Everything You Need to Know About Laser
Please review the contraindications:
Please take note of the following contraindications before proceeding with any laser treatment. Certain medical conditions or other factors may prevent treatment or require special precautions. We are here to guide you; this information is provided as a guideline. During your free and mandatory consultation, we will review all these conditions together. If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact us at 514 426 1727
Medical conditions we do not treat
Cancer -» 5 years of remission + you need a doctor’s note
Epilepsy
Pacemaker
Immunodeficiency
Heart disease
Hemophilia
Herpes (we do not work on this area)
Local paralysis (we do not work on this area)
Pregnancy
Metal inclusions (we do not work on this area)
Clients prone to developing keloids (phototype 5, 6)
Delayed Laser Treatment
Exposition au soleil/bronzage -» 2 semaines à un mois
Utilisation d’huiles essentielles -» 2 jours
Microdermabrasion, peelings chimiques, etc. -» 2 semaines
Botox -» 3 semaines
Liposuccion, nouvelles cicatrices chirurgicales, greffes cutanées, etc. -» 6 mois
Resurfaçage au laser -» 1 an
Interval between Treatments
Corps -» 4 à 8 semaines, pas moins de 5 séances, pas plus de 10
Visage -» 3 à 4 semaines, pas moins de 3 séances, pas plus de 6 (barbe masculine 3 semaines)
Rajeunissement -» toutes les 2 semaines, 4 séances
Pigmentation -» toutes les 4 semaines (résultats visibles après 10 jours), autant de séances nécessaires
Vasculaire -» toutes les 3 semaines, 3 à 6 séances, télangiectasie une fois
Il est possible de combiner les traitements laser du visage et l’épilation au laser, MAIS il faut attendre 2 jours entre chaque traitement
Revenir tous les 6 mois pour maintenir et contrôler
Pre-Treatment
Shave the area but leave a small patch for hair analysis and to adjust our laser parameters.
Exfoliate 48 hours before.
No sun exposure 4 weeks before the treatment or during. This includes self-tanning products.
Do not apply creams on the day of treatment.
Avoid essential oils, perfumes, or acids/vitamin C 2 days before the appointment.
If treating the underarms, do not use deodorant.
No waxing, tweezing, or depilatory creams; ONLY shave or trim your hair.
Avoid wearing black clothing and underwear on the day of the appointment.
Post-Treatment
For hair removal,
They will fall out between 10 and 14 days, please do not pluck them.
No exfoliation for 72 hours.
No sun exposure.
Apply sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 30 or 50 to the area and reapply every 2 hours.
Avoid the gym or physical exercise for 48 hours.
Wear loose-fitting clothes.
Use warm water instead of hot water when showering, avoid baths.
If underarms are treated, no deodorant for 48 hours.
No vitamin C for 3 days after, no retinoids during treatments.
For laser hair removal, if the treated area is red, itchy, or swollen, apply a cold compress and aloe vera gel. If you notice peeling, burning, bruising, do not hesitate to call us at: 514 426 1727.
For pigmentation,
The treated area/spots will darken, form a crust, and then peel. Do not scratch or peel the crust, it will fall off naturally. – Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50 to the area and reapply every 2 hours.
For vascularization,
You will see a noticeable difference within 10 days. The area may be red after treatment but will decrease within the hour. No gym for 48 hours. Apply sunscreen every 2 hours.
For rejuvenation,
If the skin is warm, apply a cold compress or an ice pack wrapped in a towel to the area. Redness will decrease within the hour. – Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50 to the area and reapply every 2 hours. Improvement in skin elasticity is visible on average one month after treatment.
Areas we do not treat with laser
Inside the ear
Inside the nose
The nipple
Eyelids or very close to the eyes
The testicles
Sensations during laser treatment
For hair removal,
you may feel a cooling system (cold air) and a slight sensation of warmth. It may cause itching, slight erythema, and mild redness after the laser passes over the area, as well as a smell of burnt hair.
For pigmentation,
you may experience a cooling system and a slight sensation of warmth. In some areas, such as around the eyes, forehead, and upper lips, you may feel the warmth more intensely. If we are treating localized lesions, you may feel more intense heat as the laser penetrates deeper, and a burnt smell may be noticed.
For vascularization,
you may feel the cooling system and a sensation of air. There may also be a mild sensation of warmth. For localized areas, you might experience more intense heat with a stronger sensation of air.
For rejuvenation,
there will be no cooling system or air. You may feel a slight warmth and slight erythema. In some areas, such as around the eyes, forehead, and upper lips, you may feel the warmth more intensely. As your skin becomes warmer, you may experience increased redness and sensitivity.