
Preparing for a laser hair removal session
The laser targets the hair, so the hair must stay in place and the skin out of the sun. What to prepare weeks before the session, and what to watch for afterwards.
The journal
A few pointers, written at the practice. They do not replace a consultation: they help you get more from one.

The laser targets the hair, so the hair must stay in place and the skin out of the sun. What to prepare weeks before the session, and what to watch for afterwards.

A tattoo fades over several sessions, and its complete disappearance can never be promised. What the examination decides, what to prepare, and how to care for the skin afterwards.

Hyaluronidase dissolves hyaluronic acid filler that is not right for you, and becomes an emergency treatment if a complication occurs. What to bring, and what happens afterwards.

A single procedure under local anaesthetic, with a few days of social downtime. What to prepare, what to watch for, and what threads do not replace.

A procedure reserved for localised fat deposits, in someone whose weight is stable. What it treats, what it does not, and an aftermath you need to fit into your diary.

The first consultation is not about setting a date. It is about examining, ruling out contraindications, and sometimes saying no. How to prepare for it.

A short session, but one that is prepared for. What is asked beforehand, what the consultation checks, and what the following days look like.

A resorbable gel, a reversible procedure, and instructions that matter. What to prepare beforehand, and what to watch for afterwards.

These treatments work on skin quality, not volume, and are planned as a course. What that changes about preparation and scheduling.