Have you been prescribed antibiotics but have a laser hair removal appointment coming up? It’s crucial that you speak to our team at Derma Clinic Kathmandu first. Taking antibiotics and laser hair removal at the same time can be a serious safety concern.
The Main Risk: Photosensitivity
The primary reason for caution is a side effect called photosensitivity. Certain classes of antibiotics, especially Tetracyclines class like Doxycycline,Minocycline, Lymecycline, Rolitetracycline, Eravacycline, Sarecycline, and Omadacycline also Fluoroquinolone class antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and lomefloxacin can make your skin highly sensitive to light.
Here’s what that means for your treatment:
- The laser uses concentrated light energy.
- If your skin is photosensitive from antibiotics, it can react severely to the laser.
- This can lead to painful burns, blistering, and potential long-term changes in skin pigmentation.
Because laser hair removal is an elective procedure, your safety is non-negotiable. At Derma Clinic, we will not perform a treatment if there is any risk to your skin’s health.
What Should You Do?
- Inform Us Immediately: If you are prescribed antibiotics, call our clinic right away. We might need to reschedule your appointment depending upon which antibiotics you’re taking.
- Finish Your Full Course: Always complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.
- Observe a “Washout” Period: We require you to wait 1 to 2 weeks after you finish your antibiotics and then we can safely perform a laser treatment. This allows the photosensitizing effects to leave your system.
Your health is our utmost priority. While rescheduling can be an inconvenience, it’s a necessary step to protect you. Our policy on antibiotics and laser hair removal reflects our deep commitment to providing the safest, most professional care in Kathmandu.
If you’re taking any medication and have questions about your upcoming treatment, please contact us today.
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