Following these guidelines after your electrolysis treatment will help your skin heal more quickly while minimizing discomfort, inflammation, and the risk of infection:
DO
- Ice treated areas as needed as soon as possible
- Use mild soap
- Apply aloe vera (as pure as possible)
- Use non-petroleum-based moisturizing cream if needed or wanted
- Limit sun exposure and use SPF 30+ if you are in the sun
- Take ibuprofen for discomfort pre/post treatment
AVOID FOR 48 HOURS AFTER TREATMENT
- Exfoliating the treated areas
- Wearing makeup
- Swimming
- Scratching or touching
- Spending long periods of time in the sun
- Using tanning beds
- Using perfumed, oily, or alcohol-based products
- Wearing tight clothing
- Taking hot baths or using a hot tub or sauna
- Using underarm deodorant