Sanctuary Medspa

/Home/1. Search Laser Hair Removal in Arizona/Laser Hair Removal in Southern Arizona/Maricopa County, AZ - Laser Hair Removal/Scottsdale, AZ - Laser Hair Removal

Sanctuary Medspa
7425 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-522-0568

Laser Hair Removal

Tired of shaving and waxing? Sanctuary Medspa offers permanent hair reduction using IPL. IPL (Intense Pulse Light) is a non-ablative process using pulses of concentrated light in a low energy to target pigment in the skin. Light is absorbed by melanin, causing the hair follicle to be heated up and damaged. There are three cycles of hair growth; therefore treatments are performed every 4-6 weeks in order to treat all hair follicles in their active state. An average of 6 treatments is needed for permanent hair reduction.

Possible side effects of treatment:

A mild sunburn-like sensation may occur for 2-24 hours post treatment.
Blistering is a rare occurrence.
Contraindications:

Treatment is not intended for those with connective tissue disease or autoimmune disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, clients taking Accutane, those with seizure disorders, or for recently tanned skin.
Patients with a history of facial cold sores should contact their physician prior to treatment, as IPL treatment my provoke a breakout.

Pre-Treatment Instructions

Avoid tanning (tanning beds, self-tanning creams, sunbathing) for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
Use SPF 30 daily
Avoid tweezing, waxing, or electrolysis for 4-6 weeks
Shave or clip area on day of treatment
Avoid exfoliant products for 2 weeks prior to treatment
If you have a history of facial cold sores, contact your physician for an antiviral prescription to use prior to treatment

Post-Treatment Instructions

Redness and swelling may occur. Apply cool ice packs to the area every hour for 15 minutes until symptoms subside. Hydrocortisone cream may be used
Appearance of hair will be evident 7-30 days after treatment, this is not new growth. The area can be shaved between treatments. Do not pluck hair or use any other method of hair removal other than shaving
Avoid sun exposure (hyper/hypo pigmentation may occur)
Avoid heat, saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, or strenuous exercise for at least 48 hours post treatment
Use SPF 30 daily
Avoid scratching or scrubbing of the treated area
If blistering occurs, apply antibiotic cream

Disclaimer: Laser hair removal is not recommended for those with very dark skin tone, as hypopigmentation may occur.

© 2007 Sanctuary Medspa, LLC.