave, trim or veet( depilatory creams) the area in between treatments but no waxing, plucking or threading of the hair is permitted.
The use of aloe vera gel is recommended during the first 24/48 hours after treatment
Avoid swimming, sauna, steam rooms or the gym for 48 hours post treatment. Do not use perfume or highly perfumed products on the treatment area for 24 hours pre-treatment and 24 hours post-treatment.
Side effects should be minimal but you may experience:
To do before visit
Please make a request for Laser Clinic’s Whatsapp number if you need any clarification on these steps or any other information required
Step 1
Message Laser Clinic’s Whatsapp number:
+ 27 (0) 61 4229 428 and state clearly your concerns and requirementsStep 2
Send 1 General picture of the area and a minimum of 2 – 3 well lit, clear and close up pictures of the area of concern – please place a ruler next to the areas for size reference (We need height and width measurements in centimetres for tattoo quotes)
Step 3
Pictures will be assessed and an estimate of price will be given via response to your whatsapp within 24hrs+/-. NB – these quotes will be price guides, the official quote will be given during your first in clinic consultation.
Step 4
Please message Laser Clinic’s whatsapp again to arrange a date and time for the recommended procedure if you agree to the treatment – for first time patients there is a once off consultation fee.
