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Laser Treatment Guide · 2026
Your Treatment Guide
Laser Care:
Dos & Don’ts
A little prep and aftercare go a long way. These friendly guidelines help your skin feel its best and keep your results glowing — before and after every session.
Before Your Appointment
What to do — and avoid — before your session
Do
- ✓ Shave the treatment area 24–48 hours before you come in.
- ✓ Arrive with clean, product-free skin — skip lotions, deodorant, or makeup on the area.
- ✓ Pause retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C serums for about 5–7 days beforehand.
- ✓ Share any medications, supplements, health conditions, or recent skin changes — it helps us care for you.
- ✓ If melasma is a possibility for you, bring a physician diagnosis so we can treat you safely.
- ✓ Stay hydrated and give your skin a little shade from the sun in the weeks beforehand.
Don't
- ✕ Wax, thread, epilate, or use hair-removal creams in the area for about 4 weeks beforehand — the laser needs the root in place.
- ✕ Self-tan or have a spray tan within 2 weeks of your visit.
- ✕ Soak up lots of sun or use tanning beds on the area for about 4 weeks beforehand.
- ✕ Use retinol, acids, exfoliating enzymes, or vitamin C within 5–7 days of your session.
- ✕ Book while pregnant or breastfeeding without checking with your physician first.
- ✕ Hold back details about skin conditions, medications, or recent treatments — the more we know, the better.
After Your Appointment
Caring for your skin after your session
Do
- ✓ Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and give the treated area a break from direct sun for a couple of weeks.
- ✓ Keep the area clean and gently moisturised with a fragrance-free, soothing product.
- ✓ Reach out any time if you notice unexpected redness, blistering, or lasting irritation — we're here for you.
- ✓ Follow the personalised aftercare plan we give you — your skin is unique, and so is your routine.
Don't
- ✕ Take hot showers, baths, saunas, or steam rooms for 24–48 hours afterward.
- ✕ Push through vigorous exercise for 24 hours — heat and sweat can irritate fresh skin.
- ✕ Wear makeup, perfume, or heavily scented products on treated facial areas for 24 hours.
- ✕ Pick, scratch, or exfoliate the treated area — let it heal at its own pace.
- ✕ Jump back into retinoids, acids, or active serums for at least 5–7 days afterward.
- ✕ Head into direct sun without SPF on the treated area.
Studio Policies
What you need to know before booking
After-Hours Appointments
Already a regular? We're happy to look at after-hours times on request, whenever availability allows — just reach out to Samarna to chat about it. We keep these slots for our returning clients.
Active Ingredient Disclosure
To keep your skin happy and your results glowing, just let us know if you're using active products like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, or vitamin C serums. We simply ask that you pause them for about 5–7 days before your visit — and if you're ever unsure, we're always happy to help you figure it out.
Melasma Policy
If you have or think you might have melasma, we'll kindly ask for written confirmation of a physician diagnosis before your first session. It's an important step — laser can affect melasma, so we want to be sure it's the right fit for you.
Safety & Compliance
Our Alpha Diode Laser and 3D IPL are medical-grade devices, Radiation Health Certified and Alberta Health Services cleared. Blissful Beauty Studio is fully compliant with all applicable safety codes and regulations.
New Client Acknowledgment
What we ask of every new client
When you book with us, you're confirming a few simple things:
- You'll pause retinoids, acids, and other active products for about 5–7 days before your appointment, and let us know what you're using.
- If you have or suspect melasma, it's up to you to let your practitioner know — and to bring written confirmation of a physician diagnosis before your first session.
- You'll share any necessary medications, health conditions, recent treatments, or skin changes so we can care for you safely.
- You've had a look through our studio guidelines, including the active-ingredient and after-hours notes above.
A full consent form will be provided for your signature at your first in-studio visit. This guide is for your reference — please bring any questions to your appointment.
Questions before you arrive? Contact Samarna at 587-851-5551 or info@blissfulbeautystudio.ca.
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