LASER TREATMENT
GentleMax Pro Questions
How Do I Prepare for Treatment?
Hair removal patients should avoid plucking, electrolysis or waxing for six weeks prior to treatment. If you have a history of herpes simplex virus, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. Skin should be clean-shaven and thoroughly cleansed, removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or self-tanning products before laser treatment. Do not expose the intended treatment area to sunlight or tanning booth light prior to treatment or immediately after treatment. Apply sunblock (SPF 30 or above) before treatment.
Does it Hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described like the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves quickly and is minimized by the patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) or air cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner. At Stars Skincare, your comfort is the number one priority, so we try our best make sure the pain never becomes intolerable. We achieve the intended results while causing minimal discomfort and downtime.
How Many Treatment Sessions Will I Need?
With only one session you will not be able to see results. The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. For hair removal, multiple treatments are required. Other conditions may clear up in only one treatment, but many factors impact the efficacy of treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated. We sell a package of treatments to guarantee effective results while saving money. In order to achieve the best results, consecutive sessions are highly recommended.
What Can I Expect During a Laser Treatment?
Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office. Your practitioner will use a small hand-piece to deliver each laser pulse. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the treatment area and the condition being treated.
What Can I Expect After Treatment?
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve within a few hours. There is no downtime or intensive recovery process with this laser treatment, so you should be able to return your regular activities the same or following day.
What Precautions Should I Take After Treatment?
After your laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
Are There Side Effects?
Permanent side effects are rare, and may include redness, swelling, hyper pigmentation, blistering and purpura (a laser bruise) in the treated area- these usually do not last more than a few days. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with your practitioner.
Are These Treatments Covered by Insurance?
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. Some carriers will, however, cover the treatment of disfiguring birthmarks such as hemangiomas. Consult your insurance carrier for conclusive information.
How Much do Treatments Cost?
GentleMax Pro treatments are very reasonably priced. Cost depends on the area and condition being treated. Discuss your personal needs with your practitioner to learn more. Stars Skincare offers package pricing to save money and ensure consistent results.
