Rio GO User Manual page 22

AFTERCARE ADVICE
How will my skin appear after the treatment?
Generally no perceptible changes will be apparent. A slight redness after treatment may occur but will normally fade
over 24 hours. Any localised redness after treatment is caused by the destruction of the hair follicles and is quite
normal. However, if any redness remains after 24 hours this would indicate you have selected too high a power level
for your skin type. Please refer to the "Patch Test" section. Also note, any longer lasting redness will also disappear.
After laser hair removal is there anything to avoid?
Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at least a week. If the skin is exposed use a sunscreen. Also
avoid using abrasive cleansers or skin peeling treatments. Avoid swimming in chlorinated water or using a hot tub for
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48 hours. The chlorine in the water can result in itchiness.
Is there any aftercare routine I should follow?
If you wish, you can apply an unperfumed soothing lotion, an ice pack or wet towel to cool the treated area. Take care
to keep the treated area particularly clean for 3 days. Ideally, use an anti-bacterial soap twice daily. When treating the
underarms, avoid using antiperspirant deodorant for 2–3 days.
Can I use other hair removal methods between treatments?
Because Go Laser needs a hair to be present in the follicle hair removal methods which pluck the hair, such as
waxing, epilators and tweezing are NOT suitable for use between treatments. Bleaching hairs is also NOT suitable as
it removes the pigment and renders the laser ineffective. Shaving, micro-dermabrasion discs and cream depilatories
are ideal for use between treatments.
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