Laser Treatments

The area to be treated must be clean and free from topical solutions. Please shave the area 2-12 hours prior to treatment. Shaving immediately prior to treatment may cause extra sensitivity to the skin and we advise to allow plenty of time prior to appointment.

• Tanned skin can be treated provided the tan is not active. Therefore, avoid direct sun exposure to the area bring treated for at least 3 days prior to treatment. Sensitive or sunburned skin will not be treated. 
• The use of tanning cream must be discontinued 2 weeks before treatment. 
• You must avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing hair for 4 weeks prior to treatment and do not wax, epilate, pluck or remove hair by any other means that shaving during the course of the treatment. 
• You must avoid the use of essential oils for 48 hours prior to treatment. 
• Do not use depilatory creams 1 week prior to treatment. 
• If you have a history of cold sores, you may take your usual medication 5 days before and 5 days after your treatment. 
• If you have been on antibiotics, we ask that you leave 2 weeks between finishing the course and having a Smart Diode treatment.

• In the unlikely event you experience any redness or swelling after your treatment, apply a soothing lotion such as aloe vera or a cool pack at home if required. 
• We advise that you do not shave or apply deodorants/perfumes to the treated area for 24-48 hours post treatment. 
• We advise that you avoid very hot baths, saunas, hot tub/jacuzzi, massage treatments or athletic activities for 2-3 days after treatment.
• Your skin may have increased sensitivity to the sun and we recommend that you use a factor 30+ sunscreen and avoid direct sun exposure and sunbeds on the treated a area for at least 4 days after your treatment. 
• Gently exfoliate the skin 3-5 days after to remove dead skin cells. 
• If you experience (rarely) itching in the treated area, avoid scratching the skin.
• We advise not using any skincare that contains AHA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Retinoic Acid (e.g Retin A) for 3-5 days following treatment. 
• We recommmend that you always maintain a good skincare routine with frequent hydration or moisturisation on a daily basis. 
• If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. 

• Acute or chronic illness
• Some medicines
• Roaccutane, St.Johns wort or antibiotics
• Blood pressure tablets
• Heart problems or cardiac pacemaker
• Pregnancy or breast feeding
• Metal pins, plates or joint replacement
• Epilepsy
• Poor blood circulation
• Blood thinner
• Crowns/bridges/implants
• Diabetes
• Varicose veins
• Fungal infections
• Cold sores
• Allergy to ultra sonic gel
• Fake tan on the area
• Sunbathing or use of sunbed
• Peeled recently from sunbathing 
• Botox injectable in the last month
• Tattoos, micropigmentation or microblading 
• Use of essential oils
• Keloid scar tissue
• Prone to pigmentation
• Cancer treatment
• PCOS