Precision Pulse Electrolysis, LLC
Precision Pulse Electrolysis
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Make the most out of your treatment and follow these guidelines in advance of your session.
Stay Hydrated!!!
All modalities are reliant on moisture for greatest effectiveness.
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Proper hydration will result in more comfortable treatments and better results!
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Drink plenty of water, moisturize the treatment area, and avoid diuretics such as alcohol and caffeine.
Cease temporary methods of hair removal
Stop all temporary methods of hair removal that involve plucking the hair or chemical destruction.
e.g. tweezing, waxing, threading, depilatories
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These methods can cause the hair to break beneath the skin and contribute to ingrown hairs and other issues that may damage the skin further causing pitting or scarring in more extreme circumstances.
Gently Exfoliate Day Prior
Gentle exfoliation 24hrs in advance of your appointment removes the uppermost (dead) ayers of the epidermis and clears debris from in and around the follicle opening (ostium).
This will increase the ease of insertion and will allow treatment of additional hairs in a given session.​
Shave 3-4 days in advance of Treatment
In order for a hair to be treated, it must be protruding from the skin surface.
If you do shave, please do so 3-4 days in advance of treatment to allow hair to grow to sufficient length.
Avoid Retinols & Chemical Exfoliants
Avoid Retinol-A and chemical exfoliants such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, etc.
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These products increase skin sensitivity and will result in greater pain experience and increased skin reaction from the treatment.
Avoid sun/UV rays 24hrs before
Sunburnt or damaged skin must fully heal before treatment of the area is advisable.
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Only healthy, fully healed skin can be treated.
Post-Treatment Instructions
Ensure the best conditions for healing and follow these guidelines in the days following treatment.
No Exercise or Excessive Heat
Avoid exercise and excessive heat including hot baths/showers for 24 hours post treatment
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High environment temperature, a pivotal factor in skin damage, can disrupt the wound’s ecological balance, provoke inflammation, and, ultimately, impede the healing process.
No Make-up or Heavy Creams
Refrain from applying to the treated area, for at least 24 hours post treatment.
Heavy makeup and creams sit on your skin and can clog pores and follicles. Dirty makeup brushes and palettes are home to a variety of bacteria.
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Avoiding these products allows the skin to heal and reduces the risk of irritation or infection.
Avoid the Sun/UV Rays for 48hrs
Minimize exposure to UV rays as they can cause further skin damage and delay healing.
Wear Sunscreen: If you must be in the sun, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF to the treated area.
No Touching, Picking, or Scratching
Avoid picking at any scabs or bumps that may appear, as this can lead to infection and scarring.
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Allowing your skin to heal naturally on its own will contribute to optimal results.
Avoid Deodorant for 48hrs
*Applies to treatment of the underarm.
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Some deodorants can be harsh on the skin and cause excessive irritation post treatment.
To avoid adverse skin reactions, do not use deodorant for 48hrs after treatment.
Cease temporary methods of hair removal
Stop all temporary methods of hair removal that involve plucking the hair or chemical destruction.
e.g. tweezing, waxing, threading, depilatories
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These methods can cause the hair to break beneath the skin and contribute to ingrown hairs and other issues that may damage the skin further causing pitting or scarring in more extreme circumstances.