- Advise the client not to touch the area treated with their hands. Risk of infection from bacteria on hands.
- Keep the area cool, clean & dry.
- Do not use sun-beds or have direct sun exposure on the area throughout the treatment process. Sun protection SPF 30 must be worn every day to prevent hyper pigmentation (especially in Fitzpatrick skin tones 3, 4 5 & 6).
- Do not apply any make-up on the area for 24 hours.
- Do not apply deodorant to the Under Arms – if they have been treated.
- Do not have any heat treatment for 24 hours. This includes the use of saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga (Bikram), hot baths or showers.
- Do not participate in any cardiovascular exercise for 24 hours.
- Apply Aloe Vera to the area for 2 days after treatment.
Immediately post treatment care:
The skin will look inflamed and red (erythema). This is a normal reaction to a heat treatment.
If the client has time, ask them to sit with a cold compress or ice-pack (wrapped in a clean gauze to prevent ice burn) for 10 minutes. This helps to reduce the inflammation immediately, reducing any side effects.
If the client does not have time to sit, suggest that they buy a cold bottle of water to place on the area for 10 minutes. Give them a gauze to wrap around it, so that it is hygienic.
The evening of treatment:
- Tell the client to wash their hands and then wash their face with a gentle cleanser and apply Aloe Vera or Witch Hazel gel.
- Avoid rich, greasy products
- Do not apply any acid or enzyme based product (this includes, but not exclusive to, the use of any retinoids/retinol/retinal/retinoate, glycolic, salicylic & mandelic acids).
- We recommend using Hypo21 healing spray immediately after and daily to repair their skin and reduce chances of any breakouts following treatment.