Laser Hair Removal Aftercare Instructions (Printable Handout)

The table shows what published sources say to expect, and where each line comes from. The editor above uses the same lines. Your own protocol, device and product come first.

The AAD says all patients need to protect their skin from the sun after laser hair removal. It lists three things: avoid direct sunlight on treated skin, do not use a tanning bed, sun lamp or other indoor tanning equipment, and follow the dermatologist's aftercare instructions.

Burns, permanent changes in skin color and scars are the risks the AAD warns about, and they are more likely in inexperienced hands. The AAD says some skin color changes are permanent, which is why the handout puts blistering and color change on the call-us list.

A handout that only covers the first day leaves patients guessing about the next visit. The AAD says most patients need 2 to 6 treatments and can usually have another about every 4 to 6 weeks, with the dermatologist confirming when it is safe. The template carries that in the first-week list so the front desk is not answering the same question twice.

Your own interval depends on the body area and the laser. Edit the spacing line to match your protocol.

1. Add your practice name and phone number. Both print at the top and bottom of the handout.
2. Read each line. Uncheck what does not match your protocol, rewrite what needs your wording, and fill in the blanks marked "Fill in".
3. Add your own lines for products, follow-up dates or anything specific to your devices.
4. Show it to your medical director. Then print it, save it as a PDF, or copy it as plain text for your patient portal or a text message.

Your text stays in your browser. Only the practice name and phone are saved in the page address, so you can bookmark or share the link with your team.

Once the handout is final, it works best when it goes out automatically. Prospyr's digital intake and charting keep each patient's instructions with their visit, and the med spa software page shows how the rest of the practice fits around them. For related handouts, see the IPL aftercare template and the Fitzpatrick skin type quiz.

• Pre-treatment steps such as shaving and sun avoidance before the visit. Those belong on a separate prep sheet.
• Skin type and laser settings. The template does not suggest any.
• Product recommendations. Add the ones your practice sells or approves.

It is a template to review and edit with your medical director before giving it to patients. It is not medical advice, and it does not replace your provider's instructions for a specific patient.