Electrolysis Home Care
Things to reminder:
Crusts/ scabs may appear in 24 hours following treatment; they will last approximatly 3 days in the facial area and 15 days on the body and lower limbs. Follow the home care instructions below to prevent scaring.
Do’s
-Disinfect treated area for the first 24-48 hours to avoid infection (A dilated pore is particularly sensitive to infection) Witch hazel is recommended.
-Apply a cold compress to treated area to soothe, or if the area swells.
-Apply a soothing oil free lotion to moisturize treated area. Polysporin is recommended.
-Luke warm baths with baking soda or Epsom salts are recommended when electrolysis is performed on the body.
Don’ts
-Do not touch treated area for any reason
-Do not scratch, rub or pick treated area.
-Do not touch pustules
-Do not irritate treated area with friction. ( tight clothes, synthetic fabrics or loofah glove)
-Do not expose treated area to UV rays (sun or tanning beds) for at least 24 hours before treatment and 48 hours after treatment. (Oil free sun screen is recommended after treatments
for outdoor activities until healing is complete)
-Do not use soap and make-up for 24 hours, as this could cause irritation.
-Do not take excessively hot baths.
-Do not use rich, greasy lotions or creams.
-Do not use deodorant for the first 48 hours (when electrolysis is performer under arms.)
-Do not use perfumed or alcohol- based products.
-Do not excersize for 24-48 hours after treatment.
Crusts/ scabs may appear in 24 hours following treatment; they will last approximatly 3 days in the facial area and 15 days on the body and lower limbs. Follow the home care instructions below to prevent scaring.
Do’s
-Disinfect treated area for the first 24-48 hours to avoid infection (A dilated pore is particularly sensitive to infection) Witch hazel is recommended.
-Apply a cold compress to treated area to soothe, or if the area swells.
-Apply a soothing oil free lotion to moisturize treated area. Polysporin is recommended.
-Luke warm baths with baking soda or Epsom salts are recommended when electrolysis is performed on the body.
Don’ts
-Do not touch treated area for any reason
-Do not scratch, rub or pick treated area.
-Do not touch pustules
-Do not irritate treated area with friction. ( tight clothes, synthetic fabrics or loofah glove)
-Do not expose treated area to UV rays (sun or tanning beds) for at least 24 hours before treatment and 48 hours after treatment. (Oil free sun screen is recommended after treatments
for outdoor activities until healing is complete)
-Do not use soap and make-up for 24 hours, as this could cause irritation.
-Do not take excessively hot baths.
-Do not use rich, greasy lotions or creams.
-Do not use deodorant for the first 48 hours (when electrolysis is performer under arms.)
-Do not use perfumed or alcohol- based products.
-Do not excersize for 24-48 hours after treatment.
