Some of the most useful preparation for a laser hair removal session is not doing things. Two of them come with published time frames, and both are easy to break by accident.
Sunlight
Henry Ford Health says: "Avoid direct sunlight exposure for two weeks before your treatment." In St. Augustine, two weeks without direct sunlight takes planning, from the walk to the car to the weekend on the water. Put the date on your calendar when you book, not the week before. DermNet NZ has a page on Nd:YAG laser treatment if you want to read about one of the lasers your clinic may name.
Retin-A in your routine
Henry Ford Health also says: "Stop applying Retin-A one week prior to your laser surgery or light treatment." If you use Retin-A, or are not sure about another product in your cabinet, do not guess. Read the label and ask the clinic which products to stop and for how long.
When a product is not on your list
When a product or habit is not on a list you have in writing, leave it out until the clinician answers. Skipping a cream for a few days costs little, and the questions are free. For one more device page to read before your visit, see DermNet NZ on intense pulsed light therapy.