Pre-Treatment Tips for Laser Hair Removal in New York City
Oct 17, 2025
Why Preparing Before Laser Matters
Preparing properly for your laser hair removal session is just as important as the treatment itself. The right pre-treatment steps ensure safety, maximize results, and help your sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
At Écou’s Laser, every client receives detailed guidelines before their appointment. Here is a clear overview of what to do, and what to avoid, before your session.
Essential Pre-Treatment Instructions
• Shave the area twenty-four hours before your appointment.
• Arrive with clean skin. Avoid deodorant, lotion, makeup, oils, and cosmetics on the treatment area.
• Avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks before treatment. Recently tanned or sunburned skin cannot be treated safely.
• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily if you are outdoors.
• Avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching, or depilatory creams for at least two weeks before treatment. These methods remove the hair root that the laser needs to target.
• Shaving is the only approved method of hair removal during your laser series.
• Discontinue antibiotics at least two weeks before treatment, unless advised otherwise by your medical provider.
• Stop Retin-A and Accutane at least six months before treatment.
• Avoid retinol for five days before treatment.
👉 Learn more about post treatment care instructions
Get the Best Results with Expert Guidance
Every client’s skin and hair type is unique, which is why we create a customized treatment plan for you. Following these preparation steps ensures that your sessions are safe, comfortable, and as effective as possible.
• Convenient location in Manhattan, New York
• Advanced Clarity II technology by Lutronic
• Licensed, certified professionals focused on safety and precision
Book your consultation today and start your journey toward the smooth, confident skin you deserve.
Why Preparing Before Laser Matters
Preparing properly for your laser hair removal session is just as important as the treatment itself. The right pre-treatment steps ensure safety, maximize results, and help your sessions run smoothly and efficiently.
At Écou’s Laser, every client receives detailed guidelines before their appointment. Here is a clear overview of what to do, and what to avoid, before your session.
Essential Pre-Treatment Instructions
• Shave the area twenty-four hours before your appointment.
• Arrive with clean skin. Avoid deodorant, lotion, makeup, oils, and cosmetics on the treatment area.
• Avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks before treatment. Recently tanned or sunburned skin cannot be treated safely.
• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily if you are outdoors.
• Avoid waxing, tweezing, bleaching, or depilatory creams for at least two weeks before treatment. These methods remove the hair root that the laser needs to target.
• Shaving is the only approved method of hair removal during your laser series.
• Discontinue antibiotics at least two weeks before treatment, unless advised otherwise by your medical provider.
• Stop Retin-A and Accutane at least six months before treatment.
• Avoid retinol for five days before treatment.
👉 Learn more about post treatment care instructions
Get the Best Results with Expert Guidance
Every client’s skin and hair type is unique, which is why we create a customized treatment plan for you. Following these preparation steps ensures that your sessions are safe, comfortable, and as effective as possible.
• Convenient location in Manhattan, New York
• Advanced Clarity II technology by Lutronic
• Licensed, certified professionals focused on safety and precision
Book your consultation today and start your journey toward the smooth, confident skin you deserve.