Page 2 of Before You Book: A Smart Skin Checklist

Vet the Provider

This is the most important part of the process. Your provider should be experienced, honest, and confident treating your skin tone and concern.

• Ask how many years they’ve worked with lasers — and which ones.
• Make sure they ask about your skin history, products, and sun exposure.
• They should be able to explain how the laser works, what it targets, and what to expect in more than “marketing” language.
• Red flag: they jump to a treatment before offering a consultation.

What to Avoid Before Your Appointment

• Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, or spray tans for 2–4 weeks prior.
• Stop retinoids, exfoliants, and peels 3–5 days before treatment (longer if yourprovider recommends).
• No waxing, threading, or tweezing in the treatment area.
• No injectable treatments or facials within 1–2 weeks of laser unless cleared by your provider.

Bonus Glow Tips

• Take before photos — you’ll thank yourself later.
• Have a solid post-care plan ready: think gentle cleanser, fragrance-free moisturizer, SPF, and a chill schedule.
• Ask if pre-treatment skincare (like pigment inhibitors or skin barrier support) would improve your outcome.

Bottom Line: When you prep like a pro, your results go from good to glowing. Take thetime to understand your skin, clarify your goals, and trust the right provider to walk you through the process.

Laser results are built on smart foundations — and you just laid yours beautifully.