Ms Giselle Calpito

Frequesntly Asked Questions

• What are the dos and don'ts for laser hair removal?

  Dos:
  
  1. Clean Your Skin Before the Treatment
  2. Avoid Sun Exposure
  3. Wear sunblock with SPF 30 or higher
  4. Shave the area that you plan to have laser hair removal treatment on the night before you’re headed to the treatment center. This helps to make sure that the laser has a target, the root, in the hair follicle.
  
  Don’t s
  
  1. Wax, bleach, or pluck the hairs in the area where you are getting laser treatment.
  2. Expose the area to the sun for two to three weeks after treatment or take hot baths and showers, or sit in a sauna for a week or two after the treatment.
  3. Avoid sports and strenuous exercise for two
  to three daysfollowing the treatment for laser hair removal.
  4. don’t swim in strong chlorinated water for two or three days.
  5. Don’t use bleaching creams or perfume products for 24 to 48 hours.
  6. Avoid exfoliating or peels for two
  to three weeks.
  7. Try to avoid wearing tight clothing for two or three days.

• What is a Carbon laser?

  The Carbon laser works to restore skin balance. It provides an even skin glow with perfect texture and complexion. This facial procedure regenerates the skin therefore the appearance of uneven, dark or age spots of the treated area are visibly dwindled and more uniform in texture.

• What advice you can give to your patient?

  Always wear a topical sun protectant of at least SPF 50. Avoid exfoliants, scrubbing, or using abrasive loofahs/sponges on the treated area(s). Avoid shaving the area for at least 48 hours after treatment for this can cause scarring, discoloration, and pose risk for infection.

• What are your hobbies?

  My favorite hobby is reading. I love getting lost in a good book and escaping into different worlds and characters. Reading helps me to relax and unwind after a long day, and it also helps me to know about new things and expand the horizon of my knowledge.
  Reading allows me to engage my mind and explore my interests and passions.