Preparation and aftercare for electrolysis

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

🌿 Recommendations before electrolysis

For the best possible treatment and skin recovery, we recommend:

• Complete the health information form before your first treatment.
• Tell the practitioner if your health has changed or if you have started any new medication.
• Eat a good meal before treatment.
• Drink plenty of water – about 1.5 litres per day for the two days before treatment.
• Avoid waxing, plucking and tweezing the area before treatment. The hairs need to be accessible for electrolysis.
• Keep the skin clean and well moisturised.
• Do not use retinol or products containing retinol on the treatment area before treatment.
• Avoid acids and other strong active skincare products on the treatment area immediately before electrolysis.
• Avoid strong sun and tanning beds immediately before treatment.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

🌸 The first 24 hours

• Avoid touching the treated area unnecessarily.
• Avoid makeup, perfume and products containing alcohol on the area.
• Avoid exercise, sauna, swimming pools, tanning beds and strong heat.
• Avoid direct sun on the treated area.
• Do not use scrubs, peels, acids or retinol.

SKINCARE

Take care of your skin

• Keep the area clean and avoid unnecessary irritation.
• Do not pick or remove small scabs – allow the skin to heal naturally.
• Once the skin has settled, keep it well moisturised.

SUN PROTECTION

☀️ Protect your skin from the sun

Once the skin has healed, SPF 30–50 is recommended on exposed areas. Avoid strong sun to reduce the risk of pigmentation.

NORMAL REACTION

❤️ Important to know

Mild redness, tenderness, swelling or small scabs can be a normal reaction after electrolysis.

If you experience severe pain, increasing swelling, pus or an unusual reaction, contact your practitioner or a doctor.