PRE & POST
TREATMENT CARE
PATCH TEST
PATCH TEST
Consultation and patch test appointments require a £5 fee for each client starting their laser hair removal journey.
At Elite Laser and Beauty Clinic® the initial consultation is complementary and not binding.
During this appointment, our therapists will gather all needed information about your health, previous beauty treatments and your desired results.
Patch test will be carried out on your skin, which will show us, if you can start your treatments. It is recommended to monitor the patch test place for 24h in order to avoid the appearance of possible side effects in the future. If you will decide that you are ready for booking the 1st treatment, please follow the pre and post treatment guidelines.
PRE & POST
TREATMENT CARE
1. Pre treatment care
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Do not apply anything on your skin: lotions, oils, creams, moisturisers, perfumes, tanning creams, etc.
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Do not take any medicines: Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, antibiotics. Advise the beautician if you have taken any.
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Do not wax, pluck or epilate hair. Prepare your skin by shaving particular body areas 12-24h before scheduled appointment.
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Avoid sunbathing and sunbeds for 2 weeks before the treatment.
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Drink at least 1l of water the day before and on the day of your treatment.
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Must avoid smoking and drinking alcohol the night before and on the day of the scheduled visit.
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Do not use retinol or other strong peels and cosmetics at least 10 days prior to the appointment.
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Do not exercise 24h before your session.
2. Post treatment
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Avoid heat treatments and sweating activities for 7 days after the treatment.
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Apply cooling packs and aloe vera gels on the treated areas.
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Do not apply perfumed cosmetics for 48h after your session.
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Use lukewarm water for the next 24h.
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Wear loose clothes to avoid frictions.
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Must use at least SPF50 sunscreen.
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Do not use other than shaving hair removing methods,
BUT after 72h after the procedure.
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SKIN CONDITION
Mediostar laser is suitable for all skin types. To define skin type, we use the Fitzpatrick scale from 1 to 6.
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Red & blonde hair; blue eyes; burns easily; never tans; freckles; very fair skin; MC1R gene risk.
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Fair sandy red hair; green eyes or blue eyes; burns easily; tans with difficulty; some freckles; MC1R gene risk.
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Brown hair; sandy hair; green, hazer or blue eyes; slow to burn; will tan; may have MC1R gene risk.
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Dark brown hair; green, hazel, brown eyes; slow to burn; tans easily.
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Dark and black hair; brown and dark brown eyes; may never burn.
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Black hair; brown eyes; may never burn.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
It is crucial to inform the beautician about every medical situation that has changed. There are some situations and conditions that will restrict you from proceeding with laser hair removal treatments.
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Bruising or swelling – areas not treatable.
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Recent scar tissues – if happened in less than 6 months treated with caution/clients’ consent.
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Eczema/dermatitis – inflamed areas not treatable.
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Psoriasis – not treatable if inflamed.
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Acne vulgaris – as skin might be infected, treated with doctor’s approval.
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Vitiligo – not treatable.
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Skin cancer – treatable with doctor’s approval,
after being clean for min 5 years.
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Diabetes – treatable with doctor’s approval, only Type 1 & 2.
Type 3 not treatable.
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Pregnancy – not treatable during the whole pregnancy and breastfeeding periods.