Laser depilation

For the treatment to be safe and effective, a few rules must be followed:

• Do not sunbathe (4 weeks before the treatment – including solarium and self-tanner)
• Shave the treatment area 8–12 hours before the visit
• Do not pull out hair for 6 weeks before the treatment (wax, tweezers, paste)
• Moisturize your skin regularly – moisturized skin responds better to the laser
• Do not use peelings, lotions or exfoliating creams for 7 days before the treatment
• Discontinue Etiaxil and products with retinol, vitamins A, C and acids – at least a month before

Inform us about all medications you take. Some substances may be a contraindication:

Discontinuation required:

• 4 weeks before: photosensitizing drugs, vitamins A and E, antibiotics, some antidepressants
• 2 weeks before: herbs (St. John's wort, nettle, horsetail, marigold), steroids
• 7 days before: vitamin C, anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers

Isotretinoin therapy (e.g. Izotek, Roaccutane): the treatment is possible only 6 months after the end of the therapy.

Additional information:

• In the case of hormonal treatment, thyroid problems, infertility or hirsutism, a medical certificate confirming no contraindications is required.
• People with a pacemaker or cardiac diseases are also asked to consult their attending physician.

For laser hair removal to be effective and safe, during and after the treatment you should follow the professionals' recommendations. After depilation you should:

• for the first 3 days after the session:
  • use a toner, alcohol-free lotion or clean water to wash the skin,
  • use powder or Bepanthen, Alantan Plus or Termacool cream on the most sensitive areas,
  • dry the skin gently, do not rub it with a towel and do not irritate it,
  • give up antiperspirants in the case of laser hair removal of the armpits. Antiperspirants based on mild aloe are allowed,
• for the first 5 days after the session:
  • give up the swimming pool, sauna and sunbathing, including in the solarium,
  • give up medications and cosmetics containing St. John's wort, nettle, marigold, field horsetail, psoralens, thiazides, motherwort, pansy, as well as dietary supplements intended to improve the condition of hair and nails,
• for the first 2 weeks after the session:
  • use creams with UV 50 filters, especially on the areas that underwent laser hair removal,
  • give up exfoliating products,
• during the entire series of treatments:
  • give up sunbathing,
  • give up supplements containing vitamins A, C,
  • give up medications with isotretinoin, e.g. acne medications, as well as products with vitamin A and retinol,
  • give up depilation with tweezers and wax.

After laser hair removal treatments, redness, slight swelling and small scabs may always occur. These symptoms disappear a few days after depilation.

In our office, we have performed thousands of effective treatments. We use approved and certified lasers, and our specialists have many years of experience and great skills related to performing laser treatments.

Laser hair removal, one of our top services provided in Krakow, is minimally invasive and safe, as long as the specialists' recommendations are followed. In our office, the people performing depilation discuss all contraindications in detail and provide important information on how to behave and what to avoid after the treatment and during the entire series. In addition, for safety reasons, we conduct a dermatological interview and perform a laser test on a fragment of the body area that is to undergo the treatment. If the skin reacts badly, we withdraw from the planned treatment. Everything takes place under the supervision of professionals, including doctors, and clients are informed about every step during laser therapy.