INFORMED CONSENT LASER

Lumenis Lightsheer Desire and/or Candela GentleMax Pro laser in an attempt to reduce unwanted hair growth and/or treat pseudofolliculitis barbae.

Laser hair removal of thick and dark hair on light skin gives the best result. With thinner hair and hair with less pigment (such as blond, gray and red hair), the treatments will be less effective. There is a chance of side effects, such as permanent skin discoloration and scarring. Risk is a disappointing cosmetic result. I am aware that careful adherence to all advised instructions will help reduce this possibility.

I understand the list of temporary effects and skin reactions below and I am willing to follow the instructions given by the laser specialist:

1. Discomfort: During and immediately after the treatment, a tingling heat sensation may be experienced, depending on the hair density, treatment head and sensitivity in the treatment area. A mild 'sunburn' sensation may occur and usually last for an hour. Cooling the skin and/or using a soothing cream will reduce this.
2. Redness and swelling around the hair follicles: severity and duration depends on the treatment intensity and sensitivity in the treatment area. This will be reduced by cooling the skin.
3. Scab formation can occur in areas where there are thick stiff hairs, this takes about 5 to 10 days, then the scabs fall off. It is important not to scratch or pick at the scabs because of scarring. With both lasers, avoidance of sunlight, the use of tanning beds, spray tans and tanning creams is necessary for at least 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after the treatment. It is important to use a good sun protection with an SPF 50 several times a day. If this advice is not followed, there is a higher risk of blocked depigmentation, pigment shift, burning and scarring. Sauna visits, hot showers and/or intensive sports are not allowed 48 hours after the treatment. The treatment procedure was explained to me. I have been informed that, despite the prospect of good results, the likelihood of complications and the nature of complications can never be accurately predicted and therefore no guarantees, either express or implied, can be given with regard to the success or other outcomes of treatment. The following complications can occur: The appearance of blisters / extreme redness of the skin due to too much heat development. The appearance of light and/or dark pigment spots. Increase of hair growth due to the heat in the skin, inactive hair follicles can be activated by this. In exceptional cases, the laser therapy may not work (properly), the cause could be a fluctuation in hormones. A small percentage of the population (3-9%) is a non-responder, the cause of which is unknown. I hereby declare that I have read this consent form and that I understand the information. I have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the treatment and these have been answered to my satisfaction. The before and aftercare instructions have also been explained to me, and I will follow the advice given. I hereby also declare that I have not concealed any information that could influence the result of the treatment.

Important: A parent or guardian's signature is required for minors.