TSOP01 - LHR

Scope

Definition

Laser hair reduction (LHR) reduces hair growth by damaging the hair root with laser light.

Applicable to
Stages

What You Need

Procedure

Critical
  • Wrong grid spacing can cause excessive energy.
  • Never fire the laser over tattoos, moles, birthmarks or other pigmented lesions. They absorb more energy and can burn.
  • Use only settings the Doctor has approved.
  • Never fire the laser without eye protection on both the client and the Skin Practitioner.
  • Sharp pain, excessive heat, blisters or grey-white skin: stop, cool the area and call the Doctor. Do not continue until cleared. Follow the Escalation SOP.

Prepare the area

Stages
Sr Step Product Machine Time By
Previous: 7. Pre-treatment care, step 14 is done. - - - -
1 Check the session number and energy in the diary. Both must be written. - - 2 min Skin Practitioner
2 Cleanse the treatment area. Mix the cleansing milk with water and apply a thin layer. The amount depends on the body part. Ayur cleansing milk: thin layer - 5 to 10 min Skin Practitioner
3 Shave the treatment area in the direction of hair growth, with light pressure. The time depends on the body part.
⚠ Too much pressure causes cuts.		 - - 5 to 60 min Skin Practitioner
4 Wipe the shaved area with a wet napkin. - - 5 to 10 min Skin Practitioner
5 Check for remaining hair on the treatment area. If any: shave again. - - 2 to 5 min Skin Practitioner
6 Pat the treatment area dry with paper tissue. - - 1 to 10 min Skin Practitioner
7 For full-body LHR only:
Ask the client to shower. While they shower, replace the used disposable bed sheet.		 - - 10 min Skin Practitioner
8 Mark the treatment area with the white marking pencil, following the grid size paper.
⚠ Wrong grid spacing can cause excessive energy.		 - - 1 to 10 min Skin Practitioner
9 Cover tattoos, moles, birthmarks and other pigmented lesions with gauze and secure with tape.
⚠ Never fire the laser over tattoos, moles, birthmarks or other pigmented lesions. They absorb more energy and can burn.		 - - 5 to 10 min Skin Practitioner

Treat with the laser

Stages
Sr Step Product Machine Time By
10 Check the room: no mirrors or reflective items anywhere the laser could hit.
⚠ Use only white or light-coloured materials where the laser may touch. Dark materials absorb laser energy and get damaged.		 - - 1 min Skin Practitioner
11 Set the machine to the approved settings for the body area and skin type.
⚠ Use only settings the Doctor has approved.		 - Triton
Triton (InMode)
Settings: TSOP01.A - Inmode Triton - Settings
Soprano
Soprano Ice Platinum (Alma)
Settings: TSOP01.B - Alma Platinum Ice Soprano - Settings		 2 min Doctor
12 Protect the eyes.
White eye shields with gauze underneath. Never black or non-white shields: they can melt or burst under the laser. A client who wants to use their phone may wear protective goggles instead.
For the Skin Practitioner: Laser safety goggles.
⚠ Never fire the laser without eye protection on both the client and the Skin Practitioner.		 - - 1 min Skin Practitioner
13 Apply cold gel in a thick, even layer over the treatment area.
⚠ Keep the gel cold for client comfort.		 ECG Gel: thick layer - 1 min Skin Practitioner
14 Fire a test shot to check client comfort and skin response.
⚠ Intense discomfort: ask the Doctor to check the settings.		 - - 1 min Skin Practitioner
15 Treat the area with even passes at 50% overlap, following the approved settings. The time depends on the body part. - - 15 to 120 min Skin Practitioner
16 Check client comfort every 2 to 3 shots. Watch for the endpoint signs: redness, swelling, burnt-hair smell, hair that comes out easily.
⚠ Sharp pain, excessive heat, blisters or grey-white skin: stop, cool the area and call the Doctor. Do not continue until cleared. Follow the Escalation SOP.		 - - - Skin Practitioner
17 Continue until the treatment endpoint is reached. - - - Skin Practitioner

Finish the treatment

Stages
Sr Step Product Machine Time By
18 Wipe off all gel with a clean napkin and pat dry. - - 5 to 20 min Skin Practitioner
again optional shower in case of full body: request the client (dpeneds alaso on shower availability)
19 Apply Fucibet cream in a thin, even layer to the treated area, as the Doctor directs.
For a reaction or burn: use Silverex cream instead.		 Fucibet cream: thin layer
For a reaction or burn
Silverex cream: thin layer		 - 1 to 2 min Skin Practitioner
20 Moisturise the treated area evenly. Bioderma moisturiser - 1 to 2 min Skin Practitioner
21 Apply sunscreen evenly to all exposed treated areas. Basic sunscreen - 1 to 2 min Skin Practitioner
Next: 9. Post-treatment care - - - -