How to prepare for laser hair removal

Four simple steps: keep the hair root intact, avoid irritating the skin, shave the area the day before, and arrive with clean, product-free skin.

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Preparing skin for laser hair removal
Keep the root intact
Protect your skin
Shave the area
Clean, product-free skin

Preparation step by step

If a Citiwell specialist has given you individual instructions, follow them. Otherwise, this plan is enough.

3–4 weeks before

  • Do not remove hair from the root: avoid waxing, sugaring, epilators, and tweezers.
  • You may shave if needed.
  • Use SPF 30+ on exposed areas.

5–7 days before

  • Take a break from tanning and sunbeds before your treatment.
  • Avoid deep peels, resurfacing treatments, and harsh scrubs on the area.
  • Ask us in advance about pausing retinoids or acids used on the treatment area.
  • Tell us about herpes, irritation, or other skin changes.

12–24 hours before

  • Gently shave the area with a clean razor until smooth.
  • Do not use wax or an epilator.
  • Avoid cuts; if the skin is damaged, contact us.

On the day

  • Arrive with clean, dry skin.
  • Do not apply cream, oil, deodorant, makeup, or perfume to the area.
  • Wear loose clothing that will not rub the skin.

Checklist before you leave

Area shaved
No recent tan
Skin is not irritated
Skin is clean
Contact us before your visit if
you have a recent tan or sunburn;
you have cuts, a rash, irritation, or active herpes;
you have started taking a new medicine.

Not sure whether you can have the treatment?

Open the booking form and describe the situation to our administrator. We will check the details before your visit so you do not travel to the studio unnecessarily.

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These are general preparation guidelines. They do not replace individual advice from your doctor or a Citiwell specialist.

Preparing for your Belgrade appointment

This guidance accompanies treatments at the Citiwell studio at Carice Milice 7. When booking, name the area you want treated and check the current local price page in RSD.

Tell the Belgrade team before arrival if you use medication or supplements, have a recent tan, an active skin condition, pregnancy, or another relevant health concern. Do not stop prescribed medication without medical advice.

If you are unsure whether your skin is ready, message the team or call +381 62 920 4297 before travelling to the studio. The team can confirm the appointment and explain whether an additional individual assessment is needed.